Step into a world where the challenges of climate change are unraveled and creative solutions are explored through an interactive online game! In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the Climate Hero Escape Room and take you through the experiences of educators and students who have used it as a fun and immersive learning tool. This online game goes beyond traditional teaching methods by gamifying concepts related to climate change for a more engaging learning experience.
Step into a world where the challenges of climate change are unraveled and creative solutions are explored through an interactive online game! In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the Climate Hero Escape Room and take you through the experiences of educators and students who have used it as a fun and immersive learning tool. This online game goes beyond traditional teaching methods by gamifying concepts related to climate change for a more engaging learning experience.
The Climate Hero Escape Room was developed by our partners at the Pacific Museum of Earth and Steamlabs. We’re thrilled to be partnering with them to bring this creative climate learning opportunity to schools. Schools that play the game can also earn points towards their EcoSchools certification!
In the teaching landscape today, educators are constantly looking for ways to inspire and engage their students. Using game-based learning, Climate Hero Escape Room offers a fresh perspective and tool for students to engage with crucial global issues.The game offers educators a way to deliver hands-on lessons and foster critical thinking along with meaningful discussions that empower students to be agents for change!
Why play Climate Hero Escape Room?
The Climate Hero Escape Room can add a number of benefits to your classroom and enriches learning as you teach climate education.
1. Engaging Learning Experience: Immerse your students in a captivating narrative that transforms climate change education into an interactive and engaging adventure.
2. Holistic Understanding: Explore various levels of climate action, from individual choices to policy-making, fostering a comprehensive understanding of climate change.
3. Interactive Challenges: Students encounter puzzles and tasks that demand critical thinking, promoting problem-solving skills and strategic decision-making.
4. Innovative Solutions: Students can implement innovative and sustainable solutions within the game, encouraging creative thinking and a proactive approach to climate issues.
5. Adaptable for Different Grade Levels: The game is best suited for students grade 5 and up, and has been connected to curriculum across the country. The Climate Hero Escape Room ensures an inclusive learning experience.
6. Measurable Impact: Progress can be tracked and measured within the game, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of individual and collective efforts.
Interested to know what students and educators are saying about the game?
Below we have showcased some valuable perspectives from those who played the Climate Hero Escape Room with their EcoTeams or through classroom learning after the game’s launch in spring 2023. Here’s what they had to say:
“Two grade 9 de-streamed Geography classes participated in the climate change escape room. Students were placed in teams and worked collaboratively to complete this climate change task. The escape room was a great way to connect what we were learning about climate change in class to real-world world examples and best-practices.”
“Members from the EcoSchools club played the game and created a worksheet and instruction guide to play the game. Grade 9 Geography teachers played the game with their students in the classroom for them to be engaged in Climate Change education and help them learn more about the impacts of Climate Change and the solutions to improve our future.”
“Playing this game echoed the goals and values of what our council has tried to spread awareness about and accomplish this year. The game’s central focus on working together and taking action to solve the climate crisis led to discussions on youth advocacy for the environment and the actions we can do in the present to help out.”
Do you have what it takes to “escape” climate change? Dive into the Climate Hero Escape Room today, where every choice matters, and climate action becomes an unforgettable journey!
Start your journey at climatehero.ca/en and don’t forget to add the Climate Hero Escape Room action to your EcoSchools plan!