WHAT WORKS IN EDUCATION The George Lucas Educational Foundation

They Write the Songs

URL: 

http://www.ait.net/lessons/Language%20Arts%206.pdf

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Topic: 

Energy Conservation

Type: 

Lesson Plans

Description: 

This lesson plan utilizes the “writing-to-learn” instructional strategy in which students explore and acquire deep understanding of informational texts through creative writing and reflection. Students will participate in a collaborative group effort to research the environment’s impact on human health. Then they will write new lyrics to one of their favorite songs to create a new song designed to persuade listeners to help solve the problem.

Cost: 

No

Grade: 

Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)

Time: 

1 Week

Keywords: 

environmental health, pollution, environment, energy sources, fuel, renewable, fossil fuels, contamination, biohazards, hazardous waste, ozone, water, air, health issues, current issues