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.
Introductory Workshop
Teaching About Climate Change and Questions of Justice
9:30 am — 12:30 pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Burien, WA
Burien, WA
DETAILS
During this hands-on workshop participants will experience lessons and a role play activity from the Choices Climate Change and Questions of Justice unit (provided). Activities are designed to:
BUILD students’ critical thinking and analysis skills;
SUPPORT students in articulating their own perspectives;
EMPOWER students to make the changes they want regarding climate change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Cost: $35. Workshop fee includes a print format AND a one-year license for our Digital Editions format of the Choices Climate Change and Questions of Justice curriculum unit and a certificate of attendance.
Pre-registration is required.
Early registration is advised.
This program is co-sponsored and supported by the Center for Global Studies, the East Asia Center, the South Asia Center, and the Southeast Asia Center at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington.
Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI of the Higher Education Act.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This interactive workshop is appropriate for middle and high school history, social studies, and humanities teachers, including AP and IB educators.
Your program was informative, interesting, and helpful. As a speaker and presenter, your style is most effective. No nonsense, fun, and engaging. Thank you very much.
– Fred T., Middle School History Teacher, Florida
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.