Students will identify what humans use that contribute to air pollution. Following reading Save The Air, the whole class will discuss what tools, equipment, machines, or other materials we use that produces air pollution. Next, the class will watch the Peekaboo Kidz video and analyze the NASA kids webpage for additional information on air pollution causes. Lastly, students will complete an individual matching activity of which common equipment or machines cause air pollution versus which ones don't (e.g., gas-powered cars versus a bicycle). This engagement will help students develop awareness within critical literacy.

Students will portray ways that children can help prevent air pollution. After reading Kids Can Keep Air Clean, the whole class will discuss ways that kids can help fight against air pollution. Next, the class will watch and discuss the Learning Junction video for additional ways anyone can do their part. Lastly, students will be tasked with creating a multimedia presentation of different ways for kids to help the cause in small groups. Each small group member will be responsible for creating a page/slide/poster for a different way to help out. Students will utilize digital software such as PowerPoint, Canva, Padlet, etc. to create their presentation. When completed, the groups can then share their work with friends and family to help spread word of their cause. This engagement will help develop responsibility and action within critical literacy, and connect to developing digital literacy through multimodal learning.

Students will write and draw about one sea creature who lives on a coral reef. After reading the text The Brilliant Deep, students can brainstorm which sea creatures they think live on a coral reef. Next, they can watch the Exploring Coral Reefs video to learn more about coral reefs themselves and who can inhabit them. Lastly, students will pick one sea creature to write and draw about, detailing basic facts about them and what their life is like connecting to coral reefs. This engagement will help students develop awareness and respect within critical literacy.

Students will write a letter to a local government official regarding water pollution. After reading a few texts within this text set (The Mess We Made, No More Plastic!, & We Are Water Protectors), students will discuss what we can do ourselves to start helping the cause of fighting water pollution. The teacher will help guide the discussion towards students understanding that they can use their own voices to make a difference too. Then, students will work in small groups to draft letters to local government officials urging them to continue fighting for cleaner water. This engagement will help students develop responsibility and action within critical literacy.

Students will identify eco-friendly clothing materials. After reading The Lorax, students will discuss buying clothing or other materials (like a Thneed) that may have been made in a bad way. The teacher will guide the discussion to help students understand that some produced goods are not good for the environment. Next, small groups will be presented with pictures simulating an online store, with various types of clothing and materials to buy. Each item will be accompanied by information such as what it's made out of, where it comes from, if it's good for the environment, etc. Students will practice choosing eco-friendly materials for purchase. This engagement will help students develop awareness and responsibility within critical literacy.

Students will create a brochure for fire safety practices while in woods. After reading I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, students will discuss what wildfires are and the importance of fire safety outdoors. Next, students will explore the kids.earth.org webpage for additional wildfire facts, and watch the OregonForests video about campfire safety. Then, students will be tasked with creating a brochure about fire safety using digital software, with the intention of having it be displayed outside a campground, hiking trail, etc. Students will use digital software such as Canva or Visme to create their brochures. After completion, students can then distribute their brochures to friends and family to spread awareness. This engagement will help students develop awareness, responsibility, and action within critical literacy, and connect to developing digital literacy through multimodal learning.

Students will create a storybook from the perspective of a "rewilded" animal. After reading Rewild the World at Bedtime: Hopeful Stories from Mother Nature, students will discuss the various benefits that these animals can now enjoy since being "rewilded". Next, students will explore the National Geographic Kids webpage about the Endangered Species Act to develop more understanding of how we can help protect endangered species. Lastly, students will create their own storybooks from the perspective of a rewilded animal, focusing the narrative on how their life has improved since being rewilded. This engagement will help students develop awareness and respect within critical literacy.

Students will create a multimedia poster of an endangered animal. After reading the text Endangered Animals - World of Animals, students will discuss which endangered animals they'd like to learn more about and help. Next, they will dive deeper by reading the Britannica Kids webpage for further understanding of the endangered species topic and specific examples of some. Lastly, they will create an all about multimedia poster of an endangered animal of their choosing. They will feature basic facts about the animal, such as what it looks like, its habitat, what it eats, etc. Also, they will emphasize that it's endangered, why it's endangered, and how to help protect it. Students can create this poster using digital software such as Canva, Glogster, etc. Once completed, students will advertise their posters to friends and family to spread further awareness. This engagement will help students develop awareness, responsibility, and action within critical literacy, and connect to developing digital literacy through multimodal learning.