Description
Introducing 'Sharing the River: What Are the Issues?', a compelling educational resource designed for Year Level 4 students, focusing on the vital questions surrounding river conservation and their importance in ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book spans 24 pages and is part of the esteemed Flying Start to Literacy series, recognized for its effectiveness in enhancing students' reading strategies. Dive into the pressing issues about river use—who benefits and how we can protect these essential waterways. The text type is persuasive, engaging young learners to think critically about conservation, pollution, and the legislative frameworks like the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
This book encourages students to explore complex topics such as hydroelectricity, the environmental impact of dams, and the sacred significance of rivers to indigenous cultures, including discussions on Standing Rock Reservation. It promotes understanding of keywords such as 'water protectors', 'pollution', 'conservation', and 'upstream water management'. With its focus on the interconnectedness of human activity and river ecosystems, this title not only enriches literacy but also inspires responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE from our Auckland warehouse. Please allow 15 days for delivery. Enjoy no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761073311
Year: 2021
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24
Description:
How can we protect our rivers when they are used by so many?Who uses the river?It’s my river!To dam or not to dam?The water protectorsWild and Scenic Rivers Act Year Level:  4Reading Level: RText Type:  PersuasiveContent vocabulary: act conservation contaminated crops downstream engineering environment/al/alist/ally extract free-flowing geologic Hoover Dam hydroelectricity Lakota polluted/ants/tion recreational sacred scenic Standing Rock Reservation stream upstream waterwaysKey concepts: Rivers are a precious natural resource that are vital for the survival of people and animals. People use rivers for a range of purposes, and rivers must be protected.Reading strategies: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.Paired text: River Boy / The Mighty MurrayPaired title ISBN: 9781761073090Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Sharing the River: What Are the Issues? (9781761073557)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contactDigital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sampleSeries information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills.Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative bo
This book encourages students to explore complex topics such as hydroelectricity, the environmental impact of dams, and the sacred significance of rivers to indigenous cultures, including discussions on Standing Rock Reservation. It promotes understanding of keywords such as 'water protectors', 'pollution', 'conservation', and 'upstream water management'. With its focus on the interconnectedness of human activity and river ecosystems, this title not only enriches literacy but also inspires responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE from our Auckland warehouse. Please allow 15 days for delivery. Enjoy no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761073311
Year: 2021
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24
Description:
How can we protect our rivers when they are used by so many?Who uses the river?It’s my river!To dam or not to dam?The water protectorsWild and Scenic Rivers Act Year Level:  4Reading Level: RText Type:  PersuasiveContent vocabulary: act conservation contaminated crops downstream engineering environment/al/alist/ally extract free-flowing geologic Hoover Dam hydroelectricity Lakota polluted/ants/tion recreational sacred scenic Standing Rock Reservation stream upstream waterwaysKey concepts: Rivers are a precious natural resource that are vital for the survival of people and animals. People use rivers for a range of purposes, and rivers must be protected.Reading strategies: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.Paired text: River Boy / The Mighty MurrayPaired title ISBN: 9781761073090Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Sharing the River: What Are the Issues? (9781761073557)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contactDigital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sampleSeries information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills.Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative bo