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Climate Project

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Climate Project is grounded in the belief that to have a full understanding of the causes, impacts, and powerful ways of addressing climate change, you must discover and explore the issue yourself. Move past the fear, bias, and uncertainty surrounding climate change and join a generation of impatient optimists. Discover the skills, motivation, and insight to make a difference.

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Unit 1 • 4 Lessons

Introduction to Climate Change
Climate change—the evidence of it and the news about it—surround us on a daily basis. How can we effectively evaluate information about climate change to more fully understand the causes, impacts, and solutions?

Unit 2 • 4 Lessons

The Impacts of Climate Change
Rising global temperatures are having ripple effects throughout ecosystems and communities. Discover how climate change is impacting us and our planet, and what the future might hold.

Unit 3 • 5 Lessons

Adaptation and Innovation
To lessen the impacts of climate change, we need to both adapt and innovate. Explore the most effective ways to respond to impacts and reduce emissions.

Unit 4 • 4 Lessons

Decarbonization
Slowing global temperature rise depends on one key factor: reducing emissions. Explore why that’s been so difficult to do, and what our best strategies are moving forward.

Unit 5 • 4 Lessons

Taking Action
There are many ways to take on climate change—from educating peers, to contacting politicians, to going into a climate-focused career. How can you take action?

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Teaching This Course

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Climate Project FAQ External link

Quick answers to the most common questions about the course.
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Climate Project Teacher Community External link

Connect with other teachers in the OER Project Online Teacher Community.
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Climate Project Standards Alignment External link

Research-backed strategies for differentiation, modification, and adaptation.
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Community: Ask, Connect, Share

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How is climate change a social studies problem?

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