Climate Course Pathway Climate Change 101
OER PROJECT: CLIMATE COURSE PATHWAYSClimate Change 101 1-week pathwayGet up to speed on the essentials of climate change with this one-week course pathway. These lessons introduce the core facts about what’s causing climate change, how it’s impacting the world around us, and the most effective solutions to address it. This short introduction gives students the foundation they need to understand today’s climate conversation, and spark their interest to learn more.Start hereLesson 1.1 Understanding Climate ChangeThere’s no simple definition for climate change, but a shared understanding is crucial to addressing it. Exploring what climate change means is the first step to addressing it.Key resources:• Infographic: Small Parts, Big Impacts• Article: “How Do We Know Climate Change Is Real? • Activity: Earth’s Climate RecordLesson 2.1 Evaluating Climate ImpactsUnderstanding the impacts of climate change is the first step in addressing them. How is climate change affecting us?Key resources:• Article: “The Impacts of Climate Change”• Video: How Will Climate Change Continue to Affect Us?• Activity: Impacts Personal InventoryLesson 3.1 Evaluating Climate SolutionsDiscover how adaptation and mitigation solutions work together to highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to climate action.Key resources:• Article: “How Can We Take on Climate Change?”• Activity: Evaluating Strategies• Activity: Exploring Climate SolutionsWant to teach climate in your class but don’t have a full semester? No problem. These recommended pathways offer guidance for curating lessons to fit your classroom schedule and align with student interest. Check out all the suggested pathways here.