Rachel Carson

Today’s Walking Classroom podcast introduces you to Rachel Carson, a woman who worked very hard to make people aware of how important it is to take care of the environment. This podcast also talks about her famous book Silent Spring and how the book influenced our government to start the Environmental Protection Agency and look into issues like factory pollution despite pushback from big factories and chemical companies.

Health Message: Aerobic exercise & cardio fitness
Character Value: Standing up for what is right

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Common Core

L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:
RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4

Next Generation Science Standards

PS–Physical Science | LS–Life Science | ESS–Earth and Space Science | ETS–Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science Elementary School: 4-ESS3-1, 5-ESS3-1
Middle School: MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4

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