“Platypus Science” Grade 6,7
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Platypus Science explains a failed scientific study in Tasmania. A 3-page literacy and science lesson pack. Interesting reading with a writing activity worksheet.
Description
Platypus Science
Platypus Science is a 3-page science and literacy lesson pack for Grade 6 and Years 7 and 8.
This worksheet set
>begins with a text for independent reading.
>gives an account of studies about this animal’s diet.
>First important study of the platypus in captivity was a failure, 1935.
>Text explains controlled studies and anecdotal evidence.
The target words are scientific terms of Latin origin and their plurals. Text tells the story, has sub-headings and a footnote. It’s followed by a variety of written tasks.
Anyone can use this material and teach successfully on a one-to-one. It can also be used in small group settings in schools as well as standard classroom. Self-contained.
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