School Greening: Investigating Simulator Solutions

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, learners will:

Junior Level (Gr. 6 - 8)

  • Identify local climate solutions that reduce flooding and extreme heat.
  • Explain how these solutions work and evaluate their benefits and challenges.
  • Apply critical thinking to connect global examples to local needs and propose informed solutions.


Senior Level (Gr. 9 - 12)
  • Investigate local and global strategies to reduce flooding and heat impacts.
  • Analyze the effectiveness, feasibility, and equity of climate solutions.
  • Develop and communicate evidence-based recommendations for climate resilience.

Curriculum Connections

Length of Activity

1+ hours
(Accompanying worksheet for the simulator is approximately 1-2 hours, but extended reflection and learning can be carried into multiple classes!)

Materials List

Online Lesson Format