Opinions on Climate Change

Some people believe that changes in climate are a natural occurrence and some refute claims that it is a crisis. What do you think?

How Worried Are You?

How worried are you about climate change? How does reading this book affect your thinking about it?

Human Graph on Climate Change

Conduct a “human graph” activity to reflect students’ current opinions on climate change. In a large, open area, like the gym, post a series of signs on one wall, about 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart, saying, “I strongly agree,” “I agree somewhat” and “I do not agree” (or...

Climate Change Quiz

Use Getting Started: Climate Change Quiz (download link below). Have students take the quiz in groups, with a quizmaster for each group. After the quiz, have a class discussion about what students want to learn from this study and what their biggest concerns about...

Setting Boundaries for Safe Discussion

Introduce the book and your goals for studying it, and briefly outline the issues the book explores. Tell students that issues-based study raises varied opinions, and that, as a class, you will set some ground rules for maintaining a respectful and safe classroom...