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Students explore environmental awareness by participating in a role play activity. In this cultural analysis lesson, students discuss the importance of symbolism when referring to a tribe and create their own tribe based on a small group of classmates. Students identify methods which allow them to explore the environment without leaving a human imprint.

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global warming, climate change, environmental safety, the environment

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global warming, environmental safety, human imprint, tribal leaders, science
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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