What is Net-Zero?
Introductory Lessons
Description
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Students will learn about the meanings of net-zero and “drawdown” and how they relate to carbon emissions and climate change. They will also engage in an activity demonstrating the cons of carbon offsetting being used as a primary net-zero strategy.
Duration: Single Class
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Students will learn about the three main stages of reducing the energy use and emissions of their homes and schools. The three main stages, in order of priority, are reducing energy waste, improving energy efficiency, and implementing renew... read more
Students will be introduced to the greenhouse gas effect, the common types of greenhouse gases, and how they are produced through human activity. There is also an opportunity to engage in an experiment to see how human-produced CO2 in the a... read more
This multi-activity lesson package offers a number of choices for learners to explore the carbon cycle. Based on grade and subject, learners will complete a suitable activity to learn about carbon sinks and sources.
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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... read more
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Our lessons are based on the science and solutions of Project Drawdown. Project Drawdown is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help the world stop climate change — as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. They already have a world-renowned Climate Solutions Library of measurable practices and technologies that will reduce emissions.
Our lessons bring these solutions into the context of Canadian classrooms. We partnered with 25+ teachers all across Canada to create lesson plans on each of the Project Drawdown climate solutions. Our goal is for these lessons to enhance climate education with relevant solutions and ambitious targets that students can understand and enact.
Connecting Our Lessons to Your Curriculum
There is still a long way to go to fully incorporate climate education into curricula. Our lessons mobilize current Canadian curricula to discuss climate change. And we don’t stop at the doom and gloom. We are finding spaces in all subjects for students to explore climate action and take steps towards a sustainable future, with our lessons on emissions reduction and climate solutions. Search our library by subject, grade and region to find Solution Lessons relevant for your learners.
Introducing Our Lessons
We recommend introducing students to key climate concepts before implementing our Solutions Lessons. Use our introductory presentation or our Introductory Lessons to familiarize your students with emissions reduction and Canada’s net-zero policies.
Accessing Our Lessons
All lessons are available for download with our free online membership. Each lesson includes resources (digital and/or printable) to be used during delivery as well as detailed instructions on how you can implement the activities in your own class. We distribute all resources via Google Suites so you have your own copy to adapt and manipulate.
