We are @TESOL_Assn members who are concerned about the impact of human beings on the environment. We want our students to be environmentally responsible.
@GretaThunberg Ask your students to do research in their community to look at perceptions about the climate as an issue.
Then they write a report/lead a discussion panel.
@Greenpeace Discuss with your students what you can all do to ease our "addiction to oil". (Pre-teach "addiction")
Ask for examples of our addiction?
Are there alternatives?
Are we willing to take the necessary steps to cut our addiction to oil?
Is it possible to go #ColdTurkey?"
#BILOIL=☠️
It’s #PlasticFreeJuly! An opportunity for us to choose a future with cleaner communities and oceans by saying no to single-use plastics.
Learn more how to get involved >> https://t.co/KZmBJSEone
@fmanjoo discusses a future without cars!
Amazing indeed!
Discuss article with your students.
Is this possible? Why?/Why not?
Is it a matter of social/political will?
Graphics give much food for though, writing and discussion.
https://t.co/bptfmPbfpe
Via @nytimes
Already 50 000 signatures in less than 22hrs!
Read, sign & share our open letter and demands to EU- and global leaders here ->https://t.co/jq0Pwp5KZc
Here you can make your own picture where you #FaceTheClimateEmergency ->https://t.co/FeBL7BgzsI
It’s time to #FaceTheClimateEmergency
This is our open letter and demands to global leaders, signed by thousands of activists, scientists, representatives of civil society influencers.
We’ll keep collecting signatures and urge everyone to sign & share
->https://t.co/jq0Pwp5KZc
#ClimateChange: 'Rising chance' of exceeding 1.5C global target
Reading comp Qs:
1. Will the fall-off in CO2 emissions caused by #COVID19 help reduce temperatures?
2. Is the situation hopeless?
3. What can we do to help?
Via @MattMcGrathBBC@BBCNews
https://t.co/wYsFHNtLws
brilliant video
show class lyrics, (https://t.co/m8oZmurKzM) discuss
sing it with your class (minus video) (Do TPR!)
show video
discuss video, so many questions to ask...
(so many current/historical references, how many do you/your students get?)
links to resources at the end.
Wow. This might be a new low @Chevron Slip-up reveals Chevron ties to architect of climate attack - tries to drive a wedge btw white and black environmentalists. https://t.co/U12HjjMpQR
Wow. This might be a new low @Chevron Slip-up reveals Chevron ties to architect of climate attack - tries to drive a wedge btw white and black environmentalists. https://t.co/U12HjjMpQR
The @DalaiLama on #COVID19, #ClimateChange and #death. Via @BBC
Treat them separately or altogether. Or just focus on one topic. Lots to ponder here for your students and you.
https://t.co/IgXxzgh2k2
Turning manure into money
Via @washingtonpost
Is CH4 part of the answer or part of the problem in dealing with climate change?
What are the positives and negatives? https://t.co/sa4GzcDhgH
Registration is open for the first-ever #TESOL Virtual Convention & English Language Expo! Be a part of this innovative learning & networking event for #ELT professionals, 16 -18 July! Learn more & register today at https://t.co/Y7awjo0dk6. #TESOL2020#TEFL#TESL#ESOL#ESL#EFL