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Singin' About Solutions

Music has always been a popular way to raise awareness. Students will identify some songs of change related to the environment, then create posters that promote sustainability.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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Steps

  • Step 1

    Ask students to discuss why music is such a powerful motivator. Then have them think of songs they know that raise awareness of the need for sustainability and protecting the planet. Suggestions might include "The 3 R's" by Jack Johnson, "Fall on Me" by R.E.M., or "Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell.

  • Step 2

    Have students form small groups to create a campaign to raise awareness and prompt action for environmental protection. They might want to compose an original song or write new lyrics for a song they know. Then ask them to design a visual based on sustainability.

  • Step 3

    Have the groups present their songs and art and discuss the topics they covered. Then display the posters in the school to raise awareness about pollution and protecting the environment.

Standards

SS: Time, Continuity, and Change: Understand linkages between human decisions and consequences. 

SS: Science, Technology, and Society: Become aware of how science and technologies influence beliefs, knowledge, and people’s daily lives. 

Adaptations

Invite a local business leader to speak to the class about their company's sustainability initiatives. Have students prepare questions for the speaker in advance of the event.