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Green Spaces Lesson: Indigenous Communities

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

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This lesson connects Indigenous communities with the natural environment. 


Step 1 - Inquire: Teacher reviews ecosystem services and introduces the four types of ecosystem services: giving services, checking services, supporting services, and cultural services.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students read two articles on Newsela about Indigenous Peoples. One is about government policy, and the other is about climate activism.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students share their notes from the articles and watch one final video on youth climate activists.

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Subjects: Geography, English Language Arts
Duration: 55 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Sep 30, 2021

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Amber Medina

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