Adrienne Vitiello has been teaching for over a decade in New York City schools as a special education/social studies teacher. She received her Bachelors degree in Sociology from Hofstra University and Masters degree In Special education & Social Studies education from Dowling College. When she isn't teaching she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and zumba fitness.
Students analyze how energy choices during the Industrial Revolution contributed to long-term environmental and social impacts, including today’s climate crisis, then use historical sources and modern data to develop an evidence-based policy brief proposing solutions to current energy challenges.
Inquire: Students analyze historical and modern images to identify connections between early industrial energy use and today’s climate challenges.
Investigate: Students examine primary and secondary sources to analyze how industrialization shaped environmental and social conditions over time.
Inspire: Students use data and historical connections to develop an evidence-based policy brief proposing solutions to modern energy challenges.
