Something is happening to our planet—there are clues everywhere: extreme heatwaves, storm events, flooding, melting glaciers. When we follow the clues, we discover that the climate is changing, the planet’s temperature is rising, and human activities are to blame. What are those activities? What’s the main cause? How do scientists know?

In this workshop, students will learn about greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect. They’ll explore the major earth systems that are influenced by climate, how they interact, and how they’re affected by atmospheric warming. They’ll also discover climate tipping points and what those mean for the future.

After this foundation into the basic science, students will investigate a range of solutions, both natural and technological. Engaging a climate simulator program developed by MIT, they’ll create different scenarios by playing with many interacting solutions that can influence the changing climate. Through this process, they’ll gain insight into the types of strategies and solutions that will help to reverse and repair the climate emergency.

Class Meetings: Monday – Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Dates: December 28–30, 2026