Climate Change

There is too much fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding the climate crisis for students. OER Project: Climate offers them the information and skills they need to make a difference and impact the future.
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Exploring the Grand Challenges
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To solve climate change, we need to decarbonize. Sounds easy, right? Not so fast: this video will help you see how reducing emissions is anything but.
Climate Currents Newsletter
Percentiles of global average land and ocean temperatures for 2024. By NOAA/NCEI, public domain.
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Explore recent climate news to stay up to date on the big stories that are most important to know.
This Bites!
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Sharks? Snakes? Crocodiles? What’s the world’s deadliest pest, and how is climate change making it even stronger?

Lessons

Lesson 1.1
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Introduction to Climate Change
Understanding Climate Change
There’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.
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Lesson 2.1
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The Impacts of Climate Change
Evaluating Climate Impacts
Understanding the impacts of climate change is the first step in addressing them. How is climate change affecting us?
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Materials

How Do We Know Climate Change Is Real?
Low angle view of two scientists wearing warm clothes and using tools to core ice in Utqiavik, Alaska.
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Dig into four charts about global temperatures, emissions, and the correlation between them.
Mapping a Climate Future
Mapping a Climate Future
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Investigate a series of climate maps to visualize what extreme heat looks like now, and what scientists predict it will look like in the future.
Graphic Biographies: Civic Action
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These graphic biographies can help inform your own plans for civic action.

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Teaching Climate Change

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

Connect with other teachers in the OER Project Online Teacher Community.

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