Students examine the causes and effects of global warming and delve into questions of who is most responsible for and vulnerable to the changing climate. Students also grapple with how to respond to climate change in ways that are both effective and fair.
Webinar
Addressing Climate Change in the Classroom
7:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Webinar
DETAILS
Addressing climate change is a national priority. Are your students ready to join the conversation?
The newly updated Climate Change and Questions of Justice unit (third edition, December 2020) includes readings, short videos, and lessons on carbon taxes, documentary films, and case studies that examine mitigation and adaptation strategies implemented around the world. Data sets and images have been updated throughout the unit. Information on the Sunrise Movement, the Green New Deal, Greta Thunberg, and the Paris Climate Agreement is included.
We’ll experience the Policy and the Media lesson (provided) and discuss ways to implement the unit in any geography or contemporary issues classroom.
Register
$0Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This is a free one-hour webinar.
Participants will be provided with the Policy and the Media lesson from the curriculum unit.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is appropriate for middle and high school history, social studies, and humanities teachers, including AP and IB educators.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Mimi Stephens
Choices Director of Sales and Professional Development
Mimi is the Director of Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.