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Anxiety About Climate Change

Bryan Dibble
Bryan Dibble 2 months ago

Teaching about the impacts of climate change, I've noticed an increase in anxiety among many students regarding the future.  In my CWP class one of the talking points is climate change.  Of course it's a lot of negative news when I ask kids to bring issues to talk about.  Looking at climate change world wide brings us right back to the question, "Are we going to be affected?"  We are being affected in Central Washington State, but not even close to as bad as other places.  Just the massive storms in the midwest and south this week is scary enough.  We're seeing some massive changes in climate hurting places like California, the northeast, Floria, and others. How do you address these fears in your classroom?  Are there any particular discussions or activities you've found effective in providing some hope to students?  

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  • Donnetta Elsasser
    Donnetta Elsasser 1 month ago

    Bryan Dibble , I can't imagine how to comfort or address students in the aftermath of suffering a climate disaster.

    But, in general, I think that the OER lesson (several activities) about A Case for Climate Optimism is helpful to reframe climate issues into new perspectives and new hope for what we as individuals can do to promote climate education. 

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  • Donnetta Elsasser
    Donnetta Elsasser 1 month ago

    Bryan Dibble , I can't imagine how to comfort or address students in the aftermath of suffering a climate disaster.

    But, in general, I think that the OER lesson (several activities) about A Case for Climate Optimism is helpful to reframe climate issues into new perspectives and new hope for what we as individuals can do to promote climate education. 

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  • Bryan Dibble
    Bryan Dibble 1 month ago in reply to Donnetta Elsasser

    Agreed. I do try to keep positive.  I really think and believe we humans will figure it out before it's too late.  Not before we see some major shifts unfortunately, but soon enough to right the ship.  You being a fellow Washingtonian know we have it pretty good in our region.  

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