ELA Lesson: Green Transportation Opinion Writing
Created by Teacher(s): Christa Delaney, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: September 19, 2024
Grades: 5
Type: Lesson Plan
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Duration: 1 hour
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
Students learn about carbon emissions and form an opinion on the best way to reduce carbon emissions related to transportation in their community.
Inquire: Students explore how carbon emissions have changed over time.
Investigate: Students interview a familiar person to see what mode of transportation they use to move around their local area.
Inspire: Students take what they have learned about carbon emissions and transportation and create an opinion piece on the best type of transportation for their community.
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Christa Delaney
Christa Delaney holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Teacher Education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and a Professional Science Master's in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Unity College. She has been teaching since 2005 and has 21 years of experience teaching Advanced Placement Environmental Science to grades 11–12. Christa is certified to teach Biological Science and specializes in environmental science and sustainability education.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
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