The Climate Question
Suitable for Secondary schools. Supports the Citizenship and Geography National Curriculum
Overview
Programme
Education phase
Category of activity
SupportingTypes of activity
Runtime
2x 15-minute OR 1x 30-minute discussion sessions
How it helps
- Use this lively discussion session to turn climate worriers into warriors and to get a broader perspective on the sociological and psychological issues
- Gives students practical tips to make sense of news sources including social media
- Encourages students to take positive action through their travel and lifestyle choices for the best possible health and environmental outcomes
About the activity
Many young people are anxious about climate issues and feel powerless to take action. Others may be indifferent or doubt the seriousness of the issue. Use this lively discussion session to turn worriers into warriors and to get a broader perspective on the sociological and psychological issues.
How to evidence your activity
Upload a screenshot of email sent to Form tutors scheduling the session and/or any feedback emails from teachers following the session.
Activity steps
Step 1
Get planning. Check your termly schedule for Form Time, Citizenship/PSHE or Reading time and agree a suitable time to schedule the discussion session
Step 2
Familiarise yourself with the PowerPoint and teachers notes beneath the slides. Print out the accompanying worksheet and distribute a one copy of the 3-page resource per class
Step 3
Shout about it! Promote the session in staff briefing or an assembly
Step 4
Share feedback – encourage Form tutors to share any top tips from their class discussions. Was there any consensus on the world students would like to create? Share to the wider community via your newsletter, podcast or website
Step 5
Tell your story! Upload your evidence to 'My activities'