Resource Title

Climate Change Teaching & Learning Unit

Summary

Curriculum-linked teaching & learning unit on topics related to climate change for Junior Cycle (CSPE, History, Geography) and Transition Year at post primary level in Ireland.

Resource Details

Author: Global Education Time team and edited by A Partnership with Africa (APA)
Publisher: Global Education Time
Countries of Publication: Ireland, Italy
Year: 2025
Page Count: 113

Curriculum Subjects: Civic Social and Political Education, History, Geography
Intended Audiences: Post Primary, Junior Cycle
Format: Activity Pack
Topics: Climate Change, Climate Justice
SDGs: 1. No Poverty, 3. Good Health and Well-Being, 4. Quality Education, 6. Clean Water and Sanitation, 7. Affordable and Clean Energy, 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10. Reduced Inequalities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 13. Climate Action, 17. Partnerships for the Goals
Countries of Focus: Ireland, Switzerland, Tuvalu, Oceania, Uganda, Marshall Islands

Description

Developed as part of an international collaboration between education practitioners across Europe, this unit aims to transform climate education from passive learning into active citizenship.

By linking global education to the Junior Cycle curriculum, students are empowered to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged changemakers for a sustainable future.

This unit includes:

subject learning outcomes linked to Junior Cycle CSPE, History, Geography and Transition Year
details on teaching approaches
suggestions on assessments for learning
a youth action component
10 core activities and supporting worksheets and resource pages.

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