Climate Action Template: Grades 3-5
Created by Teacher(s): Emily Townsend|Published on: June 10, 2026
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Activities
Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 5 hours
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
- This template guides teachers and students through a seven-step process to design and carry out a school-based climate action project, covering topics such as energy use, waste, water, composting, fast fashion, and climate storytelling.
- Students will set goals, identify stakeholders, plan supplies and timelines, and complete a group reflection.
- The template includes teacher-facing setup slides, a filled-in recycling project example, and a vocabulary deck.
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Emily Townsend
K-8 ELL Teacher
Emily Townsend is an educator with 15 years of teaching experience as both a general education teacher and an English Language Learner (ELL) specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Drake University and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency from the University of Iowa.
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