Climate Action
Provided by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources|Published on: November 14, 2024
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Region: Michigan
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- In this article, students will read about Michigan-specific climate impacts and the actions the MI Department of Natural Resources is taking to fight climate change.
- Students will learn about many Michigan-based climate programs and other, more general climate actions.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This article is a quick read with endless opportunities for extension.
- Reading about climate actions can help students feel less climate anxiety.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand the basics of climate change and the carbon cycle.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can choose one of the climate actions to research further and report on.
- Students can practice summarization skills by creating infographics to show Michigan DNR's climate actions.
- To make career connections, students can research MI Healthy Climate Corps and green careers, making a list of careers they may enjoy.
The webpage provides an overview of Michigan’s current actions to address climate change. These actions include renewable energy, carbon credits, sustainable forestry, and more. The pages provide a brief overview of these concepts and the steps Michigan takes, but they do not go into detail. Therefore, students may need background information depending on the activity and goal of the lesson. Additional resources are provided. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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