It is becoming increasingly important to learn about "green" issues like climate change and pollution. With recent events like the BP oil spill, taking care of the environment has become a pressing concern that is, and should be, being addressed in education.
I recently covered this disaster with a year 9 student. I made my students write a contemporary event paper on it. I gave one week to write a single page paper explaining what had happened and what the ramifications are. Then we discussed the oil spill in class. Click here for good teaching resources on the BP oil spill.
When studying environmental concerns, a really good project can be to "go green" as a family. It's an easy way to reinforce their schoolwork throughout the rest of the day/week, and to let young people help to make a difference and feel involved. For some easy tips on how your family can be greener, click here.
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