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Access Free Lesson Plan Here: Climate Change and Public Health
In this lesson, students explore how climate change is impacting public health in New Jersey, understand the difference between climate mitigation and climate adaptation, and create a video advocating for a climate adaptation strategy related to public health in New Jersey.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch What Are the Implications of Climate Change for Public Health? and discuss how the video relates to emotions and justice.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn the difference between climate mitigation and adaptation and explore example climate adaptation strategies related to public health in New Jersey.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students select one climate adaptation strategy related to public health in New Jersey, conduct research, and create a video.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to explain climate mitigation and climate adaptation.
- Students will be able to create a video advocating for a specific climate adaptation strategy related to public health in New Jersey.
This lesson is aligned to New Jersey standards.
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