Introduction to the PLT Climate Change e-Unit

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY THE INTRODUCTION UNIT. IT IS NOT THE FULL COURSE. THE FULL COURSE CAN BE FOUND HERE. Climate change is one of the biggest global challenges we face, which is why it’s so important to educate the next generation of citizens and conservation leaders, ready to be part of the solution and take action on climate change. The Climate Change and Forests: From Seed to Carbon Sink includes eight activities for educators working with students in grades 9-12. The e-unit is designed to empower educators to engage learners in inquiry and place-based learning that will help them discover: What is climate change? How do forests contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including in urban areas? How does climate change affect forests and populations, globally and in Canada? What are possible individual, collective, and systemic strategies for reducing our carbon footprints? How does sustainable and climate-smart forestry support climate action? How can green jobs help address climate change?