Lesson Plan
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Growing Pains in Texas Hill Country
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Students read a news article about local population growth and the resulting sprawl, create and write a proposed solution, and simulate a city council debate.
Students will be able to:
- Define suburban sprawl.
- Identify three perspectives in debates about local population growth and development.
- Exercise problem-solving skills to propose solutions to suburban sprawl.
- Use argumentation skills in a city council debate simulation.
Features of This Resource
- Lesson has two versions – one appropriate for middle school and one for high school skill levels
- Students must defend a position based on evidence
- Strong connections with CCSS English Language Arts standards
- Opportunity for small group problem solving
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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