Write Your Own Children's Book
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Provided by: ClimateScience|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This resource includes brief instructions on how to lead students in writing their own children's book about an environmental issue.
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: ClimateScience
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Student creativity can flourish as they explore environmental problems and solutions through their writing.
- Free and engaging examples of children's books are provided on ClimateScience's website (linked in the teacher's guide).
- Students can not only learn writing and narrative techniques modeled in the books, but they can also learn more about various environmental issues by reviewing the examples.
Additional Prerequisites
- This activity is intended to last 90 minutes.
- If possible, teachers may want to provide some printed children's books from the library so students can look at these examples in addition to viewing the linked ones on a screen.
Differentiation
- Teachers can help students brainstorm ideas to ensure a wide variety of topics are covered.
- Students can work in groups and assign roles such as illustrator, writer, researcher, and editor.
- Teachers can create a rubric or checklist to assist students in meeting expectations for the assignment.
- If students enjoy this activity, check out the lesson Sharing Your Climate Story.
This resource challenges students to explain climate change in a fashion that is understandable to their peers. The example books provided are well-written and factual, as are the sources provided - particularly the source from NASA. This activity is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
ClimateScience
ClimateScience inspires young talents to seek careers in fields where they contribute to climate solutions. By providing beautifully illustrated, understandable, science-based educational content for free for everyone, they are building the fundamentals for Climate Education.
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