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People Planet, The
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790307770
Copyright Date: 2004
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
R
Strategy/Skill:
Cause and effect, Comparing and contrasting, Using graphic sources
Genre:
Explanation, Report
Theme/Topic:
Change over Time, History, Life Science
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
A thousand years ago, there were around a quarter of a billion people on Earth. Today, the world’s population is around six billion. This text explores what caused this rapid growth in population and considers the implications for the future.
Features of the Book
- Cause and effect
- Dates and times
- Historical information and photographs
- Comparisons
Purpose
The People Planet can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- using prior knowledge to support understanding
- analyzing cause-and-effect relationships
- summarizing and restating information
- examining human impact on the environment
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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