A instructional activity challenges scholars to think critically about the world in which they live. Learners begin by role-playing a character, answering questions, and taking part in a whole-class discussion. They then brainstorm ways they can help within their community and pledge to take care of the environment.

Concepts

the environment, human impact on the environment, human rights, cleanliness

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Copy cards on cardstock or laminate to reuse in the future 
• Plan a field trip to a public space that the class can help clean
• Conduct the lesson on an Earth-themed holiday such as Earth Day or Arbor Day 

Classroom Considerations

• Minor prep is required—butcher paper and copies

Pros

• Encourages pupils to continue caring for the environment long after the lesson is over 
• The cards format is clear, well designed, and offers space to write original characters 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.d SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.b SL.4.1.d SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.d