Reading: Teaching Climate Change in the Mathematics Classroom

An article by Richard Barwell, University of Ottawa titled ’Climate change in the mathematics classroom: a local approach to a global challenge’ that describes how mathematics teachers can prepare their students to engage with climate change. This reading hosted on the Canadian Mathematical Society’s website includes discussions on the following topics:

  1. The mathematics of climate change 
  2. The role of citizens
  3. A critical mathematics perspective
  4. Mathematics teaching and climate change: a local approach 

Students will understand the role of mathematics in understanding and dealing with climate change. They will also discuss the use of mathematics in emphasizing the role of citizens when dealing with climate change.  

Use this tool to help your students find answers to:

  1. What is the role of mathematics in understanding climate change?
  2. How can local weather and climate data be used in mathematics teaching?

About the Tool 

Tool NameClimate change in the mathematics classroom: a local approach to a global challenge
DisciplineMathematics and Statistics
Topic(s) in DisciplineClimate Change Overview 
Climate Topic Climate Literacy
Type of tool Reading
Grade LevelHigh school, Undergraduate
LocationGlobal
LanguageEnglish 
Translation
Developed byRichard Barwell, University of Ottawa
Hosted atCanadian Mathematical Society
LinkLink
AccessOnline/Offline
Computer SkillsBasic

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