Heatwave Safety with Wes and Elijah
GradesPK, K, 1, 2Health, Anatomy & Physiology, Physical Education, Psychology
What it is
This 1-minute video features Sesame Street characters who discuss heatwave safety for students and their families.
While the video’s content seems to target parents, the fun characters make this video engaging for young students.
Teaching tips
Classroom Implementation:
Watch this video with students to introduce heatwave safety in anticipation of the extreme heat.
Send this video to students’ parents and guardians, encouraging them to watch with students and discuss safety.
Misconceptions:
If discussing the connection between heatwaves and climate change, differentiate between heatwaves, a weather event, and climate change.
Climate Change Connections:
Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent, longer, and more intense.
Extensions:
Support students in generating a class list of cooling stations in the area.
Have students share their favorite indoor activities to do when they are staying cool inside.
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