Climate Course Pathway Policy
OER PROJECT: CLIMATE COURSE PATHWAYSPolicy3-week pathwayHow do societies respond to climate change? This multi-week pathway introduces key policies, agreements, and challenges—showing how decisions at local, national, and global levels shape our future. Students will build the knowledge and confidence to engage thoughtfully in discussions about climate solutions and governance.Start hereLesson 1.1 Understanding Climate ChangeKey resources:• Infographic: Small Parts, Big Impacts• Article: “How Do We Know Climate Change Is Real? • Activity: Earth’s Climate RecordLesson 1.4 International Climate PolicyKey resources:• Infographic: Who Caused Climate Change?• Video: Global Policy Record• Article: “Understanding 1.5° Celsius”Lesson 3.1 Evaluating Climate SolutionsKey resources:• Article: “How Can We Take on Climate Change?”• Activity: Evaluating Strategies• Activity: Exploring Climate SolutionsLesson 3.4 Effective Climate ActionKey resources:• Article: “Working the Levers of Climate Action” • Activity: Analyzing Levers of Power• Graphic Biographies: Levers of Power Lesson 4.3 Implementing Decarbonization StrategiesKey resources:• Article: “Decarbonization Goals” • Video: Why Does Government Policy Matter?• Activity: Decarbonization Policy Exploration Lesson 5.3 Climate Action: PolicyKey resources:• Video: Why Does Government Policy Matter?• Article: Climate Policy Analysis• Article: Policy Letter Writing Want 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.