Using the picture book Flooded by Mariajo Ilustrajo, Patrice Balwin outlines a lesson for students aged between five and seven, unpacking how they might approach the topics of climate change, science and citizenship.

The water level gradually rises, and a city floods. The animals realise they can't keep ignoring the problem and need to deal with their problems together. This is the plot of Flooded by Mariajo Ilustrajo, and it is a great starting point for a drama workshop. When embarking on this lesson, avoid reading the book to the class first, as not knowing what happens will help build dramatic tension.

Find the book here: quarto.com/books/9780711276765/flooded

Sound effects (optional):

Splash: youtube.com/watch?v=m8TlzCemyvI

Rowing boat: soundjay.com/rowing-boat-sound-effects.html

Water Flood: pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/flood

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