High School CSI: Climate Status Investigations (grades 9-12)

The high school CSI module is designed around the concept of the classic challenge to first develop an understanding of climate change, the potential contributing factors, and then devise potential solutions.

Students are given the tools to evaluate possible responses and multiple points of view, and are further challenged to work both independently and together to develop an acceptable plan of action. This multi-disciplinary, hands-on curriculum includes biology, Earth science, chemistry, physics, and ecology as well as language arts, math, and social studies connections immersed in each lesson. The lessons and labs also include the use of technology when appropriate.

The high school CSI curriculum module is composed of over 20 lessons. In some cases, there are Extension Activities or Follow-Up ideas that extend learning should the teacher have time. There is also a resource section that is available for teacher or student reference. Each lesson plan is divided into parts to make it easier for the teacher to navigate the information.