Dogs of Chernobyl

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about how scientists are studying stray dogs living in Chernobyl, Ukraine. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions, photos, a video, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
dogs
Chernobyl
genetics
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

abandon
exposure
spew
atmosphere
aftermath
estimate
descendant
alteration
mutate
assault
A spinning paper plane