Provided by: Climate Generation |Published on: July 21, 2022
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K-12
Synopsis
This resource is an in-depth guide for introducing or using the "cli-fi" (climate fiction) and climate nonfiction genres for reading assignments with a focus on Minnesota schools.
The guide has suggestions for elementary school, middle school, and high school/adult, with each review including the targeted audience, reading levels, summary, and important quotes or news links.
This resource has everything needed to get climate reading into the classroom.
The discussion questions and action guides are especially helpful for getting students talking about their climate reading.
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Differentiation
This reading guide is a beneficial resource for teachers of language arts, science, or social studies who want to get their students reading and talking about climate in a powerful and meaningful way.
In lower grades, pair several of the book suggestions with the discussion questions in order to create a mini-unit about climate. Whether through read-alouds or small group reading, this guide can facilitate powerful climate conversations.
In upper grades, middle, and high school this guide could be used to facilitate climate book clubs. Group students by reading level, interest, or choice to read one of the books suggested. Use the discussion questions and action guide to get students thinking about their reading and acting towards better climate outcomes.
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About the Partner Provider
Climate Generation
Climate Generation is a nationally connected nonprofit dedicated to climate literacy, climate change education, youth leadership, and community engagement for innovative climate change solutions. Climate Generation empowers individuals and their communities to engage in solutions to climate change. Their vision is a world of resilient communities with equitable solutions to climate change.
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