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STEM412

Global Climate Change Education for Middle School

Course Description:

Teach global climate change using a problem-solving approach and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) methodology to engage middle-school students and help them understand the causes and effects of climate change. Learn about the differences between climate and weather and how actions and nature affect the environment. Enhance content knowledge of climate change and learn how to effectively implement STEM instructional strategies using resources from NASA and WGBH’s Teachers’ Domain.

Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available).

For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.

The number of hours identified for each course reflects time spent online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing offline coursework and assignments. All learners are different and you will likely spend double the indicated number of hours completing all coursework depending on your learning style and work habits.

Graduate Credit Information:

Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.

Adams State University - 3.0 credits - pricing

Northwest Nazarene University - 3.0 credits - pricing

Madonna University - 3.0 credits - pricing

Central Michigan University - 3.0 credits - pricing

University of Missouri - Kansas City - 3.0 credits - pricing

Washburn University - 3.0 credits - pricing

University of Sioux Falls - 3.0 credits - pricing

Boise State University - 3.0 credits - pricing

Sierra Nevada College - 3.0 credits - pricing

Morningside College - 3.0 credits - pricing

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