Civics Lesson: YOUth Action
Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Monica Lilley|Published on: January 20, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Civics, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: United States
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn about youth activists around the United States, discuss a local environmental issue, brainstorm ideas for climate action, and write a paragraph response.
Inquire: Students share their concerns about the environment and assess their ability to make change.
Investigate: Students either watch a video about a youth activist and conduct research on youth activists or listen to a read aloud of the book Old Enough to Save the Planet.
Inspire: Students think about local environmental issues and write a paragraph explaining the importance of one issue impacting their community.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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