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Provided by: No Fly Climate Sci |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
No Fly Climate Sci is an online platform to raise the public sense of urgency regarding climate and aviation.
Students can read about Earth scientists, academics, institutions, and members of the public who are choosing not to fly or are flying less due to climate change.
The interactive map is easy to navigate and visually displays the people and organizations around the world who have joined the cause.
The resource includes stories of youth who have committed to fly less or not at all, which could be especially relatable and inspiring for students.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should have basic knowledge about the impacts of aviation on climate change. Teachers can use the Stay Grounded information page to establish this background.
When navigating the map, students can click on any No Fly icon to read the bio of that individual.
Differentiation
The resources tab includes a list of research articles that students can explore to learn more about the topic.
Students can research different solutions for the impacts of air travel and assess their potential effectiveness.
If students are interested, they can join the cause and submit their stories to be shared on the site.
With younger students, teachers can explore the site with them as a class and read aloud some particularly inspiring stories.
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