20/20 lesson plans help support the Ontario School Curriculum at the elementary level and have the strongest links to the Grade 5 Science Curriculum on energy use.
20/20 The Way to Clean Air In-class lessons
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Lesson 4 - Conserving energy in school (PDF)
Provides an easy-to-use energy use survey and worksheet that encourages students to pledge their commitment to conserving energy in school.
Lesson 5 - The Air Quality Health Index (PDF)
Internet activity that teaches students how to use the Air Quality Health Index – an on-line tool that reports the health risk associated with local air pollution levels and offers advice on when it is safe to be active outdoors.
Lesson 7 - Renewable energy – is it worth the cost? (PDF)
Worksheet that promotes thinking about the financial and environmental costs of renewable and non-renewable energy. Provides an opportunity for group presentations.
Lesson 11 - Environmental heroes (PDF)
Internet activity that introduces students to famous people who are champions for the environment. Includes an activity to help students envision themselves as environmental superheroes.
Lesson 12 - Cars and bikes – can they share the road? (PDF)
Media article, case study and worksheet that explores sustainable transportation. Includes a survey for students to poll classmates on commuting habits.
Lesson 13 - Celebrate clean air in 2020 (PDF)
Culminating activity asking students to prepare their acceptance speech for an award they will receive in the year 2020 for their contribution to improving air quality.
Glossary of Terms (PDF)
Definition of terms that help students understand the concepts introduced in the 20/20 program.
