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This article provides very clear and concrete examples for using trade books to engage and expand students' knowledge about how animals interact with their environment. The first page of th... See More

This article provides very clear and concrete examples for using trade books to engage and expand students' knowledge about how animals interact with their environment. The first page of the article recommends two trade books and includes a synopsis for each book. I am always looking for current and high quality books to supplement my learning activities as it is a great way to integrate reading standards into the lesson. The article is split into two lesson plans: one for K-2 and one for 3-5. The lesson for K-2 explores how animals can change the environment and the 3-5 lesson looks into the different ways that erosion changes the land. Both lessons lead students through the process of 5 E's (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate) and at the end of the article, it includes resources that can be accessed in order to implement the lesson. Overall this is a very useful resource.