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__Trezure Zagers Rainforests Around the World/The Amazon River/Grade 6 www.rainforestthematicunit,wikispaces.com Day 3: The Amazon River__ //**What will students accomplish/be able to do at the end of this lesson?**// ||< 1) Students will be able to identify the Amazon River on a map 2) Students will be able to list and explain the importance of the Amazon River 3) Students will use context clues to find meanings of new words 4) Students will be able to demonstrate reading comprehension. || //**Teacher Activities/Student Activities**// ||< # Give each student a world map and have them locate where the rainforests are for review. __Post Assessmen__t: Allow students extra time to read/respond Provide written copies of assignments ||
 * < **Learning Objectives**
 * < **NCSS Theme/Sunshine State Standards** ||< * **SS.6.G.1.6.** Use a map to identify major bodies of water of the world, and explain ways they have impacted the development of civilizations. ||
 * < **Student Activities & Procedures**
 * 1) Next have them use the same map to locate the Amazon River.
 * 2) Verify their findings.
 * 3) Have students meet in their literature circles to discuss their books.
 * 4) Have the students read this article about the Amazon River:@http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/amazon.htm
 * 5) Have them answer a fill in the blank worksheet about the article.
 * 6) Have them create a vocabulary list of words in the article that are new or unfamiliar to them.
 * 7) Discuss the article and the importance of the Amazon River. ||
 * < **Resources/Materials** ||< * world maps for students
 * literature circle books
 * copies of the article at:@http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/amazon.htm
 * worksheets
 * pencils
 * paper
 * dictionary ||
 * < **Assessment** ||< __Pre-Assessment:__
 * Have the students locate the Amazon River.
 * Students will complete the fill in the blank worksheet ||
 * < **Exceptionalities** ||< Maps are visual aids/props
 * < **Discussion Note**s ||<  ||