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ELA Lesson: Green Transportation Opinion Writing

Created by Teacher(s): Christa Delaney, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: September 19, 2024

Lesson Plan

Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

Students learn about carbon emissions and form an opinion on the best way to reduce carbon emissions related to transportation in their community.

Inquire: Students explore how carbon emissions have changed over time.

Investigate: Students interview a familiar person to see what mode of transportation they use to move around their local area.

Inspire: Students take what they have learned about carbon emissions and transportation and create an opinion piece on the best type of transportation for their community.