Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

Teaching About Climate Change: Why Does the Source Matter?

Provided by: Project Look Sharp |Published on: April 27, 2021
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • In this media literacy activity, students will analyze two letters, one from the National Science Teachers Association and one from the Heartland Institute, which offer conflicting perspectives on teaching climate change. 
  • Students will decode the messages from the two organizations and investigate the organizations' motivations. 
  • This resource includes a lesson plan and a student handout. 
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Subjects: Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
Authors: Project Look Sharp, Cindy Kramer & Sox Sperry
Region: North America, United States
Languages: English

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Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.

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