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Water Cycle Lesson: Deforestation

Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford|Published on: November 16, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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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.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Region: South and Central America, Global
Posted on Nov 16, 2022

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