Teaching Climate Science and Climate Justice Across the Curriculum

Using Lowell as a case study of industrialization and urbanization, this four-part workshop will explore teaching climate science and justice across the curriculum to promote student agency. In the workshop we will:

• Provide models of project-based learning that encourage student agency and action.
• Show how climate justice content crosses frameworks and disciplines.
• Build your knowledge and confidence about teaching this content.
• Help you workshop lesson ideas to build a set of classroom resources.

Teaching Climate Science and Climate Justice Across the Curriculum - Registration

• Who: Classroom teachers, curriculum coordinators, and content specialists in Massachusetts and New Hampshire schools (all grade levels)
• When: March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2024
  1. Part 1 - Online: Wednesday, March 6, 4-5 p.m.
  2. Part 2 – In-person: Wednesday, March 13, 4-6 p.m.
  3. Part 3 – In-person: Wednesday, March 20, 4-6 p.m.
  4. Part 4 – Online: Wednesday, March 27, 4-5 p.m.
• Where (Hybrid)
  • Parts 1 and 4: Online via Zoom
  • Parts 2 and 3: In-Person at the Tsongas Industrial History Center, Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, MA

Honoraria and Credit: Attendance at all four meetings is required for successful completion of the workshop.

• Up to 15 Massachusetts PDPs (New Hampshire teachers receive a certificate of completion.)
• Participants who successfully complete the workshop requirements will receive a $100 stipend and are eligible to apply for one of five $150 seed grants to fund student-led climate justice projects in their communities. 

Workshop Facilitators

• Tsongas Industrial History Center (Lowell National Historical Park): Jamie Smith, MaryBeth Faucher
• Tsongas Industrial History Center (UMass Lowell): Kristin Gallas
• Lowell High School: Tara Goodhue, Stephanie Selvaggio

Supported by a grant from the National Park Foundation Stewardship Institute and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s Peter O’Connell Professional Development Endowment

Questions, please contact Kristin Gallas by email at: kristin_gallas@uml.edu.

Register for Teaching Climate Science and Climate Justice Across the Curriculum.