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Educators willl earn about and share the causes, impacts, and solutions of climate change.
Educators will ground themselves in current develop ecological awareness for their students, or, if completing this micro-credential without students, the educator will research a policy or movement related to ecological justice, climate change, and protection of nature or natural resources.
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Educators will understand and share the disproportionate impacts of climate change on our communities and solutions to advance equity.
Educators will expand awareness on climate justice by creating an action plan OR a lesson plan to promote environmental justice.
Educators will understand the key drivers of greenhouse gas emissions in the K-12 education system and take action to reduce the environmental impact on their school community.
Educators will connect the key drivers of greenhouse gas emissions to an action they can take in their classroom or building and create both a detailed action plan and a presentation that will serve as a call to action for their students and/or school community.
Educators will identify how climate change impacts their school and local community. They will also advocate for and take action to adapt and build resilience.
Understand what climate change is and its impact on education. Plan for adaptations within the school community that will help the community deal effectively with impacts due to climate change.
Educators will engage with the community around solutions to climate change.
Educators will create an action plan that works with stakeholders to carry out an initiative about climate change.
Educators will engage students in learning about climate change and how to devise solutions. Educators will share their learning experiences with students’ families or community members.
Educators will connect climate change topics to the current curriculum and/or standards, create a lesson plan that will engage students in learning about climate change, share learnings with families or the community, and reflect on the process.