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This Comparing Text to Multimedia: Understanding How the Brain Changes lesson plan also includes:
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4a (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4a Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1, Lesson 3 (.html)
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Learners explore how the human brain changes over time, comparing an interactive web page about brain development to a text-only version. Additionally, pupils continue reading an article about teen decision making, analyzing the main idea by completing a note-catcher in their neurologists' notebooks.
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- Have small groups create posters detailing human brain maturity at different ages
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- Lesson three of 10 from the Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 series
- Requires a white board or projector
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- Offers tips and strategies for differentiationÂ
- Includes answer keys for teacher reference
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