Green Spaces Lesson: Health Benefits
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Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Amber Medina|Published on: September 30, 2021
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In this lesson, students learn the story of Ken Sparks, an urban farmer in LA, and the important ecosystem services his farm provides to his community. Students then conduct their own research on the benefits of green spaces for our mental and physical health, as well as the health of the planet.
Inquire: Students learn about a community activist named Ken Sparks, who turned his patio into a green space and inspired others to do the same.
Investigate: Students conduct research to further explore the relationship between green spaces and mental health, physical health, ecosystem health, and climate change.
Inspire: Students watch a video of Bee and Me to gain inspiration to add to their drawings of ideal green spaces, and consider what health benefits their green space will offer the community.
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Subjects: Geography, English Language Arts
Duration: 45 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States
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Amber Medina
Elementary School Teacher
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