Grade 6, Module 4, Unit 1 Overview
Unit 1: Students begin their reading of Frightful's Mountain through the perspective of Frightful, a peregrine falcon. Students will, through primary sources also investigate the delicate balance between human world and the environment of the falcon. Students will read scientific text along with video to determine the effects of DDT on the environment. Students will specifically focus on author's point of view to create a claim and supporting evidence considering the argument; "Do the benefits of DDT outweigh its harmful consequences?" Although this content is scientifically based, it is not meant to replace science instruction.
Grade 6, Module 4, Unit 1 Recommended Texts: These texts are provided as
recommended resources which relate to the theme of the unit. Lexile scores are
provided to provide appropriate independent reading for each student to build
content knowledge about the topic. Districts may substitute other books as
appropriate and available.
Grade 6, Module 3a, Unit 1 Lessons: There are 13 lessons that can be downloaded as a complete unit from EngageNY here or below as individual files. The handouts and resources needed for each Lesson are included.
Lesson One Lesson Seven
Lesson Two Lesson Eight
Lesson Three Lesson Nine
Lesson Four Lesson Ten
Lesson Five Lesson Eleven
Lesson Six Lesson Twelve
Lesson Thirteen
Grade 6, Module 1, Unit 1 Implementation Resources: These resources were developed by the IES Team and regional E2CCB teachers. Permission to use/adapt resources is by Creative Commons-Attribution-Share Alike license.
Unit 1: Students begin their reading of Frightful's Mountain through the perspective of Frightful, a peregrine falcon. Students will, through primary sources also investigate the delicate balance between human world and the environment of the falcon. Students will read scientific text along with video to determine the effects of DDT on the environment. Students will specifically focus on author's point of view to create a claim and supporting evidence considering the argument; "Do the benefits of DDT outweigh its harmful consequences?" Although this content is scientifically based, it is not meant to replace science instruction.
Grade 6, Module 4, Unit 1 Recommended Texts: These texts are provided as
recommended resources which relate to the theme of the unit. Lexile scores are
provided to provide appropriate independent reading for each student to build
content knowledge about the topic. Districts may substitute other books as
appropriate and available.
Grade 6, Module 3a, Unit 1 Lessons: There are 13 lessons that can be downloaded as a complete unit from EngageNY here or below as individual files. The handouts and resources needed for each Lesson are included.
Lesson One Lesson Seven
Lesson Two Lesson Eight
Lesson Three Lesson Nine
Lesson Four Lesson Ten
Lesson Five Lesson Eleven
Lesson Six Lesson Twelve
Lesson Thirteen
Grade 6, Module 1, Unit 1 Implementation Resources: These resources were developed by the IES Team and regional E2CCB teachers. Permission to use/adapt resources is by Creative Commons-Attribution-Share Alike license.