Launch

🚨 California Task Force Briefing

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise Effective Communication CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.2 Submission Required

Students enter a simulated state task force meeting and examine a short set of briefing materials: a California resource map, industry photos, port and farming images, and brief news clips about agriculture, technology, tourism, and shipping. The class discusses the essential questions and records first observations on a shared chart about how geography and natural resources may shape industry. Students end by writing one early opinion about which industry seems strongest and one question they still have.

Plan day
Day 1
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps