Unit 8: Climate Change
Duration of Days: 5
Students will know how contemporary environmental issues are frames by political forces and news media. Students will recognize distinct global points of view and media biases surrounding environmental policy and climate action. Students will understand the concept of ecological change over time and its connection to socio-economic developments.
Students will collect and evaluate scientific and political news reports from modern multimedia networks. Students will conduct peer-led inquiry sessions regarding real-world climate emergencies and systemic solutions. Students will synthesize information from challenging readings to build informed viewpoints.
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Students will showcase media literacy through analytical blog posts assessing environmental news bias.
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Students will engage in structured peer dialogue to resolve competing viewpoints on international climate mandates.
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Assessments will measure student progress toward fulfilling key Mastery-Based Learning Social Studies Standards.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Science & Socio-Political Landscape of Climate Change | 1 |
| 2 | Media Framing and Polarization of Climate Policy | 1 |
| 3 | Global vs. Local Ecological Impact Studies | 1 |
| 4 | International Climate Accords vs. Grassroots Resistance | 1 |
| 5 | Designing Local Ecological Interventions | 1 |