The Secret to Talking About Climate Change
Provided by: ACE|Published on: April 27, 2021|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plans
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: ACE
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
- In this video, students will hear advice on how to have effective conversations about climate change.
- The resource also includes an article about heat as a form of energy, a student worksheet, and a lesson plan to go with the video.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video is probably best used as a starting point for students to begin talking to others about climate change.
- This is a great resource for virtual learning, as the lesson plan includes a Google Doc.
Additional Prerequisites
- The video is available to view without an account but teachers need to create a free account to access the additional materials.
- Having the steps written out ahead of time may help some students follow along with the process.
Differentiation
- You may consider having students create a conversation plan based on the steps suggested in the video.
- Science classes could use the heat article for lessons about forms of energy, thermodynamics, weather, and climate.
- Other resources to consider on this topic include this project about climate action and this Talking Climate Handbook.
This is a good resource for engaging in a climate conversation, giving opportunities for respondents to share their climate story and experience. This is recommended for teaching.
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