Let your voices be heard! Pupils research local and national environmental concerns using the Internet. Class members determine an issue they deem important and draft a letter to a local politician expressing their concern about the issue. After editing and finalizing the letter, they (or a teacher) mail or email their concerns to the appropriate politician.

Concepts

persuasive letters, environmental hazards, environmental science, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Research to identify local environmental issues 
• Use in conjunction with English classes and a unit on persuasive writing

Classroom Considerations

• Requires an up-to-date list of local representatives with addresses

Pros

• Lets individuals know that their opinion matters
• Provides an authentic audience for letter writing and research

Cons

• Undoit.org website is no longer available