Seven Billion and Counting
Seven Billion and Counting
Seven Billion and Counting
Seven Billion and Counting
Seven Billion and Counting
Seven Billion and Counting
Seven Billion and Counting
Informational (nonfiction), 2,801 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1030L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Y and Z1
Today, seven billion people live on Earth! This large population is affecting our planet in many ways. How many people do you think is too many for Earth to support? Seven Billion and Counting provides students a comprehensive look at the problems of overpopulation and the impact it has on Earth. This book can also be used to teach students how to analyze cause-and- effect relationships and the proper use of complex sentences. The books and lesson are available for levels Y and Z1.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
birthrate, carrying capacity, consumed, developing countries, distribution, ecological footprint, efficient, fossil fuels, ingenuity, overpopulation, standard of living, sustainable
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Analyze cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Complex Sentences : Recognize and understand the use of complex sentences
Word Work
Concept Words : Read and understand number words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
