Think-Pair-Share: Estuaries
Instructions
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Think: Read the information provided about estuaries carefully. Consider the following questions:
- What is an estuary? How is it different from the open ocean?
- Where are estuaries found?
- What kind of animals live in estuaries?
- Why are estuaries important to the environment and humans?
- What are the threats facing estuaries today?
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Pair: Discuss your answers to the questions with your partner.
- Share your understanding of estuaries and any interesting facts you have learned.
- Listen carefully to your partner's ideas and ask clarifying questions.
- Try to reach a shared understanding of the key concepts.
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Share: Be prepared to share your ideas and the key points of your discussion with the whole class.
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