In this course, participants will explore the basic causes and effects of climate change and develop strategies and lesson plans for teaching climate change to K-12 students. Participants will become familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards that pertain to climate change issues. They will learn to design dynamic lessons using “best practices” in teaching strategies to engage their students in thoughtful ways and motivate them to take action towards environmental stewardship. The course is organized in a way that allows for differentiation, depending upon the grade level the participant teaches. The unique design of this course allows participants flexibility to focus on the resources that best meet their needs for their own teaching situation.
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-12 teachers, all disciplines, who want to gain a new perspective on incorporating climate change content into their lessons to bring about awareness and positive change.
Course Materials: None
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