Lesson series

Natural Order 

Learn about the cycles that keep our planet in balance, how they've been disrupted, and what we can do to restore the natural order. 
Course contents

What's in the course?

  • 5 Mini-Documentaries
  • 6 Modules
  • Interactive Games
  • Visual Information
  • Lifestyle Challenges
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Understand the Issues

You can't care about an issue if you don't know about it. Dive into the causes and effects of disrupted natural cycles. 

Explore the Solutions

This is not your typical climate pity party, we're here to inspire progress! Discover the solutions paving the way towards a green future. 

Find Your Drop

At the end of this course, students are challenged to draft a proposal for their own innovative solution. Explore your passions and skills to unlock your impact identity.

Entertain to Educate

Learn directly from leading experts in the field through our mini-documentary that guides you through the learning objectives. 

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Module 1
Module 2
Module3
Module 4
Module 5


Module 01

The Climate Debate

Learning Outcomes: 1. Why do some people disagree about climate change? 2. Where can we find valid sources of information? 3. How can social media impact beliefs create deeper cultural divides? 4. How can you overcome climate anxiety?



Featured Experts: 

Delaney Reynolds, Founder of The Sink or Swim Project

Highlights:


• Gain tools to use when seeking out information. 
Reflection activity to cultivate hope and positivity.
Podcast conversations that outline the climate debate.





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Module 02

The Impacts of Climate Change

Learning Outcomes: 
1. What is the hierarchy of needs? 
2. How does sea level rise cause displacement? 
3. How do changing weather patterns affect food production?
4. How does deforestation affect access to clean water? 


Featured Experts: 

Delaney Reynolds, Founder of The Sink or Swim Project 
Professor Tiffany Troxler, Climate Research Scientist 

Highlights: 
  • Use an interactive map created by NOAA to explore sea level rise projections, and view areas experiencing partial to total flooding at different sea level rise scenarios. 
  • Use a Food Security interactive map to see what areas of the world could experience extreme food insecurity by the year 2050 due to changing weather patterns. 
  • Hear from teens that have already been impacted by climate change. 


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Module 03

The Climate Debate

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Why do some people disagree about climate change? 
  2. Where can we find valid sources of information? 
  3. How can social media impact beliefs create deeper cultural divides? 
  4. How can you overcome climate anxiety?


Featured Experts: 

Delaney Reynolds, Founder of The Sink or Swim Project



Highlights:

  • Gain tools to use when seeking out information. 
  • Reflection activity to cultivate hope and positivity.
  • Podcast conversations that outline the climate debate.


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Module 04

Restoring the Natural Cycles

Learning Outcomes: 




  1. What are the processes that keep water, nutrients, and carbon flowing throughout the planet? 
  2. What activities short-circuit these cycles?  
  3. What is the "tragedy of the commons" and who's responsible for protecting shared resources? 
  4. What is deforestation and what's driving it? 
  5.  Which are the most extractive industries?



Featured Experts: 

Steve Davis, Chief Scientist at the Everglades Foundation 

Nicki Minaxi, Research Scientist at the Everglades Foundation
Tasman Rosenfeld, Environmental Educator 
 

Highlights:


  • Research drivers of deforestation, pollution, carbon emissions, and water extraction. 
  • Explore the Everglades to understand why wetlands are crucial to protecting the flow of natural cycles. 





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Module 05

Nature Based Solutions

Learning Outcomes: 1. What are Nature Based Solutions? 
2. How can we work with nature instead of against it to restore the balance of natural cycles? 
3. What's the difference between climate change adaptation and mitigation? 
4. How does wetland restoration solve a lot of our urban issues? 


Featured Experts: 

Steve Davis, Chief Scientist at the Everglades Foundation
Nicki Minaxi, Research Scientist at the Everglades Foundation 
Houston Cypress, Miccosukee Activist and Artist

Highlights: 
  • Use the Think Nature game to address your virtual town's climate issues through nature based solutions. 
  • Play The Climate Game to try and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 


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Students earn 20 community service hours upon completion!