Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Greta - The Teen Climate Activist - Lesson Plan



https://www.voanews.com/science-health/teen-climate-activist-leaving-us-setting-sail-spain

True to her philosophy Greta is leaving the USA and going to Spain by solar powered boat. She is becoming a symbol of climate activism with many people following her every move. 

Read the article and then answer these questions.

How old is Greta?  Where was she born? 
How long was she in the USA? 
Where did she visit in the USA? 
Where did she give the most important speech?
Which world leader criticized her? 
What does she say about world leaders?
How does she feel about the Native Americans?
What is interesting about the boat that she is sailing on? 
How many people are on the boat? How old is the youngest?

How do you feel about climate change? 
What can ordinary citizens do to combat climate change?
What is your government doing to combat climate change?
Is this a concern in schools in your country? 

Homework: 
Research about climate change in your country. What changes in the weather have happened in the past 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? 




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