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The Magic School Bus Live
The Show
Ms. Frizzle, Wanda, Ralphie, Carlos, and the other students at Walkerville Elementary are putting on a play about climate change, and we know what that means—a field trip! WAHOO!
Resource Guide, PDF (1.6m)
But of course, this is no ordinary field trip. The Frizz and her class travel the world in their very special school bus, from the arctic to the equator,learning about global warming. In classic SchoolBus style, they start with the big picture, then take a closer look at the reasons the world is getting warmer. It’s not all bad news…Ms. Frizzle and the kids explore countless easy ways to combat climate change and reduce one’s carbon footprint while keeping the focus on student-centered change and experiential learning! Are you up for the climate challenge?
Recommended for grades 1-4.
Curriculum Connections:
- Geography
- Earth Science
- Weather and Climate
- Energy Production and Conservation
Based on the book The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. Book by Doug Cooney. Music & Lyrics by Scott Elmegreen. In association with Bay Area Children’s Theatre and Maximum Entertainment.