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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)

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.

Canal with trees and smokestack

Partnership

The Tsongas Industrial History Center is an education partnership between the University of Massachusetts Lowell School of Education and the National Park Service at Lowell National Historical Park.