True or False

- Create awareness of the impact of climate change on many elements of the environment and areas of human life



- Understand mechanisms behind climate change consequences



- Recognize unexpected effects of climate change on society, culture, and economy

### Preparation



- Familiarize yourself with the facilitator material



- Print the headline statements and cut into individual strips (one statement per strip)



- Prepare explanation sheets for key statements



- Have fact sheets available for reference during discussion



### A. Partner Discussions (10 minutes)



- Ask participants to pair up



- Each participant receives a strip of paper with one or two sentences describing a consequence of climate change



**Prompt:**



> "Discuss with your partner if each of your statements is the truth or a fake. If it is true, what are the mechanisms that cause it?"



Participants engage in pair discussion, reasoning through the science behind each statement.



### B. Presentations (15 minutes)



- Set up two distinct areas/piles: "Truth" and "Fake"



**Prompt:**



> "Each of you step forward, read out the statement and place it on the truth or fake pile. Explain why you decided and the mechanisms behind it."



**Facilitation:**



- Invite each participant to present their statement and placement



- Ask clarifying questions about their reasoning



- Provide explanations as needed using facilitator materials



- Correct misconceptions gently and supportively



### Wrap-up



Point out the unexpected effects of climate change on society, culture, and economy. Highlight statements that surprised participants or contradicted common assumptions.



## Key Learning Points to Highlight



- Climate change has wide-ranging effects beyond typical environmental impacts



- Many consequences are interconnected and have surprising cascades



- Understanding mechanisms helps predict and address climate impacts



- Both scientific and social consequences matter for climate action



## Why This Method Works



- Quick, engaging format keeps energy high



- Pair work reduces anxiety compared to individual presentations



- Public presentation builds confidence and group learning



- Fact-checking together reinforces accurate understanding



- Surprising statements create memorable learning moments



## Modifications



- **For younger participants:** Use simpler, more concrete statements



- **For advanced groups:** Include statements about climate tipping points or complex systems



- **For visual learners:** Include pictures or diagrams on statement cards



- **For mixed literacy:** Use symbols or visual indicators alongside text



## Notes for Facilitator



- Prepare explanations in advance so you can provide clear, concise responses



- Celebrate creative reasoning even if conclusions are incorrect



- Use this as an opportunity to fill knowledge gaps identified by the group



- Track which statements generate the most discussion—these reveal common misconceptions

- Familiarize yourself with the facilitator material



- Print the headline statements and cut into individual strips (one statement per strip)



- Prepare explanation sheets for key statements



- Have fact sheets available for reference during discussion