September 13, 2019 Fires in the Amazon Rain Forest
Homeroom Article: A Breakthrough for A.I. Technology: Passing an 8th-Grade Science Test - New York Times
Learning Target: I can understand why the fires in the Amazon rain forest are a major problem for the entire world.
Standard(s): SS6G2 Explain the impact of environmental issues in Latin America.
b. Explain the environmental issue of destruction of the rain forest in Brazil.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Trump the 13th
What is triskaidekaphobia? (Hint: If you don't know use your laptop to look it up.)
Opening: Video: Macron urges action from G7 leaders on Amazon rainforest fire - Fox News
Work Session:
Article with Questions: Amazon Rainforest in Brazil are on Fire (on paper)
Video: 25 Facts about the Amazon Rain Forest - Dreamworks
Writing Prompt: Large Areas of the Amazon Rain Forest are on FIRE! (on paper)
Early Finishers:
Closing: What would happen if the Amazon rain forest no longer existed?