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Earth's Population
Week 5: Students will learn why natural disasters and other factors cause populations to change. They will discuss a variety of ancient civilizations and how they lived. Students will also learn about rivers and their impact on populations.


Lesson Plan

Resources
1. Quizlet (Click this link)
2. Practice - below
3. Read aloud: A River Ran Wild 
Cherry, Lynne
AR Quiz No. 6238 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
 AR Quiz Types: RP, VP

Epic Books

Deserts
Gray, Leon
AR Quiz No. 177285 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 0.5
This book looks at the world's deserts and how animals and plants have adapted to survive where there is little water and temperatures may be scorching hot by day and bitterly cold at night.
Tools and Treasures of the Ancient Maya
Doeden, Matt
AR Quiz No. 162686 EN Nonfiction
 IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
This introduction to the ancient Mayans explores where the civilization was located, what daily life was like for these people, what cultural activities they engaged in, and what became of the civilization.
Maya
Tieck, Sarah
AR Quiz No. 171280 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
This brief introduction to the Mayan people discusses their traditions, daily life, and more.
Healing Plants: Medicine from Nature
Lawrence, Ellen
AR Quiz No. 177303 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
In this book, readers learn which plants can help make people feel better.
Tools and Treasures of Ancient Mesopotamia
Doeden, Matt
AR Quiz No. 162684 EN Nonfiction
 IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
This introduction to ancient Mesopotamia explores where the civilization was located, what daily life was like for the people of Mesopotamia, what cultural activities they engaged in, and what became of the civilization.
Tools and Treasures of Ancient China
Ransom, Candice
AR Quiz No. 162681 EN Nonfiction
 IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 0.5
This introduction to ancient China explores where the civilization was located, what daily life was like for these people, what cultural activities they engaged in, and what became of the civilization.
Earth's Rivers
Kalman, Bobbie
AR Quiz No. 126892 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 0.5
This introduction to rivers covers sources, mouths, the water cycle, river habitats, how they are used by people, and how they are protected.
Poisoned Rivers and Lakes
Lawrence, Ellen
AR Quiz No. 164587 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
In this book, young readers will explore what makes water pollution in lakes and rivers, the dangers, and what can be done to help reduce it.
A Frog's Dangerous Home
Klukow, Mary Ellen
AR Quiz No. 503010 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 0.5
A mountain yellow-legged frog is on the hunt for a meal and a mate.
How Did That Get to My House? Water
Masters, Nancy R.
AR Quiz No. 131975 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 0.5
Young readers will learn where water comes from and how it is transported into a home.
One Land, Many Cultures
Robins, Maureen Picard
AR Quiz No. 154210 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
This book discusses the different cultures found in the United States.
Dirty Air
Lawrence, Ellen
AR Quiz No. 164580 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 0.5
In this book, young readers explore what makes air pollution, the dangers, and what can be done to help reduce it.
Antarctica
Oachs, Emily Rose
AR Quiz No. 181009 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 0.5 
Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Antarctica.
Explore Antarctica
Kalman, Bobbie
AR Quiz No. 114717 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
This book explores Antarctica, discussing its climate, lands, plants, animals, people, and the effects of global warming on the continent. It also looks at things to see in Antarctica. The coauthor is Rebecca Sjonger.



​Books

River of Life
Miller, Debbie S.
AR Quiz No. 40205 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
 AR Quiz Types: RP
 Rating: 
This book describes a river in Alaska and the life that it supports, emphasizing how the living things around it are connected and dependent upon it for their survival.
Rivers
Royston, Angela
AR Quiz No. 87104 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 0.5
 AR Quiz Types: RP
 Rating: 
This book explains how rivers flow, how they shape the earth, how they are used for trade and sport, and why they must be protected.
​Wonders of the World
Ashley, Moana
AR Quiz No. 119090 EN Nonfiction
 IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
 AR Quiz Types: RP
 Rating: 
This book introduces the locations and details of some of the natural wonders of the world, such as the longest river, the highest waterfall, and the highest mountain.