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This game introduces learners to the scale of the greenhouse gas problem, plus technologies that already exist to dramatically reduce our carbon emissions and prevent climate change. Players pick eight carbon-cutting strategies to construct a carbon mitigation portfolio, filling in the eight wedges of the stabilization triangle. Learners will discover that there is no easy or "right" solution to the carbon and climate problem. This resource links to a Teacher's Guide that contains background information about the stabilization wedge concept and climate change, descriptions of current mitigation tools to reduce emissions, and materials and instructions for playing the game.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 14 - adult
- Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Copies of Instructions and Wedge Table
- Copies of Wedge Worksheet
- Gameboard with multi-colored wedge pieces
- Scissors for cutting out game pieces
- Glue sticks or tape to secure pieces to gameboard
- Overhead transparencies, posters, or other materials for group presentations (optional)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Earth Processes
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Technology
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Representation
- Number and Operations
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and the Environment
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Technology and Society
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
- Public Policy
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Science and Society
Informal Categories
- Games
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Hotinksi, Roberta
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Trustees of Princeton University, 2011
Funding Source:
- BP