"Climate Action" Virtual Youth Forum for BC
Welcome “Climate Action” Youth Forum participants! This page is your home base for all the events, materials & links that are part of this Forum.
Please reach out to samantha@LSF-LST.ca if you have any questions or feedback!
Before You Begin:
We need your help! Before you start the Youth Forum with your class, please have each student fill out our short survey. We need this information for our funders. We can’t continue the Youth Forums without it!
Please forward this link to your students and ask them each to complete it ASAP: www.LSF-LST.ca/forms/cc-student-survey
Get Started!
- Kickoff Event: Learn more about the Youth Forum and hear from our inspirational keynote speaker, Arshia from Climate Recentered!
> Watch the Kickoff recording
> Check out the Kickoff slides - Climate Change 101: This course designed for grades 7-12 by our partners at Let’s Talk Science will bring your students up to speed on climate change knowledge before starting the Forum workshops!
> Access the course
The kickoff and climate change 101 course are optional, but recommended!
Student Workshops
Complete any 4 (or more!) of the following workshops with your students to receive your $500 Action Project grant!
Live Workshops:
All times in Pacific Standard Time.
Remember, all live workshops are recorded so you can catch up if you miss one!
Workshop Description: In this session we’ll investigate how countries have individually contributed to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the years and how they must now work together to mitigate the damaging effects of climate change. Students will learn what they can do to ensure Canada does our part.
Materials/Prep:
- Paper
- Writing utensils
- White board
Instructions:
- Students will be playing a collective jeopardy game, where points will be scored internally amongst classes.
- Groups will answer questions on paper in class and educators will be given time to record points for groups who get the answer correct on their whiteboard. This is just for fun!
> Watch this workshop recording
> Register for GreenLearning’s Decoding Carbon Challenge and propose your own innovative climate policy for Canada, your community or your school to win up to $1,000 in prizes!
Learn more about GreenLearning
Workshop Description: Unwrap links between plastics and climate change while we explore solutions, tools and actions we can all take to create a brighter future! How are we connected to these challenges and how can we help? Is plastic good or bad? What is a microplastic? Let’s discuss and share ideas for getting engaged in solutions!
Materials/Prep:
- Paper
- Pencil
>Watch this workshop recording
Follow up resources:
- Ocean Plastic Education Kit
- Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup!
- How to Host a Shoreline Cleanup Video
- Shoreline Cleanup Site Coordinator Guide
- Design Thinking Intro Slides
Learn more about OceanWise
Workshop Description: This workshop focuses on being aware of where your food comes from, and how to make choices that have a better impact on both the environment and your own health. Join us as we break down how food travels from point A to point B, sustainable options to help reduce your daily food miles, and help you see your food in a whole new light.
Materials/Prep:
- Paper
- Pencil
- Calculator
- Internet access for 5-10 mins of personal research
> Watch this workshop recording
Learn more about SucSeed
Workshop Description: YCAP is a collaboration between Climate Hub at UBC and Be the Change Earth Alliance consisting of climate storytelling workshops facilitated by UBC students in high school classrooms and other community settings. The goal is to foster hope and agency by empowering participants with the knowledge and confidence to become “Climate Ambassadors” in their own communities.
Materials/Prep:
- Print out the YCAP worksheet for each student in advance
- Check out the slides for links!
> Watch this workshop recording
Learn more about UBC Climate Hub
Workshop Description: In this workshop we’ll discuss the causes and impacts of climate change before diving into what individuals can do about it! How can we reduce our personal greenhouse gas emissions and make a difference?
Workshop Description: So you’ve participated in the workshops and learned about all kinds of climate issues… Now what? Our Action Project Planning workshop will show you what an Action Project looks like and help you consider your interests and skills, your sphere of influence, and the root causes of the issue so you can take on the best Action Project ever!
Materials/Prep:
- Please print this worksheet (double-sided) – 1 copy per student
- Internet-enabled devices for Kahoot
Pre-Recorded Workshops:
Available anytime!
Workshop Description: In this session students will explore how we capture and use the wind to generate electrical energy, how wind energy is being used across the country, and how students can support the transition to renewable energies.
Materials/Prep:
- Educator Guide
- Handout (use fillable PDF or print)
- Exit Ticket (use fillable PDF or print)
Workshop Description: In this session, students will explore a circular economic model in relation to the problem of plastic waste in the environment. Through examination of the Plastic Problem and technological solutions to plastic waste, students will feel empowered to address this complex issue and close the loop on plastic.
Materials/Prep:
- Educator Guide
- Handout (use fillable PDF or print)
Workshop Description:
This interactive workshop will explore climate change impacts and solutions through the Climate Atlas of Canada, an engaging online tool for students, researchers, decision-makers, and communities. As an example, we will look at the health impacts of climate change and students will have the opportunity to participate in a “treasure hunt” to find the answers on the site themselves.
Materials/Prep:
- Writing utensil & paper
- Internet-enabled device – 1 per student or shared
Workshop Description:
Students will learn to code a short program in Scratch that will allow them to create a “Choose your own climate adventure” game. They will code questions and answers, animate, and interactions with the program that will help them better understand how the littlest changes in their actions can have an impact. The learning is accessible to all ages and skill levels. This workshop is broken down into two 30-minute recordings.
Materials/Prep:
- Computer/Tablet
- Create a free Scratch account at scratch.mit.edu/join
This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada
Teacher Sessions & Resources
- PD Meet & Greet
More info about how the Youth Forum will work and how we can help!
> Watch the recording (10min)
> Check out the slides for details! - Café Chat
Check in on how it’s going and discuss next steps for taking action with your students!
> Check out the slides
Action Project Grant
Completed all your workshops? Time to request your $1,000 Action Project grant!
Feedback Form
We encourage students & teachers to offer feedback on each workshop using our form!
Additional Resources
- Check out our database of over 1,500 curriculum-connected classroom resources on R4R
- Empowering Learners in a Warming World climate change inquiry guide
- Engaging Students in Sustainable Action Projects guide
- Action Project inspiration on Our Canada Project
