The Martian -Problem Based Learning Novel Unit (Common Core Aligned)

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Grade Levels

8th - 12th

Subjects

English Language Arts, Science

Resource Type

Unit Plans

Standards

CCSSCCRA.R.1

CCSSCCRA.R.4

CCSSCCRA.R.6

CCSSCCRA.R.8

CCSSCCRA.R.10

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Webquests

Pages

110 pages

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Thank you. This proved useful for us in class too as we were reading the book and then, watching the movie.

— H I.

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This was an amazing unit in our science of pop culture class. My kids role-played along with the book and learned a lot about the realities of colonizing another planet. I had them use their arguments from the final project to make a podcast and they loved it.

— David H.

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Description

This comprehensive PBL novel unit for Andy Weir's, "The Martian," places your students on Mars with the main task of survival. It is sure to engage your students in a rigorous, research-based, meaningful learning experience!

The unit contains the following assignments and resources:

-Pacing Guide for teaching the novel

-Problem Based Learning guide

(includes 20+ problems for students to research and solve)

-Supplemental Tasks/group assignments

-NASA Webquest!

-Reading assessments

-Discussion questions

-Vocabulary in context/language exercises

-Argumentative Writing assignments

-A PBL Rubric for easy grading

-Answer Keys

Created by Maggie Rudd

All images are used with permission. This teaching unit is not affiliated with Andy Weir, Random House Publishing, or any aforementioned affiliates. It was created for educational purposes

Total Pages

110 pages

Answer Key

Included with rubric

Teaching Duration

1 month

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Standards

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CCSSCCRA.R.1

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

CCSSCCRA.R.4

Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

CCSSCCRA.R.6

Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

CCSSCCRA.R.8

Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

CCSSCCRA.R.10

Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

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