{"id":7,"date":"2022-09-23T14:07:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T18:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/default-blank-site.trubox.ca\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T05:17:34","slug":"course-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" wp-block-cover is-light eplus-wrapper\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7e6e0\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"909\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-255\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10194\/2026\/03\/cc.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10194\/2026\/03\/cc.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10194\/2026\/03\/cc-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10194\/2026\/03\/cc-1024x646.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10194\/2026\/03\/cc-768x485.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\" has-text-align-center has-large-font-size eplus-wrapper\">Course Overview<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper\">Welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be a mystery. This resource is designed to help you understand the science, see the impacts, and most importantly, learn how to take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>In this interactive learning resource, we will cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-91704c\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">What climate change actually means, how it\u2019s happening, and the human activities that are driving it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How our planet\u2019s ecosystems are shifting and how key species are struggling to keep up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Practical ways you can change your daily habits to move away from behaviours that harm the planet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper\">Start Here!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Here is a brief overview about what climate change is. This video serves as an introduction to the rest of the modules so everyone can start on the same page!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Climate Change?\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QlQ-MEZgRGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>View Transcription<\/summary>\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Everyone\u2019s talking about climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">But what is our climate? And why is it changing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Our climate is the earth\u2019s normal weather over a very long time. It usually takes hundreds, or thousands of years for the climate to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">But recently, our climate has been changing much faster. All these changes make life harder for our plants, animals, and for people around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">And the biggest cause of climate change is humans. Including you and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When we use fuel, like oil and gasoline, or remove forests to make room for cities or farms, we release greenhouse gases into our atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">These greenhouse gases cause our climate to get warmer. Normally, when the heat from the sun warms our planet, some of the heat reflects back into space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">But greenhouse gases act like a big blanket, holding some of it in. This extra heat can cause all sorts of problems for our planet and the plants, animals, and people who live here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Our ice and snow is melting faster. Our oceans are getting warmer and higher. And our weather is becoming more extreme, with more heat waves, heavy rainfalls, and powerful hurricanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Luckily, many countries around the world are working together to fight climate change. And there are lots of easy ways you and I can help too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Like reusing things instead of throwing them out, instead of driving, ride your bike or take the bus; use less electricity; and eat food grown closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You and I, we can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We can fight climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper\">Lessons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Module 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?page_id=28\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"28\">G<strong>reenhouse Gases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Module 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?page_id=30\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\"><strong>Causes of Climate Change<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Module 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?page_id=32\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"32\"><strong>Effects of Climate Change on Earth and Animals<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Module 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?page_id=34\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"34\"><strong>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\" wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity eplus-wrapper\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-left eplus-wrapper\">Behind-the-scenes of this resource<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-d2d30e\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?page_id=175\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-781f32\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?page_id=148\">Assessment Rubric<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-19841c\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?cat=4\">Learning Design<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-299f18\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whatdoesclimatechangemeanforyou.opened.ca\/?cat=6\">Peer Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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