Let's Go Green Jobs
Articles/Websites
GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science, Social Studies, Career Skills
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What it is
- In this presentation from Earth Cubs, students will learn about the importance of green jobs and some examples of green jobs.
- The facts and statistics are focused on UK data, but this resource is useful for students globally.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Colorful graphics keep students engaged and give the presentation a bright, cheerful tone.
- The video introduces a wide range of careers, so most students are bound to see one that may spark their interest.
Prerequisites
- Students should have a basic understanding of climate change and why reaching Net Zero is important.
Differentiation & Implementation
- After viewing the presentation, students can select a green job they would like to learn more about. They can then research this job and create a presentation or piece of writing to report what they have learned.
- Alternatively, teachers can put together an imaginary future class reunion, where students, acting as themselves in the future, explain how their job has helped solve the climate crisis.
- To make community connections, teachers can invite members of the community who hold green jobs to talk about their experiences with students.
- Students can practice narrative writing by imagining a future green job they think will exist and writing about a person in that job.
- Students can brainstorm other jobs and ways to make them into green jobs.
From the scientist review
This resource defines and discusses green jobs at an introductory level. A short video is included. In addition to learning about different green jobs, students will get an idea of what industries and activities can affect the climate and environment as well as think about what they can do to help. The information presented is accurate and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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