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Looking After the Environment - Climate Change - FLEX Class

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 6-11
Live Group Class
In this 4 week course, children will explore ways in which they can help our planet while exploring environmental issues.
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No live video meetings
6 weeks
1-18 learners per class

What's included

Homework
There will be weekly homework
Assessment
Children will be assessed as I would in the classroom. I will also be feeding back to parents and learners .

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
What can we do to understand and protect the environment?


- Did you know that humans use only about 1% of all available water?
- Almost 80% of marine animals are at risk from plastic pollution?
- More than 25 trillion styrofoam cups are thrown away every single year?

What can we do to contribute to making our environment better for ourselves and future generations?

 If your child is interested in the environment and how humans impact the environment - you have come to the right place! 

Have you ever wondered how we can  encourage our learners to care about the environment around us? This FLEX class  introduces the main environmental issues that children may have heard about in the news or at school. It explores this subject in an engaging way with the help of colorful photos, embedded videos, original artwork, speakers notes and activities. This resource helps children to access information about the environment and encourages them to contemplate about what impact we have made as humans and what changes they can make as individuals to show that they care about the wellbeing of our planet. 

LINKS TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS / LITERACY 

Comprehension skills are vital when trying to pass exams at schools.  Learners  will learn about environmental issues that are affecting our planet to supplement studies at school. It will enable children to be able to articulate their opinions when they encounter this subject in the classroom or in everyday life such as on the news.

My aim is for children to do more than decode information - I want them to understand and give their opinions. This will support learners to enjoy comprehension activities and feel a sense of achievement. I will be encouraging learners to use new vocabulary in their explanations, responses and when giving points of view. Look out for other topics that will be offered and feel free to sign up your child for all of the lessons or just one - whatever captivates their interest. The goal is to get children grow in confidence when answering comprehension and writing activities. Practice makes perfect.

I will share a colorful and engaging lessons about wetlands.  This subject is presented in an engaging and appealing way. 

Class One - Taking Care Of The Environment

What are some of the issues that our environment is facing?

Children will have a choice of homework that links to their style of learning:
- Make a video / radio report about the state of the environment - with  feedback and interaction from teacher and replies and interaction with fellow students. 
- Write a report (with scaffold) about the environment
- Foldable paper activities / vocabulary work 
- Comprehension questions relating to the environment


Class Two- Natural Disasters vs Environmental disasters caused by human impact
Hurricanes, droughts, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, oil spills, earthquakes, heatwaves and much more. 

Children will have a choice of homework that links to their style of learning:
- Make a video / radio report about the wetland environment - with  feedback and interaction from teacher and replies and interaction with fellow students. 
- Write a report (with scaffold) about different types of natural / non- natural disasters
- Foldables / vocabulary work 
- Comprehension questions relating to the lesson
- Pop quizzes - children to answer
- Natural disaster / human impact disaster art gallery - children to positively discuss each others art or collage work. 

Class 3 - Water and Air Pollution and water wastage
- Make a video / radio report about the water and air pollution - with  feedback and interaction from teacher and replies and interaction with fellow students. 
- Write a report (with scaffold) about different types of pollution and how it is causes
- Foldables / vocabulary work 
- Comprehension questions relating to pollution
- Nearpod activities
- Environment art gallery - children to positively discuss each others art or collage work. 

Class 4- Environments under threat

- Share research and information found  with teacher and other students 
- Make a video / radio report about environments that have been polluted or neglected - with  feedback and interaction from teacher and replies and interaction with fellow students. 
- Write a report (with scaffold) about environments that are not thriving
- Foldables / vocabulary work 
- Comprehension questions relating to the lesson
- Pop quizzes - children to answer
- Children to make a presentation an environment where the environment is under threat - past or present.

Class 5 - What is going on in the world today? What is happening in your local environment.

- A closer look at topical issues. 
- Reflecting on the environment we live in or vacation to. 

Class 6 - What we can do better - what positive impact can we make? - Looking at how world leaders are also trying to make an impact. 

- How do we get rid of waste? Exploring the issue of how much waste we produce and where it goes. 
- How can we do things better?
- Writing a diary about how much waste learners produce in a day and reflection about this. 
- Share research and information found  with teacher and other students 
- Make a video / audio report about changes we can make - with  feedback and interaction from teacher and replies and interaction with fellow students. 
- Write a report (with scaffold) about ways we can make a change
- What waste do we produce and how do we get rid of it?

Time frame / Schedule 

Monday 
-All information / lesson and activities for the week are posted as well as topics throughout the week as students interact with the classroom.

Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday 
- I will respond to any questions relating to this week’s topic. Questions are answered in class and homework completed. 

Friday- 
-I will give feedback to the class as a whole and individual students. Students can also participate in peer-to-peer review and feedback and discuss how they felt they did and what they enjoyed including steps forward. This is a great time to share new facts discovered!

Saturday / Sunday 
- Learners can ask questions relating to the following week. 

Because of YouTube privacy and age requirements, all links to my lessons will be provided via the Outschool Platform.

Learning Goals

To be able to reflect upon how people can contribute to looking after their environment. 
To be able to understand the impact of humans on the environment. 
To be able to understand that we have a responsibility to look after our planet for future generations.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There will be times that I will send links to useful videos. In order to access some of the resources you will need to have access to Youtube. You will not need to have a Youtube account and the links will be sent through the. Outschool platform. Children will need to be supervised when watching Youtube videos, YouTube’s Terms of Service You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian. Permission by Parent or Guardian If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Service. Please have them read this Agreement with you. Nearpod From time to time, optional NearPod activities will be provide for self-paced completion outside of class. What is NearPod? NearPod is an app approved by Outschool. It can be be accessed with a code and link provided by the teacher. Nearpod is free with an account that parents / guardians will need to set up. Games will be interactive for the learner, support from the parent might be needed at first until learners get used to it but parents / guardians are always encouraged to check activities to ensure they are appropriate for their family’s needs. If NearPod is used during a live class, then the teacher will give notice of this in the classroom. There will also be occasional, optional assessments will be available in NearPod.
Supply List
Children may use a notebook to jot down ideas. 
Markers or coloring pencils for creative activities. 
Access to a camera that can record responses or film video responses
Art supplies for creative homework choices.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in History from St Mary's University College part of the University Of Surrey
I am an experienced  primary / elementary school teacher and head of year with over 20 years in the classroom. I have taught in London, North Africa and the Middle East and am now based in the U.S.  With many years of experience and enjoy helping children progress in their academic journey. I pride myself on ensuring that the materials are educational and engaging and that children leave the lesson knowing more than they started. Progressing and moving forward with confidence. I am looking forward to you joining me! 

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