Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

Share your ideas and earn a $20 gift card! 💬 Learn More

Staying Cool at Recess: Social Studies Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Susan Poage, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Updated: October 22, 2024

Lesson Plan

Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

In this lesson, students learn that even though the Earth is getting hotter, there are ways they can stay cool on the playground.

Inquire: Students discuss why it's important for children to go outside for recess and what they do if they are hot on the playground.

Investigate: Students collect and sort pictures after going on a hot and cool scavenger hunt in their school’s playground.

Inspire: Students create a map to show places to stay cool on the playground if they are too hot.

Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.

Subjects: Social Studies

Duration: 50 minutes

Region: Global

Lesson Plan Preview

Accompanying Materials

Scientist Notes

Teaching Tips

Standards

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.

Teaching Materials

Educator Support

My Account