Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of environmental conservation through exploring the story of the Lorax.
Materials and Prep
- Copy of "The Lorax" book by Dr. Seuss
- Paper and colored pencils
- Access to the internet for research
No prior knowledge required, just bring your creativity and curiosity!
Activities
- Create your own Truffula trees: Draw and color your unique version of a Truffula tree, just like in the Lorax story.
- Write a letter to the Lorax: Imagine you are a character in the story and write a letter to the Lorax sharing your thoughts on the importance of nature.
- Research endangered animals: Look up different endangered animals and draw a picture of one you want to help protect, just like the Lorax protected the trees.
Talking Points
- What is the Lorax? - "The Lorax is a character created by Dr. Seuss to teach us about the importance of protecting the environment."
- Why are the Truffula trees important? - "The Truffula trees symbolize the beauty of nature and the consequences of not taking care of our environment."
- What can we learn from the Once-ler? - "The Once-ler shows us the impact of greed and how it can harm the environment."
- How can we be like the Lorax? - "We can be like the Lorax by speaking up for nature and taking actions to protect our planet."