Sustainability Spotlight: How to Empower Students to Tackle Sustainability Issues

<p>We can tackle sustainability issues by empowering students. I would also think that this could apply to helping students be part of the solution for health in their communities and schools. Let's face it, if we're going to solve hard problems, we need lots of minds, hands, and feet involved in moving towards the solution. I recorded this some time ago, but you'll get some ideas (like I did) for what we can do now.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e668">www.coolcatteacher.com/e668</a> </p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">My friend Kasey Bell writes the <strong>Shake Up Learning</strong> Blog. Kasey is who I turn to when I need to train my teachers on Google Classroom and the Level 1 Google Classroom Teacher Certification Training. Right now, Kasey is offering her Google classroom master class 50% off. That’s a great deal, especially now, if you’re in the middle of distance learning or upping your Google Classroom ability. Go to <a href= "https://www.googleclassroomcourse.com">googleclassroomcourse.com</a></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"> and use the coupon code “homelearning” to get 50% off and take advantage of that great price and sign up for Kasey’s Google Classroom Master Class. If you need training for your entire school, like I did, check out <a href="http://www.gsuitetrainingforschools.com">gsuitetrainingforschools.com</a>. Tell her Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher, sent you. Kasey rocks -- and she’ll help you become a better distance learning teacher now.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Walker - Bio as Submitted</span></h2> <p>Michael Walker is a Teach for America alumnus and holds a PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology. He has been involved in research and education since 2005 and has taught a wide array of science courses from middle school through university. His research expertise is on climate change and how it affects both social and natural systems, with an emphasis on plant physiology and development. Michael now leads