Let's Talk About the Climate Crisis: The Science Behind Climate Change
In this 6-week course, students will explore WHY the climate crisis is occurring, its effects on different ecosystems and Earth processes, and ways we can each contribute to changing the course of climate change.
Annette Chatzikonstantinou (she/they)
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, students will be given a journal-style handout to complete after class. This will help them to reflect on what they've learned in each class.Assessment
Students will receive a certificate of completion upon full completion of the course (watching the lesson recordings in case of a missed class will count towards completion)Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Hello! Welcome to "Let's Talk About the Climate Crisis: The Science Behind Climate Change". If you are passionate about the environment and want to learn more about what is going on with the climate crisis, then this is the course for you! In this 6-week course, we will discuss many topics within the sphere of climate change: In Lesson 1 we will learn what climate change is, how the greenhouse effect is causing climate change, and other contributing factors that are driving climate change and global warming. In Lesson 2 we will study the effects of climate change on our oceans and seas, including fish migration, CO2 sequestering, and ocean acidification. In Lesson 3 we will discuss the effects of climate change on the water cycle and weather, including glaciers, sea level rise and extreme weather conditions. In Lesson 4 we will discuss the effects of climate change and human activity on land animals and plants, including extinctions, changes in geographic range, adaptation difficulties, and more. In Lesson 5 we will discuss the effects of climate change on us -- humans. We will look at the current and future climate problems that are affecting/will effect humans on Earth. In Lesson 6 we will use everything that we've learned to discuss the future of our planet. While the future may be uncertain, we will work together to come up with ways that we can each contribute to decreasing our impact an reducing climate change. Each lesson is designed in a lecture-style setting with slides, videos, questions, and room for class discussions. A journal-style handout will be provided for students to complete during/after each class. No prior knowledge is necessary... but an interest/passion in climate change is always welcome!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to discuss climate change in-depth and explain many impacts that climate change will have on our planet in the future. Students will be able to explain some ways that people can reduce their impact on the environment.
Other Details
Supply List
A handout will be provided to each student for use during/after class. Students will also be given web access to the lesson slides after each lesson.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Queen’s University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Queen’s University
I obtained a B.ScH Honours in Biology, during which I extensively studied conservation biology and environmental science. My concentration in my B.Ed is Environmental Education, where I was trained specifically to teach to all ages about environmental and climate science. In addition, my teachable subjects are biology and geology, both of which are subjects which cover climate change and/or the effects of climate change. I have a great deal of experience training and teaching about this topic.Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-8 learners per class
