Hope is a Verb
A conversation about climate education with Dr. Elizabeth Bagley from Project Drawdown
Homeschooling offers parents the opportunity to teach kids critical topics that may not be addressed in traditional schools. COP28 starts tomorrow and presents a perfect opportunity to educate kids about climate. But how does a parent navigate teaching a topic that can be so scary and overwhelming? By pairing the problem with strategic actions they can take to create solutions.
Dr. Elizabeth Bagley is Managing Director of Project Drawdown and a leading expert in climate solutions, with dual Ph.D.s in environment and resources and educational psychology. In this episode Dr. Bagley guides us through effective ways to educate both children and parents on climate change and its solutions. Bagley offers insights on Drawdown Learn and its impact on K–12 schools, the role of education in climate solutions, resources families can use to educate their children about climate, and explores how video games can teach systems thinking about complex issues and their solutions. From addressing the concerns of a 10-year-old to navigating the politicization of climate change in schools, the episode explores various resources and approaches for families to effectively teach and learn about climate change, empowering children to take meaningful action.
Dr. Elizabeth Bagley, a distinguished environmental educator and scientist, holds joint PhDs in Environmental Science, Environment and Resources, and Educational Psychology. Her expertise spans creating sustainability courses, developing educational video games, and designing professional development for teachers. At Project Drawdown, Dr. Bagley leads initiatives on climate solutions and educational outreach, combining her extensive knowledge in environmental science with innovative teaching methodologies to inspire and empower learners.
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Books, Articles, Publications, and Videos
Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken
Freakonomics Revised and Expanded Edition - Steven Levitt
Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis - Britt Wray
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Katharine K. Wilkinson
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Global Warming's Six Americas - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
Newsletter: Gen Dread | Brit Wray
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