Education

Many adults were educated before much was known about climate change, and may be confused by the misinformation propagated  by self-interested industries and politicians.  Healthy Climate Communities is working to make sure the next generation will have an age-appropriate understanding of Climate Change and what they can do about it.

Interactive Workshops

Kailua Schools have been offered three workshops, adapted to the grade/s chosen by the school.

1. Causes and consequences of climate change
2. Land use change, climate change and the impact on native species.
3. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint (game)

The workshops are interactive using games, role play and coloring to teach the concepts in an age-appropriate way.  The curriculum and materials were generated in-house and have a local focus where possible.

Field Trips to Hamakua Marsh

Place-based education at the marsh on the native birds and plants is tied in to workshop themes and includes a service component.

Adult Talks

Talks on Climate Change and the project have been given to High Schools, parent groups, clubs and other organizations upon request.

Public Symposium

As a member of the Windward Climate Change Hui, Lisa was a co-organizer of a symposium almost 200 people in attendance, 6 speakers and 10 different groups with work related to climate change hosting booths.  Video links to the talks and other useful information is available here.