Prepare with Pedro! Extreme Heat
Ebooks
Grades1, 2, 3English Language Arts, Health
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Provided by American Red Cross
What it is
- In this e-book, students will read about Pedro and his friends as they prepare for extreme heat events.
- Students will learn the materials required to stay safe in extreme heat, how being out in high temperatures can impact their bodies, and what they should do if they experience a heat wave.
- There is a Spanish version of the e-book available HERE.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This book does an excellent job of introducing vocabulary in the text.
- Students in foster care will feel represented by the characters of Imani and Amirah.
- The book ends with guidance to take slow breaths to calm down, which is helpful for all students, especially those with anxiety.
Prerequisites
- Some students may need the terms emergency, average, lightweight, and others defined before reading.
- Students may benefit from seeing the red vocabulary words in the story before reading.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can create infographics to inform others about the dangers of extreme heat and how to prepare.
- In math or science classes, older students can analyze temperature data to see the increasing incidences of extreme heat events. Teachers can explain how global climate change contributes to this increase.
- Students can brainstorm things they can do at home to prepare for extreme heat and create a short list of people to check in on during an extreme heat event.
From the scientist review
This resource helps students understand and prepare for extreme heat. Key terms are clearly defined, and includes a list of preparations is included. The one fault of this resource is that it does not show the link between climate change and extreme heat, teachers could use it to start such a discussion. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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