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Climate Crisis: In Canadian Context

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Description

This multi-activity lesson offers a number of choices for learners to explore the climate crisis and how it affects Canada. Based on grade and subject, learners will complete a suitable activity to learn about the present and future impacts of climate change. At the end of the activity, students can take part in a group brainstorm (“affinity mapping”) to map their climate anxiety.

Duration: Single Class

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