Land Use Lesson 4 : Reflecting on How the Land Is Used

Distribute the Lesson Assessment student pages (you will want to copy each page of the student activity assessment as separate sheets). Read the following passage to the class as students read along on the student activity sheet.

Two vacant pieces of land are near your school. One is along a small stream. It has woods and wildflowers. The other is next to the school playing field. It is mostly grass, but there are several large trees. Both are available to use. The school prides itself on its environmental education projects. It also has a growing after-school sports program. Think about the two pieces of land and the school programs. You are to answer either (a) or (b) after you think about the choices available.

(a) You are to recommend the land use for each piece of land. Support your decision with two thoughtful reasons. One reason should support the land use decision you make for each piece of land.

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(b) Draw a map of the two pieces of land. Use symbols to show how the land should be used.

Write answers on Lesson Assessment, page 2.