This chapter on the topic of "green transportation" delves into the development and execution of climate change and environmental justice lessons tailored for elementary students in an urban setting.

Drawing from practical experiences, this chapter offers valuable guidance on sustainable teaching methods that captivate students while aligning with English Language Arts standards. By intertwining interdisciplinary approaches, students not only grasp the fundamentals of climate change but also cultivate skills to advocate for environmental activism, transforming them into proactive agents of change both in and beyond the classroom.

Resources:

• For access to ready to use standard-based K-12 lesson plans and materials or to explore the resource data-base centered on environmental justice and climate action, visit: https://subjecttoclimate.org/ 
• For a guide to introducing climate change to young students, visit: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/climate-change-meaning/ 
• For the language arts aligned platform mentioned in this chapter, create a free account here: https://newsela.com/
• For free multimedia resources including articles and videos centered on critical media literacy through an environmental justice and climate change lens, visit: https://guides.library.ucla.edu/educ466/climate