Civic Engagement Lesson: Green Schools Audit
Created by Teacher(s): Olivia Dulany|Published on: June 11, 2024
Grades: 9, 10
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies
Duration: 3 hours
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this civic engagement lesson, students explore Green Ribbon Schools, audit their own school’s practices, and write sustainability proposals.
Inquire: Students reflect on their experience of climate change education and sustainability practices at their school.
Investigate: Students learn how schools across the country have implemented the three pillars of Green Ribbon Schools and then participate in a “tour” to evaluate their own school.
Inspire: Students create and present a proposal for an action to improve their school’s sustainability.
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Olivia Dulany
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Olivia Dulany holds a Master of Education from Chaminade University of Honolulu. Olivia has four years of teaching experience in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education, teaching both general and special education students in grades 2–3 and 9–10.
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