The students understand Collective Action, the difference between Individual and Collective Actions, and their role in Collective Action for climate change.
What is the difference between climate and weather? Watch YouTube videos on Climate Change. What are greenhouse gases? How does it affect living things? Students will watch an interactive video.
First, the students will watch a music video on Earth’s song by Michael Jackson. Next, students will fill in the missing words of the following lyrics in the form.
Lyrics of the song:
What about sunrise?
What about rain?
What about all the things
That you said we were to gain?
What about killing fields?
Is there a time?
What about all the things
That you said was yours and mine?
Did you ever stop to notice?
All the blood we’ve shed before?
Did you ever stop to notice?
This crying Earth, these weeping shores?
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
What have we done to the world?
Look what we’ve done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son?
What about flowering fields?
Is there a time?
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine?
Did you ever stop to notice?
Are all the children dead from war?
Did you ever stop to notice?
This crying Earth, these weeping shores?
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don’t know where we are
Although I know we’ve drifted far
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Hey, what about yesterday?
(What about us?)
What about the seas?
(What about us?)
The heavens are falling down.
(What about us?)
I can’t even breathe.
(What about us?)
What about apathy?
(What about us?)
I need you
(What about us?)
What about nature’s worth?
(Ooh)
It’s our planet’s womb
(What about us?)
What about animals?
(What about it?)
We’ve turned kingdoms to dust.
(What about us?)
What about elephants?
(What about us?)
Have we lost their trust?
(What about us?)
What about crying whales?
(What about us?)
We’re ravaging the seas.
(What about us?)
What about forest trails?
(Ooh)
Burnt despite our pleas
(What about us?)
What about the holy land?
(What about it?)
Torn apart by creed
(What about us?)
What about the common man?
(What about us?)
Can’t we set him free?
(What about us?)
What about children dying?
(What about us?)
Can’t you hear them cry?
(What about us?)
Where did we go wrong?
(Ooh)
Someone tell me why
(What about us?)
What about the baby boy?
(What about it?)
What about the days?
(What about us?)
What about all their joy?
(What about us?)
What about the man?
(What about us?)
What about the crying man?
(What about us?)
What about Abraham?
(What about us?)
What about death again?
(Ooh)
Do we give a damn?
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Songwriter: Michael Joe Jackson
Earth Song lyrics © Mijac Music
Students, introduce yourself by filling in the about me form, and send the form to the collaborator’s email.
Teacher, ask students what is their carbon footprint? Investigate how can we reduce our carbon footprint?
Investigate what it means to be an activist and read about famous activists. How does climate affect the weather?
Write a letter to the principal about an environmental problem or idea.
Experiment to explain the greenhouse effect, air pollution, water pollution, and visual pollution.
Project Title: Eco-Cycle: Kinesthetic Recycling in Schools
Project Objective: This project aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students, particularly those with kinesthetic learning preferences, by engaging them in a hands-on recycling initiative within the school.
Project Overview:
– Target Audience: Students in 5th grades
– Duration: Full Academic Year
– Location: School Campus
Project Activities
1. Formation of Recycling Teams: Form teams comprising kinesthetic learners from different classes to take responsibility for collecting recyclable items.
2. Training Sessions: Conduct training sessions to educate students about the importance of recycling, the types of materials that can be recycled, and the proper way to collect and sort recyclables.
3. Recycling Bins: Place designated recycling bins in each classroom and common areas for collecting paper, plastic, glass, and metal recyclables.
4. Collection Schedule: Establish a regular collection schedule for the recycling teams to empty the bins and transport the recyclables to a central collection point.
5. Sorting and Processing: Teach students how to sort the recyclables based on material type and prepare them for recycling through school facilities or by partnering with local recycling centers.
6. Monitoring and Reporting: Implement a system for monitoring the progress of the recycling initiative and encourage students to report on the amount of recyclables collected and the impact of their efforts.
7. Recognition and Rewards: Recognize the efforts of the recycling teams through rewards or incentives to motivate them to continue their participation.
8. Educational Campaigns: Organize educational campaigns and activities, such as presentations, workshops, or guest speakers, to raise awareness about recycling and environmental conservation.
9. Evaluation: Evaluate the project’s effectiveness regarding the number of recyclables collected, student engagement, and overall impact on environmental awareness.
Expected Outcomes:
– Increased awareness and understanding of the importance of recycling and environmental conservation among students.
– Reduction in the amount of waste generated by the school through proper recycling practices.
– Development of leadership and teamwork skills among participating students.
Budget:
– Specify Budget Allocation for Recycling Bins, Educational Materials, Rewards, etc.
Conclusion:
The Eco-Cycle project aims to engage kinesthetic learners in a hands-on recycling initiative that promotes environmental awareness, develops valuable life skills, and instills a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Through this project, students will learn the importance of sustainable practices and become advocates for positive change in their school and community.