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Nature's Evidence: Change Over Time

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Tracie Flowers

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Nature's Evidence: Change Over Time

Students will master evidence of change in nature.

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the concept of evidence of change in nature, focusing on how natural processes and human activities contribute to these changes. Through a blended learning approach, students will engage with a video, complete a worksheet, and discuss their findings. This lesson is crucial for developing students' understanding of environmental science and the impact of change on ecosystems.

Audience

7th Grade Science

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning

Materials

Video: How to Grow Your Brain, Worksheet: Evidence of Change in Nature, Answer Key: Evidence of Change in Nature, Projector, and Whiteboard and markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about changes in nature.
  • Introduce the lesson objective: understanding evidence of change in nature.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the video How to Grow Your Brain.
  • Ask students to note any examples of change mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

10 mins

  • Discuss the video content and relate it to changes in nature.
  • Encourage students to share their notes and thoughts on how the brain's adaptability can be compared to natural changes.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet 'Evidence of Change in Nature'.
  • Students work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet.
  • Circulate the room to provide support and answer questions.

Step 5

Review and Discuss

5 mins

  • Review the worksheet answers as a class using the answer key.
  • Discuss any misconceptions and clarify understanding.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to reflect on how understanding change in nature can impact their view of the environment.
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Worksheet

Evidence of Change in Nature

This worksheet helps students identify and understand various examples of change in nature, encouraging critical thinking and application of concepts learned in the lesson.

List three examples of change in nature that you observed in the video.

Think about how the brain changes and relate it to natural processes.







Explain how human activities can contribute to changes in nature.

Consider both positive and negative impacts.







Describe a natural process that leads to change in an ecosystem.

Consider processes like erosion, weathering, or natural disasters.







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Answer Key

Evidence of Change in Nature Answer Key

This answer key provides detailed explanations for the worksheet questions, helping teachers guide students through the correct answers and reasoning.

List three examples of change in nature that you observed in the video.

Adaptation, evolution, and brain plasticity.
The video discusses brain plasticity, which can be compared to natural changes like adaptation and evolution.

Explain how human activities can contribute to changes in nature.

Deforestation, pollution, conservation efforts.
Human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and conservation efforts can significantly alter natural environments.

Describe a natural process that leads to change in an ecosystem.

Erosion, weathering, natural disasters.
Natural processes like erosion and weathering gradually alter landscapes and ecosystems.

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