Green Careers and ELA Lesson: Cow Burps & Methane Emissions
Created by Teacher(s): Nita Seng, Ben Charles|Published on: May 18, 2025
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts, Career Skills
Duration: 3 hours
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
Students investigate methane emissions in agriculture and explore strategies for reducing them. They also research innovative solutions and climate-related careers focused on sustainability and methane reduction.
Inquire: Students analyze a case study about cow farming, methane emissions, and the impact on climate change.
Investigate: Students participate in a role-play and reflect on the leadership qualities and experience needed to put climate solutions into practice.
Inspire: Students select either an agricultural or entrepreneurial pathway to develop a comprehensive research-based project on climate solutions and then explore climate-related careers of interest.
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Nita Seng
Chief Innovation Officer
Nita Seng, MBA, Ed.M., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Innovation Officer. She brings nearly 15 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, instructional design, and educational leadership, including roles at Brooke Charter Schools and Para Los Niños. At SubjectToClimate, she leads the Innovation Department, building the organization's capacity to experiment, learn, and adapt in a rapidly changing climate education landscape. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Assumption University, a Master of Education in International Education Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Teaching from Wellesley College. Outside of work, Nita has completed multiple yoga teacher training programs in Rishikesh and Mysore, India.
Ben Charles
Chief of Partnerships and Communication
Ben Charles holds a Master's Degree in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. He has nine years of experience teaching grades 3–7 across multiple subject areas. His expertise includes interdisciplinary instruction designed to support diverse learners and foster meaningful student engagement
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