The Climate Action Unit features: 3 customized Lesson Plans focusing on Climate Change, Climate Systems and Climate Action, 12 of BCTEA’s ‘Action Packs’ updated to reflect the urgency of the climate crisis and 1 brand new Climate Justice Action Pack. The landmark IPCC report released in October 2018 that highlights we now have just 11 years to radically transform our economies and societies away from fossil fuels. This Climate Action Unit will provide students with up to date resources on Climate Change related issues and emphasize the powerful role that they can play in transforming our societies and communities to address climate change.
The Climate Action Unit consists of 13 “Action Packs” and 3 different lesson plans with engaging student activities and videos. These learning resources are designed to:
- Inform students through in-depth research on global issues related to climate change
- Engage students with place-based activities to connect the global problems to local solutions
- Empower students to take meaningful actions in their homes, schools, and communities to address climate change.
The 13 engaging Action Packs in this Unit are:
- The Story of Meat
- Plastics
- Costly Trends
- Organic Waste
- Acidic Oceans
- Transportation
- Paper Cuts
- Bright Energy
- Being Chill & Heating Up
- Oil
- Nature Nurture
- Nature’s Rights
- Climate Justice
"[SLC] has had a surprisingly big impact on me, reminding us of our word's problems so many have turned a blind eye to. I have started becoming more mindful of the items we waste and recycle in my house. Of course, I knew of this dilemma earlier, but it never quite sunk in that climate change is real, it is happening, and I can make a difference." -Delta Student
HOW MUCH DOES THE CLIMATE ACTION UNIT COST?
The 2018 IPCC report warned of only 11 years to address climate change. In response to this urgent call to action Be The Change is making the new Climate Action Unit and all Student Leadership for Change (SLC) programs FREE for BC educators and students.
HOW CAN YOU ACCESS THE CLIMATE ACTION UNIT?
All you need to do is register for SLC and you will have access to the Climate Action Unit and all other SLC resources.