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Free Online Climate Workshops For Elementary and Middle School Students


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/14/2021
Sign up for free online climate workshops taught by high school students covering a range of topics in an engaging, interactive way with many games, unique activities and time for discussions and questions.

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Sign up for free online climate workshops taught by high school students covering a range of topics in an engaging, interactive way with many games, unique activities and time for discussions and questions. 

 

The workshops run through July and August on Wednesdays from 4PM - 5PM EST and Saturdays from 11AM - 12PM EST. 

 

July Workshops (All times are EST):

Intro to Climate Change July 7th @4PM: Define climate change, learn about the greenhouse effect with a drawing activity, learn about renewable energy, and finally wrap up with actions you can take.  

Climate Policy July 10th @11AM: Reviews common climate policies around the globe, how students can advocate for them, and do a climate policy simulation where students pretend to be legislators.

Health and Climate July 14th @4PM: Pretend to be reporters discussing the Flint Michigan water crisis and an activity on why people with health conditions are disproportionately affected.

Redlining and Climate July 17th @11AM: Basic history of redlining and how it connects to climate change through a news reporter activity and redlining edition game of life.

 

August Workshops (All times are EST):

Fast Fashion August 4th @4PM: Teaches students about the fast fashion industry through a DIY mask making & trivia activities

The Science Behind Climate Change August 7th @11AM: Learn about climate science through a map activity and conversations about the world around us.

Climate Justice Monopoly August 11th @4PM: Learn about climate justice through playing a unique monopoly game.​

Why There's Resistance To Climate Action August 14th @11AM: Learn about climate psychology and initial cost through conversations and team activities.​

 

Learn more at https://www.springforwardclimate.org/summer-workshops

Sign up at https://forms.gle/R6FbFZScSgv5XYZ59

Email springforwardclimate@gmail.com with any questions! 


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Location:

ONLINE ONLY
Contact name: 
Spring Forward
The event has already taken place on this date: 
08/14/2021
Time: 
4PM - 5PM EST on Wednesdays 11AM - 12PM EST on Saturdays