Have the Talk, Climate Conversations
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Provided by: ACE|Published on: March 30, 2021
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Synopsis
- This lesson will prepare students to have a thoughtful conversation about climate change and highlights the importance of listening and engaging respectfully with others.
- This resource includes a lesson plan, student worksheet, presentation slides, and two videos.
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: ACE
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Prerequisites:
- Ensure students are familiar with basic facts about climate science, the impacts of climate change on people and the planet, and some solutions.
Preparation:
- Make a free account to access the materials.
- Note that users must click the title of the first video for the correct link to open.
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this lesson to follow any lesson or discussion about climate change and this other resource is directly related to talking about climate change.
Differentiation:
- The student worksheet provides an excellent scaffolding tool for ELL and students with learning differences.
- For the "Climate Conversation Guide," consider having fill-in-the-blank prompts for students. For example, "I will have a conversation with _________."
Related Resources:
- Other resources to consider using with this resource include this Yale lesson plan about connecting data to storytelling, and this video about leaving the world a better place.
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Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
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