Poison 6-pack Author: Various ISBN: 9780176358136 Lesson Plan Grade Level: 6 Theme/Topic: Earth Science, Environment, Physical Science Classification: Fiction, Nonfiction

Key Reading Strategy: Monitoring for Meaning

The lesson plans in this issue of High Wire Magazine highlight the reading strategy Monitoring for Meaning.  Opportunities to practice this strategy are indicated by the symbol.  For more information on this strategy, see page 10.  Assessment Master 11 in the Program and assessment Guide can be used for this strategy.

Curriculum Links: health, science

Introducing the Magazine

Setting the Scene

Tell the students that this issue of High Wire Magazine is about poison.  Ask questions such as the following:

• How can you tell if something is poisonous?
• What should you do if someone has been poisoned?
• How can you protect yourself from being poisoned?

Making Connections

Explain to the students that one article in this magazine describes how some poisons can cure diseases and another article discusses famous criminals who poisoned people.  Ask questions such as the following:

• Where can poison be found in your everyday life?
• How do poisons enter our environment?
• Have you or has anyone you know been affected by food or blood poisoning?
   

For more information please see our Lesson Plan