ELA Lesson: Causes & Effects of Lahaina Wildfires

Created by Teacher(s): Emily Pepitone|Published on: January 15, 2025

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Students journal and share their own experiences of the Lahaina Wildfire, and are given space to process their emotions. Students identify the causes and effects of the 1919 and 2023 Lahaina Wildfires.

Inquire: Students explore the Lahaina Wildfires through journaling and discussion, reflecting on personal experiences.

Investigate: Students read three articles to identify the causes and effects of wildfires.

Inspire: Students create a mind map of the causes and effects of the wildfires and create a video summary of what they have learned.

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Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Region: Hawai'i

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Posted on Jan 15, 2025

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Emily Pepitone

AP Language, 11th Grade English Teacher

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