The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change explains in this report the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels (USA 2018).

The global warming controversy primarily concerns what percentage the 20th century increase in surface temperature is attributable to greenhouse gases and what steps, if any, society should take in response, and whether it is in a country’s economic interest to take action to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.There is a strong consensus among scientists that most recent ...

Three readings for high school students include background information and quotes addressing such questions as: What causes global warming? What is being done about it? What else needs to be done? Questions for discussion and suggestions for student inquiry and citizenship activities follow (Teachable Moment 2007)

Bill McKibben explains three simple numbers ”that add up to global catastrophe” (Rolling Stone, July 2012)

The units contain five elements: content objectives, teaching strategies, examples of classroom activities, lists of resources for teachers and students, and an appendix on the academic standards the unit implements (USA: Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute 2022).

Is it possible that overfishing, super germs, and global warming are all caused by the same thing? (TEDEd Lesson 2022)

Unterrichtsmodul für eine 11. Klasse von Stefanie Heinemann und Uta Schramm, Holzland-Gymnasium Hermsdorf (2013-19)

The biggest environmental organization in the United States engages in lobbying politicians to promote environmentalist policies. Recent focuses of the club include promoting sustainable energy, mitigating global warming, and opposing the use of coal (2018). 

Climate change is not a game. Global fairness means that all carry responsibilities. The consequences of our lifestyles impact the poor and powerless the most. Limiting global warming to less than a 2°C increase through drastic emission cuts in the developed world and greater climate protection in developing countries is necessary for our climate and our ...

This teaching unit focuses on the causes and effects of climate change in general, and the issue of culprits and victims in particular. This basic module should allow the pupils to gain the basic knowledge for the following modules, which are conceived as case studies.