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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: 
Tonya Malone
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation