Introduction to Indigenous Climate Solutions
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Provided by: ACE|Published on: November 17, 2022
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Synopsis
- This lesson introduces students to Indigenous climate solutions in the United States, as well as Indigenous cultures and how they are impacted by climate change.
- This lesson explains concepts such as extractive versus regenerative economies, the land back movement, rewilding, and environmental stewardship through activities, videos, and discussions.
Subjects: Economics, Civics, English Language Arts, Health
Authors: ACE
Region: North America, USA - West, USA - South, United States, Oregon, Central Oregon / Columbia Gorge
Languages: English
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Positives
- This lesson positions students as drivers of their learning while teachers facilitate student understanding through discussion questions and discourse.
- The lesson plan includes additional teacher preparation materials, a detailed outline of each stage of the lesson, ideas for student support, and optional extension activities.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers will need to create a free account to access the lesson. Students cannot access the materials even if they have an account.
- The lesson should take 60 minutes to complete.
- This lesson requires access to the Internet.
- Before the lesson, students should have a general understanding of the impacts of climate change.
Differentiation
- This resource can also be used in health classes during lessons about the links between a person's environment and their health.
- Consider starting the lesson with a land acknowledgment.
- Use the extension activities to make the information covered in the lesson actionable.
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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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