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A self-directed, online course that breaks down the causes and effects of climate change, and explores how your students can take climate action. Completed by over 100 TY groups since launching 12 months ago.

Course details:
- Self-directed: The students complete the course online at their own pace.
- Duration: Approx. 1 hr 30 minutes (can be completed over multiple sessions).
- No start date required: You can start the course at any time/date.
- Video and text content: 15 videos in total (plus lots of imagery!).
- Recap quizzes: To keep the students on their toes!
- Post-course assessment: A short assessment to test the students, which they can retake if they fail.
- Completion certificates: Available for download when the assessment is passed.
- Cost: Only €5 per student, capped at €400 per TY group.

Course Curriculum:

1. What is Climate Change?
- Welcome to the Climate Changemakers TY course!
- Climate & Weather: What's the Difference?
- What is Climate Change?
- Recap Quiz

2. The Causes of Climate Change
- Carbon & The Carbon Cycle
- Carbon Dioxide and Greenhouse Gases
- Carbon Sinks and Fossil Fuels
- Carbon Sources
- Pushing the Carbon Cycle Out of Balance
- Carbon Footprint
- Other Human Activities Contributing to Climate Change
- Recap Quiz

3. The Effects of Climate Change
- Intro
- Rising Sea Levels
- Extreme Weather
- Loss of Species & Biodiversity
- Risks For Human Health
- Recap Quiz

4. Climate Action - What is Being Done?
- Intro
- Government Action
- COP26
- Ireland's Climate Targets
- Recap Quiz

5. What Climate Action Can You Take?
- Home Hacks
- Watch Your Diet
- Sustainable Fashion
- Save The Trees
- Cut Out The Waste
- Have Your Say
- Educate Yourself

6. Post-Course Assessment