Climate Change Where I Live
- CCWIL is a comprehensive Student Inquiry.
- CCWIL is tailored to core high school curricula in Science, Geography / Social Studies, World Studies, Environmental Resource Management, Religious Studies and others.
- GreenLearning provides all that students need to successfully complete their inquiry — a wealth of local and other resource materials.
- CCWIL fosters informed and positive student action…
- from leading a student virtual town hall with the Government of Ontario
- to tracking their personal actions to reduce their carbon footprint in our Take Action App
- “A truly stimulating educational opportunity.” World Studies Teacher, Toronto.
“Investigating issues around climate change locally and in a guided format is a very important learning opportunity for students.” Science Teacher, Bancroft. - CCWIL develops a deeper understanding of the issues and solutions — the best of 21st century education.
National Youth Climate Engagement Project

GreenLearning is looking for twenty-five high school classes from across Canada to participate in a national youth inquiry and dialogue on climate solutions. This innovative program builds on the success of our Ontario Student Dialogue and will give youth a voice in creating a low-carbon and prosperous Canada. Save your spot for this exciting initiative!
Students will conduct inquiries into climate change in their communities, supported by GreenLearning resources and experts. It will engage them in authentic learning and inquiry, starting in their communities. They then meet in regional virtual seminars, collaborating with other students to synthesize their findings. In a virtual town hall, students will present their findings to government leaders.
This initiative will start second semester. It is well suited to science, geography, world issues, religious studies, environmental resource management, and more. GreenLearning will provide professional development, resources for students to conduct their inquiry, and free access to tech support for all virtual events.
- Learners will use inquiry methods to example impacts of climate change where they live
- Discover the implications of climate change on their recreational areas, municipalities, watersheds, and other aspects of life
- Investigate various topics surrounding the effects of climate change and present their findings to the class
- Collaborate amongst peers to develop their own focus question(s) and inquiry plan for various topics in climate change
APPLICABLE UNITED NATIONS’ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Spiral Inquiry Model
Length of Time: 3 hours
Monitoring Ecosystems
Length of Time: 1.5 hours to build + 3 weeks to observe
Ecosystem in a Bottle
Length of Time: 2.5 hours
Ecosystem Benefits
Length of Time: 1 hour
Energy Flows
Length of Time: 1 hour
The Carbon Cycle
Length of Time: 1 hour
The Nitrogen Cycle
Length of Time: 1 hour
The Water Cycle
Length of Time: 1 hours
Relationships and Interactions
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Natural Disturbances
Length of Time: 3 hours
Enough is Enough
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Succession
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Sensible Science
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Making Good Decisions
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Our Ecological Footprint
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Creating Change
Length of Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Meet the Co-Author
Length of Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Choices and Consequences
Length of Time: 2 - 4 hours
Climate Justice and Action Through Art
Climate Change Where I live Inquiries
Length of Time: 3 hours
Monitoring Ecosystems
Length of Time: 1.5 hours to build + 3 weeks to observe
Ecosystem in a Bottle
Length of Time: 2.5 hours
Ecosystem Benefits
Length of Time: 1 hour
Energy Flows
Length of Time: 1 hour
The Carbon Cycle
Length of Time: 1 hour
The Nitrogen Cycle
Length of Time: 1 hour
The Water Cycle
Length of Time: 1 hours
Relationships and Interactions
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Natural Disturbances
Length of Time: 3 hours
Enough is Enough
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Succession
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Sensible Science
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Making Good Decisions
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Our Ecological Footprint
Length of Time: 1.5 hours
Creating Change
Length of Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Meet the Co-Author
Length of Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Choices and Consequences
Length of Time: 2 - 4 hours
Climate Justice and Action Through Art
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