Claudio Mazzatenta, a biology teacher in Bronx, New York, launched a poster contest on Climate Change and Global Warming to bring awareness to this rapid environmental issue. Many students are interested in their environment but are still confused to how it is affected. According to the text, Bronx has among the highest rates in asthma due to emissions from fossil fuel burning, heavy traffic, etc. Students suggested "Going Green" and ways to reuse and reduce in their everyday behaviors. The poster competition was successful as the exhibition was publicized on television and in a newspaper, and brought awareness to global warming and climate change.
I learned that engaging and teaching students about global warming and climate change will increase the chances of them voting for the Green Campus Fund in February 2012. I would advise other students to read this article because it shows people in this country have an interest in their environment and know it is being affected. However, many are still confused to how and why they are the cause. With the support of a team, educating one student will lead to them sharing the information with their friends and creating a chain reaction of environmental friendly people.
Citation:
Mazzatenta, C.. (2008). Can GLOBAL WARMING Heat Up Environmental Education? The American Biology Teacher, 70(6), 342-344. Retrieved September 29, 2011, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1536191551).
