The three major environmental issues we covered last week were: acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom, and nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. After taking notes in a 3-section foldable, students had a choice assignment to demonstrate their understanding of these issues: 1. Environmental T-shirt 2.Danger Sign 3. Double Bubble thinking map With your child, discuss the causes (what made it happen?) and effects (what does it do to humans/the environment?) of acid rain, air pollution and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. Review this video from our teacher friend from "Obertopia!".
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AuthorVanessa Ellis has been teaching middle grade social studies for 7 years. She is the 2017 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year and a teacher leader in Muscogee County. She loves to teach and have FUN while doing it! Who says social studies has to be boring? Archives
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