1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: Why are natural resources important?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see below). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- abundance (p. 18)
- stewards (p. 19)
- extolled (p. 19)
- dispossession (p. 20)
- sustainable (p. 21)
- diverted (p. 21)
3. Engage
Ask students to share whether they enjoy the outdoors and nature and whether they think protecting natural areas from development is important. Revisit the discussion after the lesson.