Lesson summary
Watch or read The Lorax and think about the message that Dr Seuss is trying to get across. Reflect on the role humans have played in degrading the environment on Earth. Create two pictures that show the difference between a healthy planet and a mistreated one.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Curriculum codes:
- Year 3: ACHASSI053, ACHASSI054, ACHASSI061
- Year 4: ACHASSK089, ACHASSK090
- Year 3 & 4: ACAVAM111, ACAVAM112
Resources required
- Art supplies: Coloured pencils, pens, paint, coloured paper, glue, scissors.
- White paper
- Writing pen or pencil
Additional info
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