Grade 4 student Nora Gemmiti expressed that learning about climate change has made her appreciate nature more and feel empowered to contribute to its preservation.
Teacher Wilma Armstrong highlighted the need for climate education, stating that the lack of understanding about climate issues prompts numerous children's questions, which she now feels empowered to address.
Ellen Field, co-lead of a project supporting climate education, mentioned their goal is to help teachers integrate climate change into their teaching in a comfortable and relatable way.
The initiative involving Lakehead University and the University of Toronto aims to enhance climate education in Canadian schools by incorporating Indigenous perspectives and empowering educators.
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