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Renewable Energy Lesson: Citizenship

Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students advocate for renewable energy in their schools and communities, motivated by the success of Santa Monica, California students.


Step 1 - Inquire: Teacher shares the story of Team Marine, a group of youth activists from California who fought to ban plastic bags in their neighborhood.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students choose from a variety of projects to advocate for more renewable energy in their schools and communities. Students can write letters, create videos, write speeches, or choose another way to advocate for a cleaner world!


Step 3 - Inspire: Students follow through with their advocacy by sending letters and videos, delivering speeches, etc. Finally, students reflect on their activism experience.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Civics
Duration: 1 hour
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Global, California
Posted on Jun 09, 2022

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