Wild Lesson Plan

Being Wild: Where Does One Go?

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

To more fully illustrate the path taken by Cheryl throughout the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.7 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.2

Structure:

This is a relatively freeform activity. The teacher should pull up Google Maps or Google Earth and, with the help of a projector, plot a walking route from Mojave Desert Inn, CA to the Bridge of the Gods in Oregon. This should give students a better idea of the scope of Cheryl's journey. Then, he/she should pull up Google Earth and open the floor to curious students. Students should be permitted to come up to the computer and find other...