How are we able to anticipate and reduce effects on biodiversity, particularly in urban settings and by those communities who feel the change most? This asynchronous online short course will begin by defining climate justice and biodiversity using Indigenous and Urban perspectives. Then provide an overview of relevant climate change impacts in Washington state and how that fits into the global system. Next, we will look at solutions from Regeneration: Ending the climate crisis in one generation and have an active-learning experience to create our own backyard habitat. Each participant will receive a copy of Regeneration.
Lastly, each participant will work on their own lesson appropriate for their course. Course components involves two short canvas quizzes, one discussion board, and a written draft uploaded to Canvas. Optional 30 minute meetings with the facilitators are available.
Asynchronous July 1 – August 15 (Register by July 18)
6 PD Hours and $250 stipend for eligible faculty for completing course and designing a lesson appropriate for your course. Open to faculty and staff. (Staff not required to design a lesson.)
Register here by July 18 to participate in this asynchronous workshop.
Please contact facilitators Nancy Lane (Biology) and Annalisa Lembo (Biology) for more information. Developed and sponsored by the Sustainability Curriculum Committee.
Last Updated June 4, 2024