Lesson plans Climate change

Climate Challenge
Lesson Plans

ERASMUS+ KA229
2020-1-EL01-KA229-078939_1 «Technology as solution for climate
change».

Introduction
In the face of the resent catastrophic floods and the fires in the European countries, the significance of addressing climate change has never been more pronounced. The global climate crisis poses complex challenges that demand informed, engaged, and resilient communities. It calls for proactive individuals who understand the science, appreciate the impact, and are equipped to act as responsible stewards of our planet.

This collection was designed to empower high school teachers who prepared activities for students during the mobilities in the frame of Erasmus+ KA229 project ion to take on the climate crisis. Through interactive activities, we aimed to raise awareness on the multifaceted aspects of climate change, encourage critical thinking, and inspire collective action. Our goal was to cultivate a sense of urgency and responsibility.

Each lesson plan incorporates effective teaching strategies that align with best practices in education:

Hands-On Learning: The lesson plans incorporate hands-on activities and real-world projects. These experiences encourage personal and collective commitment to change and provide students with tangible connections to the concepts of climate change.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Climate change is a complex issue that transcends traditional subject boundaries. The lesson plans integrate multiple disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of the topic.
Engaging Discussions: The activities provide the scaffolding for constructive discussions, thoughtful analyses and encourage open and respectful discussions aiming at exploring diverse perspectives and developing critical thinking skills.
Real-Life Relevance: The lessons plans emphasize the real-world relevance of climate change. Students are encouraged to consider how the concepts they learn apply to their lives, communities, and the global environment.

5.Active Learning: The lesson plans include activities that require active participation and collaboration among students. Group work, debates, and problem-solving scenarios are integral components.

6.Inclusive Content: The suggested content reflects diverse perspectives and experiences related to climate change. The lesson plans highlight the importance of equity and social justice in addressing climate challenges.

7.Technology Integration: The lessons plans leverage technology, simulations, and online resources to enhance understanding and engage students.

Students' assessment can be based on their participation in discussions, completion of homework assignments, the quality of their research presentations and the quality of their engagement into tasks and activities. Teachers can also assign written reflections or essays.

The lesson plans could be enriched with extension activities like discussions with guest speakers and field trips.

For homework assignment students could research projects related to local issues or research climate-related news articles or documentaries for discussion.

Climate Change and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Define climate change and explain its causes.
Understand the concept of a carbon footprint.
Identify individual and collective actions to reduce their carbon footprint.
Analyze the impact of personal choices on the environment.

Materials:

Whiteboard and markers or a projector for presentations.
Internet access for research.
Handouts on climate change and carbon footprint.
Calculator.

Introduction (15 minutes):

Begin with a brief discussion about weather and climate.
Ask students what they know about climate change and record their responses on the board.

1st Session

Presentation (30 minutes):

Provide a presentation or video about climate change, including its causes (greenhouse gases, human activities, deforestation, etc.).
Discuss the impacts of climate change on the environment, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise.

Group Discussion (10 minutes)

Divide students into small groups and give them a climate change case study.
Ask each group to discuss the causes, effects, and potential solutions related to the assigned case study.