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Climate Art Lesson: Deforestation
Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Monica Lilley|Published on: January 20, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers
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In this lesson, students learn about deforestation, analyze paintings featuring deforestation themes, and then have the choice to learn about Wangari Maathai or design a climate action plan related to deforestation.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students activate background knowledge about deforestation, watch a timelapse video of deforestation, and learn the different parts of the word "deforestation."
Step 2 - Investigate: Students analyze and reflect upon two paintings featuring themes of deforestation.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students watch a video about climate activist Felix Finkbeiner and choose one of two options: learn more about Felix's inspiration Wangari Maathai or design a climate action plan related to deforestation.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 1 hour
Region: Africa, Global
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Monica Lilley
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