Green Spaces Lesson: Geography and Design

Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Amber Medina|Published on: September 30, 2021

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In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept and importance of green spaces through the book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty. Then, students have a chance to start imagining and designing their own ideal green space.

Inquire: Students examine the idea of a green space and read the book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty.

Investigate: Students explore the definition of green space and explore their neighborhood using Google Maps or Google Earth.

Inspire: Students begin to design their own "perfect” green space.

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Subjects: Geography, English Language Arts

Duration: 50 minutes

Region: Global

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021

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Lindsey Pockl

Amber Medina

Elementary School Teacher

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