Mitigating Climate Change - Ages 10-14
In this one-time course, students will learn about climate change. Students will go on a virtual field trip to a receding glacier, understand what climate change is, what it is happening, and how it is effecting the Earth.
Rebecca Jansen
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(501)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn strategies for reducing the impact of climate change and helping the environment. Students will even go on a virtual field trip to a receding glacier! Students will interact with their teacher via Outschool tools and Nearpod. The class is structured and topics include the following: 1. What do you know? 2. What is climate change? What can we do to help? 3. Field trip 4. Key vocabulary and definitions 5. Coral reefs - what's happening? 6. Research 7. What can we do to help? 8. Let's make a plan! 9. Write a letter 10. Let's discuss your experience! Here, I will talk about my experience with Parks Canada in a turtle protection and incubation program! Some experience or knowledge is recommended but not required for enrolment in this course. Refund Policy: - All One-Time classes have a standard refund policy: "Full refund until a week in advance, or within 24 hours of purchase (until class starts)." - Please note that learners must reach out 24 hours in advance of our session to request a transfer. **For more information on the Outschool refund policy, please see: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16379-outschool-s-happiness-guarantee-and-refunds
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of climate change and how we can mitigate our footprint. Students will learn strategies they can utilize in their everyday life!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Discussing climate change with a scientific approach. No politics will be discussed.
Supply List
Materials will be provided by the teacher. Students do not need to purchase materials. If students wish to take notes, they will require a writing utensil and paper. This is encouraged.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
501reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and have taken classes in science and biology. Specifically, I have found a passion for environmental biology and ecology. I have also worked as an Educator with Parks Canada for three years teaching ecology and environmental biology to youth and adults. I am an engaging, young teacher who loves interacting with youth. I am very passionate about environmental science. I am very excited to be teaching science courses!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-8 learners per class
