• In this online course, students will learn about the importance of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions, conduct in-depth research on the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and understand what taking climate action entails.
• Covering topics like energy, industry, and agriculture, the course also includes various readings paired with worksheets and activities, infographics, interactive charts, many videos, lesson plans for educators, and a final project.

Positives

• The resource includes both a student and teacher portal where teachers can access lesson plans and create classrooms, and students can access the course and assignments. 
• Students engage in a group project to apply their knowledge and develop their own climate solutions.
• The teacher portal includes access to forums, a blog, events, and professional development and planning resources for educators.

Additional Prerequisites

• The teacher and students must create an account to access the course.
• The course should take about three weeks to complete.
• Students will need access to the Internet for every part of the course besides the readings, worksheets, and videos, which can be printed.

Differentiation

• Designed to fit into a course at the end of the year, post-exams, the course can be used anytime during the year during lessons about policy writing, activism, innovation, institutions, and development.
• The course can also be used in science classes during lessons about climate change and human impacts on the environment.
• It is recommended that students complete the course individually, then complete the Key Ideas questions as a class, and the final climate project in groups.
  

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