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Solving Problems: Social Studies Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Ben Charles|Published on: July 7, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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This lesson supports students in identifying problems and creating a guide to solve problems on individual, local, and global levels.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students play the Knot Game and reflect on their collective ability to solve the problem at hand.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn about the ozone layer, identify the solutions, and brainstorm general strategies that are effective for solving problems.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create a problem-solving guide to address a climate change-related problem.
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Subjects: Social Studies, Career Skills
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jul 07, 2023

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