On 19 November, join the Science Learning Hub in collaboration with the New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) and guest expert Associate Professor Chris Eames, in a session which addresses the question, What is climate change?
Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges facing us today. It is critical we all have an understanding of what it is and its impact on us and the environment. As educators, we play a pivotal role in equipping our students with the knowledge and tools to comprehend and address this complex socio-ecological challenge.
All young people have a right to be prepared for their future and we have a moral imperative to assure they have the skills and resilience to effect change.
Associate Professor Chris Eames
This is a three-part webinar series. The first part explores a basic understanding of the science of climate change, and we will be discussing the role of key greenhouse gases and their effects on the climate. The key ideas shared in this presentation will be supported by resources such as diagrams, articles, activities and videos to help deepen your understanding of the science behind climate change.
About the speaker
Chris Eames is an Associate Professor in the Technology, Environmental, Mathematics and Science Education Research Centre (TEMS) at the University of Waikato. He has contributed to the Environmental Science Expert Group contracted to design an Environmental Science component for the Science framework for the 2025 PISA tests.
Exploring climate change education webinar series
The second and third webinars explore pedagogical approaches that support climate change education at both a primary and secondary school level – choose which of these suits you.
- 27 November – Exploring climate change education in secondary schools
- 28 November – Exploring climate change education in primary schools
Follow these simple steps to join our webinar:
- Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android by clicking on the link https://waikato.zoom.us/j/84864548709 and following the instructions. You can also access Zoom on your phone, just follow the prompts.
- Find the chat box located in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen. You may need to access this by clicking on ‘More’.
- Using the chat box, introduce yourself, where you teach and, if you are in a group, how many people are there.
- Set up your screen for optimal viewing. If you’re using a mobile device, you may wish to view in landscape. We recommend selecting a thumbnail view of the presenters – this way you can easily see what is being shared on the screen.
Then you can:
- watch, listen and respond via chat to the presentation and discussion
- ask questions using the chat box at any time
The Science Learning Hub team will be there to support you and answer questions.
If you have any questions, please email us.
Related content
Get started by checking out our articles Climate change – key terms, Weather and climate and What is climate change?
Learn more about greenhouse gases and the atmosphere here.
If you're getting ready to teach about climate change, our PLD article Climate change – a wicked problem for classroom inquiry and Climate change resources – planning pathways can help.
To view all of our climate change resources, visit the Climate change topic. Once there you can use the filters to narrow your search options.
We have also created collections for you to copy, edit and share:
- Climate change – this focuses on the science of climate change and associated socio-scientific issues – including melting ice and sea level rise.
- Climate change (HoS) – this collection supports the House of Science Climate Change Kit – but it is also useful for anyone exploring what is climate change, ocean acidification, sea and land water, how climate change affects Māori, the Earth's interacting systems and ideas to tackle these wicked problems in the classroom.
- Our atmosphere and climate 2020 – The Our Atmosphere and Climate 2020 report was released to all New Zealanders in October 2020. In collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ we developed a suite of teaching and learning resources around this important report.
Sign in to make these collections part of your own private collection, just click on the copy icon. You can then add additional content, notes, make other changes and then also share and collaborate with others. Find out how easy the collections tool is to use.
We have also curated a wide range of supporting resources in this Climate change Pinterest board.
Useful link
Agency in the Anthropocene – a supporting document to the PISA 2025 Science Framework.
