Mike is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher who currently teaches high school science in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with 24 years of classroom experience. He holds a doctorate in Educational Sustainability from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he studied how Ojibwe knowledge of climate change can inform Wisconsin curricula. Mike teaches through inquiry and storytelling, inspiring students to explore the world and take action to protect it for future generations, while combining his passions for teaching and climate change in every aspect of his life. He currently serves as Wisconsin’s State Lead for SubjectToClimate. When not in the classroom, Mike enjoys caring for his small farm using sustainable practices, gardening, and photographing and observing wildlife while hiking or kayaking with his family.
In this lesson, students brainstorm both the challenges and possible solutions to scenarios resulting from climate change. Students research in-depth solutions to climate change and create posters to share their findings with others.
Inquire: Students brainstorm key challenges and potential solutions to a climate change scenario.
Investigate: Students research two solutions to climate change using Project Drawdown resources.
Inspire: Students collaborate to create a poster about a solution to climate change and present their work.
In this lesson, students analyze and compare case studies of two communities that were forced to relocate due to flooding. Students then research a local community vulnerable to flooding and design a managed retreat that considers both social and cultural needs.
Inquire: Students reflect on the place where they live and discuss a photo of the impact of flooding on a Wisconsin community.
Investigate: Students watch a short video about Valmeyer, Illinois, and Odanah, Wisconsin, two towns forced to relocate due to flooding, then participate in a jigsaw activity to investigate further.
Inspire: Students use flood risk mapping tools to select a location and then design a plan for a managed retreat.
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