Environmental Restoration: Social Studies Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Breck Foster|Published on: March 13, 2024
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: Oregon Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: Oregon
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Synopsis
Using case studies, students apply international principles to evaluate human-environment relationships.
Inquire: Students brainstorm the potential benefits of environmental restoration on people, nature, and the climate.
Investigate: Students learn about the UN’s 10 Principles of Ecosystem Restoration and explore case studies from across the globe.
Inspire: Students apply their understanding of ecosystem restoration by analyzing efforts in Oregon and writing a manifesto.
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Breck Foster
Oregon State Lead
Breck teaches Social Studies, Economics, Civics, History, Geography, and Spanish to students in grades 9–11 at Lake Oswego High School in Oregon. She actively engages students in intergenerational stewardship and climate action through her school's Green Team and the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network Schools Action Team. She is also a member of Oregon Educators for Climate Education, the Oregon Climate Education Thought Leaders Committee, and the Youth Voice and Climate Education Committee of the Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition, where she helps advance climate education and youth engagement across the state.
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