Civic Engagement Lesson: Green Schools Audit
Created by Teacher(s): Olivia Dulany|Published on: June 11, 2024
Grades: 9, 10
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies
Duration: 3 hours
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this civic engagement lesson, students explore Green Ribbon Schools, audit their own school’s practices, and write sustainability proposals.
Inquire: Students reflect on their experience of climate change education and sustainability practices at their school.
Investigate: Students learn how schools across the country have implemented the three pillars of Green Ribbon Schools and then participate in a “tour” to evaluate their own school.
Inspire: Students create and present a proposal for an action to improve their school’s sustainability.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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