Virtual Field Trip from Phoenix to Shenzhen
Lesson Plans
Grades3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
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Provided by The Nature Conservancy
What it is
- This Nature Lab lesson takes students on a virtual field trip, discusses natural climate solutions, and encourages students to think about the various ways climate change affects different communities.
- Students learn about climate change, the effects of climate change on those cities, and mitigation efforts.
Teaching tips
Positives
- A step-by-step teacher guide with discussion questions, video links, and optional resources to supplement the lesson.
- Adaptable for elementary and middle school grade levels.
- Can be incorporated into different subject areas (e.g. science, geography, etc).
- Multiple lesson options.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with certain vocabulary words pertaining to climate change. There is a vocabulary list offered in the lesson guide.
Differentiation
- Videos provide closed captioning for ESE and ELL accommodations.
- Lessons can be adapted to different grade levels and standards.
From the scientist review
This resource is suitable to develop nature-based solutions to conserve forested areas and build resilience to climate change impact. The resource is recommended for teaching
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