The Negative Externalities Game: Collective Action to Address Climate Change

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity learners will:
  • Understand the concept of negative externalities.
  • Understand the concept of climate change as a negative externality.
  • Understand the need for government intervention to address climate change.
  • Understand the effects of collective action to address a negative externality.

Curriculum Connections

Grades 9-12
  • AB Science Curriculum
  • ON Science Curriculum

Length of Activity

1 to 1.5 hours

Materials List

Topic Backgrounder
Marking Rubric
TEG Calculator
Computer (with Microsoft Excel)

Online Lesson Format