Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

This course is part of Climate change education Specialization

Instructors: Juan Paredes

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify what climate change is and its connections with factors such as climate, Earth systems, and energy.
Design a diagnosis of ecological awareness and motivation to understand the short and long-term causes, effects, and risks of climate change.
Identify and promote global and local actions for climate change mitigation.

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Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course explores key concepts of climate change, such as climate, terrestrial systems, and energy. Their relationships are analyzed, and a diagnosis is proposed to promote school awareness of the short-term and long-term causes and effects of climate change. Additionally, the identification of local and global actions to mitigate it is encouraged.

This module explores concepts related to climate change and its connection with various factors such as climate, seasons, and Earth systems. Additionally, it covers examples of climate change action in other schools. The learning experience within this module is enriched through diagnostic assessments and collaborative exercises.

What's included

4 videos16 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 17 minutes

1.1.3 Climate and weather 5 minutes
1.2.1 Earth's systems 3 minutes
1.2.4 Greenhouse effect 4 minutes
1.2.5 Fossil fuels 5 minutes

16 readingsTotal 97 minutes

0.1.1 Important Course Information  10 minutes
0.1.2 Meet Your Instructors 6 minutes
0.1.4 Tell Us About Yourself  10 minutes
1.1.1 What is climate change? 5 minutes
1.1.2 Climate change and schools 5 minutes
1.1.4 The weather5 minutes
1.1.5 Variables that determine the climate5 minutes
1.1.6 Climate and our culture 5 minutes
1.1.7 The seasons and tropical climate 5 minutes
1.2.2 The atmosphere 5 minutes
1.2.6 Fossil fuels and climate change 5 minutes
1.2.7 The ozone layer 5 minutes
1.3.1 Examples of other schools 5 minutes
1.3.2 Diagnosis of environmental awareness and motivation 8 minutes
1.3.3 Climate change concept map 8 minutes
1.4.1 Module conclusion 5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

1.1.9 Evaluation questionnaire15 minutes
1.2.8 Evaluation 15 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 24 minutes

0.1.3 Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates8 minutes
1.1.8 Forum: Exploring concepts in the classroom 8 minutes
1.2.3 Forum: Exploring concepts in the classroom 8 minutes

This module covers aspects of ecological footprint and climate impact. It describes the energy cycle and sources, as well as alternative technologies. Concrete examples of energy efficiency and energy usage within the school context are provided. Additionally, a practical exercise is presented to diagnose the sources of school energy.

What's included

7 videos16 readings3 assignments3 discussion prompts1 plugin

7 videosTotal 43 minutes

2.1.1 Ecological footprint and actions at the global level 11 minutes
2.1.5 What is El Niño and La Niña? 4 minutes
2.2.1 Energy cycle 6 minutes
2.2.5 Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources 5 minutes
2.2.7 Renewable energies 6 minutes
2.2.10 Controversial energy sources 5 minutes
2.3.1 Energy efficiency 6 minutes

16 readingsTotal 80 minutes

2.1.2 Ecosystem capacity 5 minutes
2.1.3 Effects and impacts of climate change 5 minutes
2.1.4 How do we know the climate is changing 5 minutes
2.2.2 Energy and development 5 minutes
2.2.4 Energy sources 5 minutes
2.2.6 Nonrenewable sources 5 minutes
2.2.8 Renewable energies: advantages and disadvantages 5 minutes
2.2.9 Use of alternative technologies 5 minutes
2.2.11 Large hydropower and nuclear power: advantages and disadvantages 5 minutes
2.3.2 Sustainable energy for all 5 minutes
2.3.3 Examples of other schools 5 minutes
2.3.4 People committed to fight climate change 5 minutes
2.3.7 Request Your Digital Badge!  5 minutes
2.4.1 Module conclusion 5 minutes
2.5.1 Main Lessons of the Course 5 minutes
2.5.3 Keep Learning  5 minutes