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Module 2a: Unit 2: Lesson 6

Meg's Rainforest Experiment

Learning Targets

1.) I can explain Meg Lowman's process for conducting experiments in the rainforest.

2.) I can determine the meaning of new words from context in "The Most Beautiful Roof in the World."

Warm Up

- This is a short video about scientists in France tracking lizards and butterflies.

- All scientists follow a typical process when conducting experiements.

- This is to prepare you to read about some experiments that Meg Lowman conducts as part of her work.

Video

Discussion Question:

Discussion Question:

What did you see and hear about how these scientists conducted experiments on lizards and butterflies?

Read Aloud & Taking Notes

As I read aloud, follow along silently and pay attention to what the text tells us about Meg Lowman's process for CONDUCTING experiments in the rainforest.

Page 17

Page 17

What was her first step?

What was Meg's purpose? Why did she follow this step?

Rereading, Revising and Sharing to Music

You will now REREAD a portion of the text.

1.) Read the last paragraph on page 17 through to the last full sentence on page 19.

2.) Talk with group members about the process/steps to conduct experiments. Revise as needed.

Milling to Music

When the music starts, find a partner and share your note-catchers. Add to yours or change it if you get ideas from a partner.

When the music stops, find a new partner and then share again when the music starts.

Quiz, Quiz, Trade

1.) Show the side of the paper with the word on it.

2.) Your partner says the definition. If they don't know it, look back in the book and discuss what it would mean based on context clues.

3.) Share the official definition.

4.) Switch jobs & then TRADE

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