About This Lesson
This lesson is designed to inspire and empower students to make a difference with creative solutions in both large and small ways.
This lesson will introduce students to possible solutions to global warming that have been suggested or implemented by young environmental activists. Students will learn more deeply about one of the solutions, be asked to explore and evaluate its outcomes, brainstorm ways to enhance the solution, and participate in implementing one of these processes. This lesson is a great antidote to climate anxiety!
In Part 1, students consider what is meant by “regreening” the Earth.
Part 2 introduces students to young activists around the globe. Students consider the impact of these teen activists and consider whether any of their efforts could be applied to the community your students live in. They formulate an action plan and present their plan to the group
In Part 3, students plan a viable project that they can carry out in their community.
This lesson includes three printable handouts:
- Young Environmental Activists Worksheet
- Problem Profile Handout Worksheet
- Regreen Your World Worksheet
