Introduction to Air Quality Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Emiliano Amaro, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: October 19, 2021
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 55 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students are introduced to air quality and the Environmental Protection Agency through reading the book Why Is Coco Orange?
Inquire: Using a KWL chart, students brainstorm what they know about air quality and what they want to learn.
Investigate: Students read Why Is Coco Orange?, a story about a chameleon and how his skin changes color depending on the air quality.
Inspire: Students complete a journal entry based on the lesson.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Emiliano Amaro
3-5 ELD and ELA Teacher
Emiliano Amaro holds a Bachelor's degree in Society and Environment from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Education from the UCLA Teacher Education Program. He has been teaching since 2020 and has six years of experience in elementary education, middle school English, and middle school mathematics. Emiliano holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and specializes in social and environmental justice through interdisciplinary teaching and environmental education.
Lindsey Pockl
Lindsey worked with SubjectToClimate to develop accompanying materials for lesson plans for grades 3-12.
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