Definition Expedition

This lesson uses scientific texts to teach students 3 ways to define and comprehend unfamiliar vocabulary. Exposes students to scientific texts and helps them gain an understanding of difficult texts.

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Definition Expedition

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Students will:

Identify definitions within scientific writing.
Analyze the definitions and identify "clues" inside sentences that tell the reader a definition follows.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials needed:

Student access to the Internet
Classroom projector or TV monitor

References

Contributors:

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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