Grade Level: 9th grade /Intermediate
Unit Theme: Climate change
Lesson: Exploring Climate Change in Egypt
MATERIALS USED:
• PowerPoint presentation with visuals related to climate change in Egypt
• Handouts with key vocabulary and discussion questions
• Research materials on climate change issues in Egypt
• Present Simple and Present Continuous Fill-in-the-Blank Exercises for Homework
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/2022/11/02/climate-change-rising-sea-levels-threaten-nile-river-delta/
The lesson plan is guided by the core principles of Authenticity, Collaboration, Reflection, Voice, and Choice.
Here's how each principle is incorporated into the project:
Authenticity:
The project engages students in real-world issues related to the River Nile and climate change in Egypt.
Collaboration:
The project encourages collaboration among students as they work together to develop the awareness campaign and conservation initiative
Reflection:
Students are given opportunities to reflect on their understanding of climate change impacts on the River Nile, evaluate the effectiveness of their campaign, and discuss their contributions to conservation efforts.
Voice and Choice:
The project provides students with opportunities to have a voice in their learning and choose how they approach the conservation initiative.
Project Checklist
Needs Assessment:
*Problem and Solution in the Community (done by teacher and/or students about issues in your context)
*Raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on the River Nile in Egypt.
Entry Event: (steps for getting students interested in the event)
Guest speaker session on the impacts of climate change on the River Nile.
Survey to assess students' knowledge of climate change effects on the River Nile.
What is the Driving Question?
How can we raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on the River Nile in Egypt?
Essential Questions: (follow up questions to scaffold learning)
- What specific environmental challenges does the River Nile face due to climate change?
- How can individuals contribute to mitigating climate change effects on the River Nile in Egypt?
- What actions can be taken to promote sustainability and environmental conservation along the River Nile in the context of climate change?
Project Proposal:
*Develop an awareness campaign focusing on the impacts of climate change on the River Nile and proposing solutions to protect and conserve it in the face of climate change.
*Students can collaborate with local communities interested in the River Nile to implement conservation initiatives, such as clean-up activities, tree-planting campaigns, or educational workshops on conservation.
Resources Needed:
Research materials on climate change impacts on the River Nile, design tools for campaign materials, and Invite environmental experts focusing on the River Nile and climate change.
Organize a field trip to the River Nile or a relevant environmental site such as the Nubian Club where students can observe the effects of climate change on the river. They can document their observations through journals, photography, or video logs.
Scaffolding Plans and Assessment Choices:
Peer feedback sessions, self-assessment tools, quizzes, writing activities
and rubrics for evaluating the effectiveness of the awareness campaign.
Culminating Event:
River Nile and Climate Change Awareness Exhibition where students showcase their campaign materials and engage with the school community to promote conservation efforts.
Reflection:
(How will the students reflect on their project?)
Students will reflect on the impact of their campaign, evaluate their understanding of climate change effects on the River Nile, and discuss their personal contributions to its conservation in the face of climate change through group reflections and self-assessment activities.
