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Red Oaks and Climate Change: Social Studies Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Tina Ezzo, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Updated: October 23, 2024
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

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.
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Subjects: Social Studies
Duration: 50 minutes
Region: New Jersey

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