• In this activity, each student will choose a climate-related discussion topic from a list of topics, learn more about the topic, and then discuss the topic with another student. 
• Discussion topics include international aid, climate education, clean energy, food and farming, carbon capture, capitalism, and the role of government. 

Positives

• This activity features topics that some students may never have considered before, including the banning of synthetic fertilizer or the abolishment of capitalism.
• The activity encourages students to show empathy.

Additional Prerequisites

• Before the discussion, students will have to complete a ClimateScience course. The courses vary in length, but some take up to an hour to complete.
• This activity is designed for pairs, but it would also work for small groups.

Differentiation

• Teachers could also include climate policy topics that might be more relevant for the students, such as the school cafeteria should serve meat-free meals three days a week.
• In a government class, students could represent different countries while discussing these issues.
• Other resources on this topic include this article on evidence-based tips for climate communication and this TED video on how to talk about climate change.

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