Have the Talk, Climate Conversations
Provided by: ACE|Published on: March 30, 2021|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plans
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: ACE
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
- This lesson will prepare students to have a thoughtful conversation about climate change and highlights the importance of listening and engaging respectfully with others.
- This resource includes a lesson plan, student worksheet, presentation slides, and two videos.
Teaching Materials
Prerequisites:
- Ensure students are familiar with basic facts about climate science, the impacts of climate change on people and the planet, and some solutions.
Preparation:
- Make a free account to access the materials.
- Note that users must click the title of the first video for the correct link to open.
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this lesson to follow any lesson or discussion about climate change and this other resource is directly related to talking about climate change.
Differentiation:
- The student worksheet provides an excellent scaffolding tool for ELL and students with learning differences.
- For the "Climate Conversation Guide," consider having fill-in-the-blank prompts for students. For example, "I will have a conversation with _________."
Related Resources:
- Other resources to consider using with this resource include this Yale lesson plan about connecting data to storytelling, and this video about leaving the world a better place.
The OARTAC model is appropriate for a good climate conversations, without being persuasive. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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