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Climate, SEL, and Media Literacy for Our Youngest Students
Provided by: Project Look Sharp |Published on: October 26, 2023
Lesson Plans
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Synopsis
- In this lesson, students will view the children's book, "To Change a Planet," discuss how the book makes them feel, and analyze the creators' purpose in producing this book.
- This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, printable and digital presentation materials, and plenty of ideas for differentiation.
- Students will learn about how books portray climate change and how messaging around our changing climate impacts individuals.
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Project Look Sharp
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource has everything needed for in-class implementation.
- Students in a wide variety of literacy lessons will find success in this lesson, as the emoji Mad Libs activity requires little reading or writing to reflect and share.
Additional Prerequisites
- To download print and media materials, teachers must make an easy-to-create, free account.
- Students should have an emerging understanding of our changing climate.
Differentiation
- This lesson would work equally well in a language arts or science classroom. Teachers can make cross-curricular connections in social health or SEL classes learning about climate change impacts or emotional literacy.
- If you own a copy (or have library access) of the text used in the lesson, consider using it for a reading piece in the days leading up to this lesson.
- After completing the Mad Libs activity, have students share their reflections and feelings.
- As an extension, have students bring home their reflections along with a discussion guide that helps families discuss the emotions associated with climate change.
- The "How to Use These Materials" PDF includes many ideas for additional differentiation.
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About the Partner Provider
Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
