Geoengineering: Can Techno Fixes Save Us From Climate Change?
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Provided by: Project Look Sharp|Published on: August 12, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this media literacy activity, students will read two articles about geoengineering and decipher the messaging and intention behind each article.
- Students will learn that geoengineering projects could help to reduce global warming; however, geoengineering techniques come with several environmental, political, and societal risks.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: Project Look Sharp, Sox Sperry
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Classroom Implementation:
- The lesson plan provides discussion questions for social studies, science, English language arts, and media literacy classes.
Preparation:
- The lesson plan and student handout can be downloaded and used offline.
- Review the How to Use Materials section associated with this activity.
- Create a free Project Look Sharp account to access the materials.
Interdisciplinary Connections:
- Economics
- Students analyze the economic impact of geoengineering.
- Science:
- Science classes could research recent newspaper articles on geoengineering to compare the points raised.
Extensions
- After reading and discussing the articles, students debate geoengineering as a solution for stopping or slowing climate change.
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Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.
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