Science Lesson: En-ROADS Climate Change Solutions
Created by Teacher(s): Denise Linder|Published on: September 25, 2023
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies, Engineering
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore the effectiveness, co-benefits, and equity of climate solutions and create a climate action scenario to limit global warming to 1.5°C using Climate Interactive’s En-ROADS simulator.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students wonder about the composition of the atmosphere and analyze the relationship between global temperature and atmospheric CO2.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students become familiar with the En-ROADS simulator and explore the real-world impact of different climate actions, including the co-benefits, equity considerations, and effect on global temperature.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students create an En-ROADS scenario of effective and equitable climate actions that limits the rise in global temperature to 1.5°C by the year 2100.
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Denise Linder
9-12 Chemistry Teacher
I have been teaching HS Chemistry in MA for the past 14 years, along with courses in Biology and Environmental Science. As an advocate for Climate Change education, for both teachers and students, I am always looking for content and opportunities to add climate change information to my professional practice and academic courses. I am also registered as a Climate Interactive En-ROADS Ambassador.
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