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Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Have the Talk, Climate Conversations
Provided by: ACE |Published on: March 30, 2021
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This lesson will prepare students to have a thoughtful conversation about climate change and highlights the importance of listening and engaging respectfully with others.
- This resource includes a lesson plan, student worksheet, presentation slides, and two videos.
Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts
Authors: ACE
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- There are opportunities for the students to role-play and practice their communication skills.
- The optional "Youth Climate Story: Climate Denial in Florida" video gives an example of a young person engaging in difficult climate conversations.
Additional Prerequisites
- In order to have meaningful climate conversations, teachers and students should know basic facts about climate science, the impacts of climate change on people and the planet, and some solutions.
- The teacher must make a free account to access the materials.
- You must click the title of the first video for the correct link to open.
Differentiation
- The student worksheet provides an excellent scaffolding tool for ELL and students with learning differences.
- For the "Climate Conversation Guide," consider having fill-in-the-blank prompts for students. For example, "I will have a conversation with _________."
- This lesson could follow any lesson or discussion about climate change and this other resource is directly related to talking about climate change.
- Other resources to consider using with this resource include this Yale lesson plan about connecting data to storytelling, and this video about leaving the world a better place.
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About the Partner Provider
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
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