Climate change adaptation: Society and economy
Grades 9 to 10 (Ontario)
Secondary cycle 2 (Quebec)
By participating in activities like the ones in this lesson plan, students will develop a better understanding of the factors that contribute to climate change; and of the effects of climate change on society, the economy, and the environment. They will also explore the notion of adapting to climate change – both its existing and expected effects – to not only mitigate risks but also take advantage of possible opportunities.
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To support teachers and students through this learning experience, this activity kit includes:
- A teacher’s guide (PDF, 4 MB)
- A link to Mission zero, Ingenium’s digital climate impact game targeted to youth and actions they can take (included in the teacher’s guide)
- Curriculum connections (included in the teacher’s guide)
- Student handouts (included in the teacher’s guide)
- Downloadable infographics (PDF, 4 MB)
- High-resolution graphics – activity 4 (PDF, 800 KB)
- Stakeholder profiles (PDF, 740 KB)
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