
Make Climate a Class
Formally started by Bard College, the Make Climate Initiative encourages educators to incorporate sustainability topics into their classes, regardless of the discipline.
These resources will remain up indefinitely. If your course is already about climate, use the Sustainability course tag in the LSA Course Guide.
Teaching and Educational Resources
Example Modules
Below are modules prepared by LSA faculty and sustainability staff. Those teaching classes are able to use the modules on their own or request assistance from our team.
- The Mighty Red Book Guide
- Climate Solutions
- Climate Foundations
- Planet Blue{Prints}
- Intersectional Environmentalism
- Birds & Campus
Written by Louise Erdrich, The Mighty Red, is a novel that tells the story of ordinary people against the backdrop of climate change and the economic meltdown of 2008. The ebook and audiobook are free and available to students, faculty, and staff at all three U-M campuses via Overdrive.
The Mighty Red Book Guide by Caitlin JacobsThis module provides an overview of the hundreds of climate solutions researched and suggested by Project Drawdown. Primarily, it outlines key areas where the University of Michigan has momentum and actions that individuals can take.
Climate Solutions by Jenna SteeleJust starting to learn about the climate or want a refresher? We’ve got you covered with the foundational knowledge on climate change that you need to talk, think, and take action on climate.
Climate Foundations by Jenna SteeleDeveloped by campus sustainability staff, this module gives an overview of the University’s approach to climate action and sustainability, including the Carbon Neutrality Commitment and progress and efforts on sustainability goals (information is from the Planet Blue Ambassador Training). It includes a discussion of solutions and opportunities for LSA and personal behavior changes.
Planet Blue{Prints} by Jenna SteeleLeah Thomas coined the term Intersectional Environmentalism, which is described as “an inclusive version of environmentalism that advocates for both the protection of people and the planet.” This resource serves as a workbook of key terms, activities, and discussion topics around intersectional environmental issues.
IE Table Workshop Draft by Jenna SteeleDid you know that nearly 4 million birds migrate north, from their southern wintering grounds, between March and June every year? Use this module to learn more about these incredible and curious beings, as well as what U-M is doing around bird protection.
Birds, Campus, and Climate by Jenna Steele
