Deforestation Writing Activity
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20 minutesGradesK, 1, 2Science, English Language Arts
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Written by Elizabeth Ward
About this activity
This writing activity can be a companion to learning about the important role trees play in the carbon cycle, how trees provide homes for animals, and even city green spaces. Students should think about how deforestation affects not only animals but people as well.
Everything you need to teach it
- Deforestation WritingView Activity
Teaching tips
Before writing, students should learn about trees and deforestation. Use any of the following to help build students’ background knowledge:
- Trees (video)
- The Nature of Our Stuff (video)
- Deforestation: Causes, Effects & Solutions (video)
- Zonia’s Rainforest by Juana Martinez Neal
- A Forest by Marc Martin
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
- The concept of deforestation may stir up worry and negative feelings in children. It is important to provide time and space for students to express their concerns. Ask students to share how they might feel if the trees around them were gone.
- This activity may spark a larger conversation about tree inequity. Some questions to guide the discussion might include: Where do you see trees? Why are there more trees in some places, and less in others? Why do you think it is important for a community to have trees? How would you feel if there were no trees in your community?
From the scientist review
Students can investigate how deforestation affects their community and discover strategies for preserving the biodiversity of forests. The scientific legitimacy of this learning activity was carefully examined.
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Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, B.S., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Product Officer. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd-grade science and social studies, Kindergarten, and online EFL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has spent 8 years in the education sector, spanning curriculum development and ed tech. Outside of work, she loves exploring the natural beauty of her home state of Texas.
