Conservation: Marine Mammal Law Debates Lesson Plan

Grade Level

6th-8th Grade

Objectives

Students will be able to understand the positive and negative consequences of human actions on Earth’s systems. Students will also be able to understand how laws are developed, implemented and enforced. Students will be able to practice formulating an organized argument, anticipating opposing views, preparing counter-arguments, and presenting these arguments and counter-arguments to an audience of their peers.

Florida Sunshine State Standards:

Science SC.G.2.3.4 The student understands that humans are a part of an ecosystem and their activities may deliberately or inadvertently alter the equilibrium in ecosystems.
Language Arts LA.C.3.3.3 The student speaks for various occasions, audiences, and purposes, including conversations, discussions, projects, and informational, persuasive, or technical presentations.
Social Studies SS.B.2.3.6 The student understands the environmental consequences of people changing the physical environment in various world locations.
Social Studies SS.C.1.3.2 The student understands major ideas about why government is necessary and the purposes government should serve.

National Standards:

Content Standard F (5-8) – Science and Technology in Society: Science influences society through its knowledge and worldview. Scientific knowledge and the procedures used by scientists influence the way many individuals in society think about themselves, others, and the environment. The effect of science on society is neither entirely beneficial nor entirely detrimental.