Writing Lesson: The Sun, the Beach, and Extreme Heat
Created by Teacher(s): Martha Friend, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: September 16, 2024
Grades: K
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 50 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
Students prepare for a “field trip” to the beach on a hot day through a read aloud, writing, and hands-on activities.
Inquire: Students think about what they should bring to the beach to stay safe in the sun.
Investigate: Students engage in a read aloud of If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t! by Elise Parsley, and choose what to bring to the beach to be safe from the sun and heat through writing and a hands-on activity.
Inspire: Students write and draw to explain necessary items or physical adaptations for a heat wave.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Martha Friend
Martha Friend holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Marine Ecology from Rider University. She has 32 years of experience teaching elementary education, including 17 years as a K–5 STEAM Lab teacher and earlier experience as a fifth-grade teacher.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
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