ELA | Speaking & Listening
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SL.11-12.1a | Speaking & Listening
Grades 11-12
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
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Community Immunity: A simulation-based exploration of vaccination choices
Using simulations and role play, students explore how knowledge, social influences, access, and policy all influence whether individuals vaccinate. They then see how vaccination rates of a community determine whether an outbreak turns into an epidemic or gets stopped in its tracks.
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Lesson 2
Students prepare for the discussion by evaluating a set of historical articles and images.
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2 lessons and 1 supporting media item.
Mā te rauhiringa tātou e ora: Powerful Solutions: How do we provide sustainable energy to communities?
Learn about the energy all around us through a hands-on power generating lab, a web app exploring resilient energy mixes, and stories about Māui’s innovation. In Te Reo Māori, the unit title translates to "It is through positive energy that we thrive." This unit connects to Māori leadership in self-sufficiency and sustainability as inspiration for the future of energy engineering!
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Lesson 2
In Lesson 3, students will independently read scientific articles prepared for the classroom. They will gather evidence from these articles to answer worksheet questions and prepare for a class discussion based on the information covered in the articles.
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3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
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