CLEAN Teleconference Call March 13, 2018
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New Opportunities Teaching Climate Change in Reading, Writing and Social Studies Classes
Bio: Natalie Stapert is Humanities Coordinator at the Lowell School in Washington, DC. As a catalyst for the sixth-grade Climate Change curriculum, she led a team of teachers, administrators, parents, and community groups to develop a year of "Climate and Culture" instruction. She has a BS Ed from Shippensburg University and an MA from Johns Hopkins.
Abstract: Lowell School's ground-breaking climate change curriculum currently in its pilot year teaches critical reading, writing, and social studies skills by investigating how climate change impacts humanity. Students engage with a broad range of nonfiction, biographical, and cli-fi titles in the reading class; they write climate research papers and op-eds; and they conduct awareness-raising campaigns. The presentation will include how Lowell transitioned from its traditional reading and writing program to this pioneering climate-focused curriculum, with support from staff at Climate Generation, as well as the highlights of the program and resources for teachers.
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