COP26 GA Teachmeet
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The document provides tips and resources for running a mock COP26 climate conference in schools. It outlines a suggested multi-session structure and timeline for activities leading up to a 2.5 hour virtual or in-person student conference. Tips include adapting resources to suit curriculums, assigning student groups a teacher mentor, and using technology like flags, badges, and microphones to create engagement. The document also lists various climate education resources, initiatives, curriculum frameworks, and professional development opportunities for teachers.
COP26 GA Teachmeet
- 1. Top tips for running a school COP26 Climate Conference Radhika Chandrasingh and Michila Critchley
- 3. COP26 comes to school • Can be used for both primary and secondary students • 19 country briefings available • 4-6 students per group • Link to teaching topic and embed into your curriculum/additional sessions/part of an enrichment club • Suggested timetable When? Activity Approx. time Session 1 The Climate ‘Crisis’ resource 50 minutes Session 2 From Paris to Glasgow resource 50 minutes Session 3 Country Briefing Prep 50 minutes Session 4 50 minutes Session 5 COP26 comes to school (in person or virtual) 2.5 hours Session 6 Action in schools (optional follow up to the conference) 50 minutes Session 7 50 minutes
- 4. Top tips • Adapt the resources to suit your curriculum/students • Assign each group to a teacher/6th former for support • Create a buzz – flags, table stands, stickers, geographer badges, pencils, social media • Climate Champion – local action • Virtual Conference • Test cameras and mics • If possible, have separate mics for better sound quality • Use the ‘like’ function for voting • ‘Tech support’ – mute and spotlight groups
- 5. Overall aims
- 6. InterClimate Network l schools@interclimate.org l @ClimateVoicesUK l www.interclimate.org Conference facilitation workshop l October 2021 (date tbc) l Email: schools@interclimate.org Resources Resource hubs • Global Dimension • Transform Our World Classroom resources • Together for Our Planet (Twinkl - all age group resources) • Climate Conference in the classroom (InterClimate Network) • How Will You Reboot the Future? Curriculum frameworks • Climate Action Curriculum (LeedsDEC) • Climate Curriculum (ThoughtBox) Climate action initiatives • Let’s Go Zero • Eco-schools • Fairtrade Schools • Forest schools/outdoor learning • Global Citizenship • Send My Friend to School • Climate Coalition Cymru Training Online CPD courses • A Climate Curriculum for the 21st Century (LeedsDEC) • Teaching the SDGs (CDEC) • Philosophy for Children (CDEC) • Engaging with the SDGs (DECSY) • COP26 Climate Change - a whole-school approach (DECSY) Pre-recorded presentations & workshops • South Yorkshire’s School Climate Conference 2021 (SCESY) Opportunities timeline 11/6 - 31/10 YCCN Relay to COP26 18/9 - 26/9 Great Big Green Week 28/9 - 30/9 Youth Climate Summit (pre-COP26) 17/10 - 24/10 One World Week 1/11 - 12/11 UN Climate Conference (COP26) 5/11 COP26 Youth Action Day 8/11 - 21/11 Switch Off Fortnight To see more global event dates and opportunities, you can order a free annual wall planner here. Contact and Support