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Discussing Climate Solutions
Provided by: ClimateScience |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this activity, each student will choose a climate-related discussion topic from a list of topics, learn more about the topic, and then discuss the topic with another student.
- Discussion topics include international aid, climate education, clean energy, food and farming, carbon capture, capitalism, and the role of government.
Subjects: Science, Civics
Authors: ClimateScience
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This activity features topics that some students may never have considered before, including the banning of synthetic fertilizer or the abolishment of capitalism.
- The activity encourages students to show empathy.
Additional Prerequisites
- Before the discussion, students will have to complete a ClimateScience course. The courses vary in length, but some take up to an hour to complete.
- This activity is designed for pairs, but it would also work for small groups.
Differentiation
- Teachers could also include climate policy topics that might be more relevant for the students, such as the school cafeteria should serve meat-free meals three days a week.
- In a government class, students could represent different countries while discussing these issues.
- Other resources on this topic include this article on evidence-based tips for climate communication and this TED video on how to talk about climate change.
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About the Partner Provider
ClimateScience
ClimateScience inspires young talents to seek careers in fields where they contribute to climate solutions. By providing beautifully illustrated, understandable, science-based educational content for free for everyone, they are building the fundamentals for Climate Education.
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