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Teaching to the Heart: Poetry, Climate Change, and Sacred Spaces

Provided by: Zinn Education Project |Published on: November 28, 2023
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This lesson plan uses poetry and mindfulness to provide a path for students to feel connected to and empowered about climate change.
  • Students will begin with a mindfulness exercise, listen to and identify poetic devices in "Dear Matafele Peinam" by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, evaluate how the poem makes them feel, and write poems about their sacred spaces impacted by climate change.
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Subjects: English Language Arts
Authors: Michelle Nicola, Rethinking Schools
Region: Global
Languages: English

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