Green Transportation Lesson: Carbon Emissions
Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Amber Medina|Published on: February 28, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Duration: 45 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore how plants transform carbon dioxide into oxygen through photosynthesis, learn about the greenhouse effect by calculating their ecological footprint, and then brainstorm ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
Inquire: Students reflect on what they know about photosynthesis and how plants transform carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Investigate: Students learn about the greenhouse effect and calculate their ecological footprint.
Inspire: Students generate ideas on how to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment, and write a paragraph response.
Inspire: Students generate ideas on how to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment, and write a paragraph response.
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Lindsey Pockl
Lindsey worked with SubjectToClimate to develop accompanying materials for lesson plans for grades 3-12.
Amber Medina
Elementary School Teacher
Amber is a third grade elementary school teacher who has taught ELA, Environmental Education, and SEL. With a degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, her passion for environmental justice and action integrated curriculum led her to her commitment to climate education.
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