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Green Spaces Lesson: Civic Action and Data Analysis

Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Amber Medina|Published on: September 30, 2021
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

Synopsis

This lesson explores ways in which students can address environmental injustice, looking at disparities between two California cities.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students review information from previous lessons and discuss the guiding questions: "How could putting more green spaces into low-income communities help?" and "How would this be an example of environmental justice?"


Step 2 - Investigate: In groups, students compare the two cities of Compton and Pasadena, California. Students discuss income levels, demographics, tree cover, and air pollution.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students watch a video on young climate activists. Then students choose one of three options: learn about Greta Thunberg, create a climate protest sign, or research the 2019 Youth Climate Summit.

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Subjects: Geography
Duration: 45 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, California
Posted on Sep 30, 2021

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