THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

This is an opportunity for students who are interested in climate science to research related topics and apply their knowledge to advance real-world education and activism. The course will center on identifying issues that today’s young people can address regarding climate change using existing youth-led movements as models for activities, targeted campaigns, and communication strategies.

During the course, students will develop a group organizational plan, set goals, select issues to be addressed, apply strategic thinking, and design activities to meet specific outcomes that advance climate change education, influence climate change solutions, increase local and global awareness, and align with other young people in the climate action arena all over the world.

Students will improve their writing and speaking skills while learning about recent developments in climate change analysis, solutions, and technologies from projects across the globe. In the process, they will find their own unique strengths and enhance their personal leadership skills.

Class Meetings: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 14 – December 14, 2026
Spring Semester: January 11 – May 10, 2027

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to participate actively in the organization of the group, setting goals and fulfilling actions that the group proposes.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email.

Feedback/Assessment: Students will receive individual guidance, support, and encouragement to develop their communication and leadership skills through the group initiatives.

Materials/Supplies: None

Prerequisites: This is an advanced-level course and will require prerequisite readings (to be determined for age-appropriateness) for any student who wishes to join the course but who has little or no prior knowledge about climate change.