Red Oaks and Climate Change: Social Studies Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Tina Ezzo, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: September 6, 2024
Grades: 3
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies
Duration: 50 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
Students learn how climate change affects red oaks and the animals that depend on them, and make a plan to plant a tree on their campus.
Inquire: Students listen to a read aloud of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and share how they feel after hearing the story.
Investigate: Students learn that one impact of climate change in New Jersey is higher temperatures and they discover ways red oaks and other living things may be impacted by warming.
Inspire: Students present their learning from this unit to their PTA/PTO, Board of Education, or other community organization to request support for planting red oaks or other trees on school property.
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