Students learn how climate change affects red oaks and the animals that depend on them, and make a plan to plant a tree on their campus.

Inquire: Students listen to a read aloud of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and share how they feel after hearing the story.

Investigate: Students learn that one impact of climate change in New Jersey is higher temperatures and they discover ways red oaks and other living things may be impacted by warming.

Inspire: Students present their learning from this unit to their PTA/PTO, Board of Education, or other community organization to request support for planting red oaks or other trees on school property.