Water Cycle Lesson: Deforestation
Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford|Published on: November 16, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: South and Central America, Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn how climate change and deforestation are linked to the water cycle.
Inquire: Students view an Indigenous perspective on deforestation and learn how climate change can lead to deforested areas.
Investigate: Students complete a hands-on activity to investigate the effects of deforestation on erosion and watch a video on deforestation and climate change.
Inspire: Students create a cause-and-effect diagram about erosion and the water cycle.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Mallory Swafford
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I graduated in 2014 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a zoology degree. I worked in the field of zoology until 2018 when I decided to make the switch to education. I now am certified to teach first through sixth grades in general education. I am endorsed in middle grades science and I expect to finish my master's in high school biology this year. I love teaching science and am excited to work with the Subject to Climate team!
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