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The World's Been Waiting For You!
Lesson Description:
Reading picture book, One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist, and discussing the various ways that each of us makes an environmental impact on this planet of ours. Small actions add up and make a big difference. the book highlights big and small places of beauty on the planet, and offers suggestions that are practical and easy for many families.
Reading picture book, One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist, and discussing the various ways that each of us makes an environmental impact on this planet of ours. Small actions add up and make a big difference. the book highlights big and small places of beauty on the planet, and offers suggestions that are practical and easy for many families.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Gardening
- Water
- Waste Reduction
GEF Program Category:
- Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
10 min. to read, 15 min. to discuss
10 min. to read, 15 min. to discuss
Standards Addressed:
- conservation
- natural resources
- greenhouse gases
- waste reduction
- going green
- recycling
Materials Needed:
- One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist
- optional props:
- reusable water bottle
- reusable shopping bag
- green plant
- energy-saving lightbulb
- compostable materials
Submitted By:
Bridget Llewellyn
Bridget Llewellyn
School or Group:
Bridget Llewellyn
Bridget Llewellyn
Contact Email:
Bridget@onechildoneplanet.com
Bridget@onechildoneplanet.com
Notes:
Author Bridget Llewellyn Enjoys Visiting Elementary Schools, Presenting Material Covered in One Child, One Planet, with Environmentally-friendly Lesso
Author Bridget Llewellyn Enjoys Visiting Elementary Schools, Presenting Material Covered in One Child, One Planet, with Environmentally-friendly Lesso
Located in: Green Thumb Challenge Gr.3-5
