Climate Solutions 101: Stopping Climate Change
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Provided by: Project Drawdown|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This resource provides an in-depth video introduction to climate change that discusses the need to reduce emissions, support and augment natural carbon sinks, and improve equality around the world.
- Links to more information, a video discussion about feeding the world in a sustainable way, and downloadable graphics are also available on the website.
Subjects: Social Studies, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Project Drawdown
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video provides many break points to jump to specific topics.
- It is easy for non-science learners to understand.
Prerequisites
- There are a number of videos and other online materials to use for extensions or to provide background knowledge for students.
- The supplemental video under Expert Conversations does have the words "hell" and "sexier".
Differentiation & Implementation
- The sections "What are Greenhouse Gases" and "What Do They Do" are very basic and could be used for younger students or non-science classes.
- The downloadable graphics could be printed off or shared with students to provide follow-along materials, student slides, or content for a related assignment.
- This resource can be a starting point for teachers to develop additional content. Additional content can be more more nuanced or tailored to your specific classes.
- Other similar resources include this video about the history of climate science and this video about natural solutions to climate change.
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About the Partner Provider
Project Drawdown
Project Drawdown is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help the world reach “drawdown”—the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. Cities, universities, corporations, philanthropies, policymakers, communities, educators, activists, and more turn to Project Drawdown as they look to advance effective climate action. Project Drawdown resources for educators include the database of Drawdown Solutions, educational video series Climate Solutions 101, the Drawdown Stories initiative, and more.
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