Changing Climate, Changing Cities: Virtual Field Trip from Phoenix to Shenzhen

• This lesson takes students on a virtual field trip, discusses natural climate solutions, and encourages students to think about the various ways climate change affects different communities. 
• Students learn about climate change, the effects of climate change on those cities, and mitigation efforts. 

Positives

• A step-by-step teacher guide with discussion questions, video links, and optional resources to supplement the lesson.
• Adaptable for elementary and middle school grade levels.
• Can be incorporated into different subject areas (e.g. science, geography, etc).
• Multiple lesson options.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with certain vocabulary words pertaining to climate change. There is a vocabulary list offered in the lesson guide.
  

Differentiation

• Videos provide closed captioning for ESE and ELL accommodations.
• Lessons can be adapted to different grade levels and standards.