Los animales y el clima: Spanish Science Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Elaine Makarevich, Liz Ransom|Published on: May 31, 2022
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn Spanish phrases about animals, climates, and simple actions to save energy at home.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch a music video and play games to learn about animals and why climate is important to the animals.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students listen to a story from Chile about children taking action to save energy at home.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students create postcards in Spanish showing how they will protect Earth’s climate.
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Elaine Makarevich
Chief Outreach Officer
Elaine Makarevich holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master of Education from East Stroudsburg University and Centenary University. She has more than 30 years of experience teaching all subjects for grades K–6, with expertise in science, Earth and Space Sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science, English language arts, and social studies. Elaine holds Supervisor and Gifted Education certifications and currently serves as SubjectToClimate's Chief Outreach Officer, supporting educators in integrating meaningful climate education into their classrooms.
Liz Ransom
High School Teacher
As a High School Spanish teacher and student newspaper advisor, Liz has taught for over 20 years and has served as World Languages Department Chair and K-6 summer camp activities leader. She has worked in Ohio, Maine, New Jersey, Maryland, and Chile.
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