Climate change is a vast and complex topic that involves scientific, ethical, and social dimensions. The inquiry-based approach allows this complexity to be addressed progressively. This methodology, promoted in the OCE’s educational resources, helps students develop essential skills to tackle future climate challenges.

Teaching climate change in the classroom? Absolutely! But how can you approach it effectively? Whether it’s part of your curriculum but you’re worried about triggering eco-anxiety in your students, or you believe it’s essential to address this pressing societal issue, where should you begin? No matter your teaching background, grade level, or subject area, we have plenty of practical tips to help you get started. Let us guide you!

Climate change education goes far beyond simply conveying facts and knowledge. It involves helping students understand complex, interconnected phenomena while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and adopt a range of attitudes and behaviors. At the Office for Climate Education (OCE), we actively promote inquiry-based learning as one of the key pedagogical approaches to address these challenges. This method places students at the center of learning, allowing them to ask questions, formulate hypotheses, and draw conclusions.