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This report offers an overview of climate change education in Belgium, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, and Sweden, identifying entry points for teaching about climate change in primary and secondary education.

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Available in 5 languages: English, French, Polish, Swedish and Serbian.

Get ready to teach climate change with the Carbon Act Learning Scenarios!

The Carbon Act Project is developing Learning Scenarios to help teachers seamlessly integrate climate change into their lessons. These scenarios, created in collaboration with primary and secondary educators and tested in classrooms across Europe, will soon be available on our website and included in an online catalogue.

• Diet for Earth - Dominika Moszczyńska, Ewa Podyma (IGF)
  Students are familiarised with the concept of a planetary diet. Students analyse carbon footprint graphs of selected food products (both local and exotic products). Students present a metaplan that includes information about where our food comes from. They also discuss the causes of food waste. What could be done to decrease the amount of wasted food? Next, students create a sample meal recipe based on the principles of the Planetary Diet. They prepare meals using recipes and consume them.
  Suggested age: 13-14
  Subjects: biology, ecology
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• Use your imagination - Katarzyna Karcz, Monika Jaworska (IGF)
  This Learning Scenario combines science and art. Students first read chosen articles about possible visions of our world in the future. Based on the information from the articles, they list important environmental changes from their perspective that may occur as a consequence of climate change.
  Suggested age: 10-14
  Subjects: biology, earth sciences
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• Facts and myths on climate - Jolanta Jaros, Urszula Mielniczuk, Izabela Strojek (IGF)
  This Learning Scenario describes activities in which students learn to extract valuable content about climate from the Internet and verify information. It aims to make students aware of the disinformation problem online and how to verify data.
  Suggested age: 13-18
  Subjects: biology, geography, physics
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• Oxford debate on climate change - Joanna Wilmańska (IGF)
  This Learning Scenario invites students to debate whether it is better to prevent climate change or accept its effects and counteract them. It develops skills in critical thinking, analysis, and argument-building.
  Suggested age: 13-18
  Subjects: biology, geography, physics
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• Everyday choices - do everyday decisions have an impact on the climate and its changes? - Kinga Budzik, Patrycja Rybka (IGF)
  This Learning Scenario contains materials and tasks to help primary school students understand how their decisions impact climate change. Students will explore the greenhouse effect and learn to distinguish facts from myths.
  Suggested age: 11-14
  Subjects: chemistry, environment, geography
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• The Impact of Climate Change on the Bura, the Healthy Wind of the Adriatic Sea - Sanja Ivanac (EUN)
  This Learning Scenario explores the formation and significance of the Bura wind on Velebit, demonstrating how its patterns affect local communities and are influenced by global climate shifts. Students will investigate these dynamics through activities such as interactive simulations like the Wind Game, collaborative research on meteorological websites tracking the Bura, and creating Canva posters depicting the wind's impacts and climate change effects.
  Suggested age: 12-15
  Subjects: geography, physics
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• Zero Waste: Upcycling Cooking Oil - Kyriaki Iliadou (EUN)
  In this Learning Scenario, students explore the environmental impact of waste cooking oil and learn creative ways to recycle it into useful products. They use scientific research to guide their exploration, reading relevant materials and conducting hands-on experiments in the school lab. This includes making soaps, candles, and biofuels.
  Suggested age: 15-18
  Subjects: applied sciences, chemistry, environment
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• Microplastics: Exploring Impact and Solutions - Kameliya Savova, Vaibhav Budhiraja (EUN)
  Ever wondered about the fate of discarded plastics in our waterways? Dive into the world of microplastics and their environmental impact with this engaging Learning Scenario. Designed to empower students to address microplastic pollution and its broader implications, this Learning Scenario unfolds across multiple lessons.
  Suggested age: 14-17
  Subjects: biology, chemistry, information and communications technology (ICT)
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• My Nature Friendly School - Balint Mihaela Elena (EUN)
  This Learning Scenario engages 5th to 7th-grade students in a series of hands-on lessons focused on environmental awareness and sustainability. Beginning with an exploration of climate change and pollution, students research topics like carbon footprints and types of pollution.
  Suggested age: 11-14
  Subjects: biology, chemistry, technology
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• Exploring Ocean Acidification: Understanding Climate Change's Impact on Marine Ecosystems - Luis Redondo (EUN)
  This Learning Scenario comprises four lessons designed to deepen students' comprehension of ocean acidification, a critical consequence of climate change. Students will investigate the effects of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and nitric oxide on marine ecosystems, emphasising the role of pH in environmental sustainability.
  Suggested age: 13-16
  Subjects: biochemistry, biology
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• Creating an Optimal Climate for Photosynthesis: Understanding the Role of Carbon - Sladjana Jovic (EUN)
  This Learning Scenario helps students appreciate the role of photosynthesis in sustaining life and mitigating climate change. In three dynamic lessons, students will explore photosynthesis, the secret process that fuels life on Earth.
  Suggested age: 15-18
  Subjects: applied sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, technology
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• Exploring Climate Change and Solar Energy Solutions - Maria Zambrotta (EUN)
  This Learning Scenario aims to provide students with an understanding of climate change and the viability of solar energy as a sustainable solution. By integrating theoretical knowledge, practical experiments, and real-world case studies, students will be empowered to make informed decisions and actively contribute to a more sustainable future.
  Suggested age: 15-18
  Subjects: chemistry, mathematics, physics, technology
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• Sustainable Houses and Climate Change - Alexia Alexandrou (EUN)
  Sustainable Houses is a Learning Scenario designed to foster sustainability awareness and action among students. Through interactive activities and hands-on projects, students explore the concepts of sustainable housing, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainable materials, and the critical impacts of climate change.
  Suggested age: 7-12
  Subjects: applied sciences, geography, information and communications technology (ICT), mathematics, technology
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• Together for the Climate: Reducing CO2, Shaping the Future - Marta Azevedo (EUN)
  How do our daily activities shape our ecological footprint, and what steps can we take to lead more sustainable lives? This Learning Scenario engages students in exploring the environmental impact of rising CO2 levels and discovering practical strategies to reduce their carbon footprint.
  Suggested age: 15-17
  Subjects: biology, chemistry, geography, physics
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• Whispers of Loss: The Significance of One Degree - Georgia Laskari (EUN)
  This Learning Scenario aims to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of environmental concepts among students, specifically focusing on biodiversity loss caused by the effects of climate change.
  Suggested age: 11-12
  Subjects: earth sciences, environment, geography, information and communications technology (ICT)
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Calling all climate educators!

Save the date! The Carbon Act Project is thrilled to announce a competition as part of the 2025 STEM Discovery Campaign happening February next year. Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon!

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Our upcoming report will showcase best practices for integrating climate change and sustainability topics at both classroom and school levels. It will feature insights from classroom implementations of Learning Scenarios by Carbon Act pilot teachers, competition participants, and MOOC contributors, along with recommendations for effective climate change education. Stay tuned for valuable insights to enrich climate education in schools!