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Provided by: Climate Mental Health Network |Published on: August 7, 2025
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Synopsis
In this lesson from Climate Mental Health Network, students explore eco-emotions through reflective writing activities that help them process feelings related to climate change.
The guide includes structured journaling prompts and strategies that support emotional resilience while fostering self-expression and classroom dialogue around climate concerns.
Getting in touch with and processing one's emotions is an extremely important part of learning about climate change.
Throughout this lesson, students will feel safe and supported in their climate emotions journey.
Student will benefit from reading and hearing anout how other youth like them are feeling about climate change.
Prerequisites
This lesson is meant to pair with discussions about climate change and its impacts.
Differentiation & Implementation
Teachers can refer to the notes in the lesson plan for ideas to differentiate and extend based on students' needs and preferences. There is also a section for modifications for students with special needs and teachers with limited class time.
Art teachers can utilize the creative art therapies resources in the Extension Resources section to make connections to climate change in their classes.
Language arts classes can discuss the poetic devices used in the poetry readings and other techniques present in different writing types.
For more tips for using the Climate Emotions Wheel, or to find translations of it, teachers can check out this resource.
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Climate Mental Health Network
Climate Mental Health Network urgently addresses the mental health impacts of the climate crisis through education, community engagement and by harnessing the power of media and technology.
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