ACE Presentations
Everything you need to know about our engaging, empowering, multimedia presentations is here.
Buzz
The most engaging, funny, and inspiring assembly presentation I've seen. I can't wait to get involved.
Loren Wyeth
Berkeley High School Junior
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FAQs
Q: Do you visit public schools? Private schools?
A: ACE provides no-cost climate change presentations to all schools,
public and private
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FAQ
Got questions about ACE? We've got answers!
Click on the links below to find our response to these frequently asked questions.
(And if you think up an FAQ we haven't addressed, please let us know.)
- What curriculum standards does the presentation address?
- Which aspects of climate science do you cover, and at what depth?
- How much does it cost to bring ACE to my school?
- I’ve heard the presentation is dynamic, engaging, empowering…and free! What's the catch?
- What kinds of follow up resources do you provide for students?
- Can high school students really be inspired to act?
- What do you hope to accomplish?
- Teachers are already overworked. Is adding to their workload with programs like this really the right thing to do?
- Where can I find high-quality curricula on climate change?
- What age or grade level is your presentation designed to reach?
- Do my students need to have a background in climate change before you come?
- Do you customize the classroom presentation for different subjects and levels of knowledge?
- What is the difference between the classroom and assembly presentations?
- How long does your presentation last?
- Our students are advanced and well versed in environmental education, climate science, and green practices. Does your presentation meet their needs?
- Is there a minimum or maximum number of students who need to be in attendance during a presentation?
- Before you visit, is there anything I can do to aid the educator?
- Aren’t climate change and global warming controversial and/or political issues?
- Do you have references from other schools where you have presented?
- If I don't yet know how many students will be in attendance. Can I still schedule a presentation?
- How do I find out which dates for a presentation are still available?
- How many presentations have you done so far? How many students have you reached?
- Do you visit public schools? Private schools?
- Where do you get your funding?
What curriculum standards does the presentation address?
Visit our standards page to see which state and national science standards our presentation addresses.
Which aspects of climate science do you cover, and at what depth?
We focus on the key points around the IPCC's conclusions science-based climate change facts, and spend more than half of our time on actionable solutions that are achievable by our audience. You are welcome to view our presentation outline.
How much does it cost to bring ACE to my school?
It's FREE. We are passionate about educating and inspiring high school students and offer all of our programs at no cost. In addition, we offer scholarship and school grant opportunities to students and schools who are committed to furthering climate awareness and involving their schools and communities in climate action.
I’ve heard the presentation is dynamic, engaging, empowering…and free! What's the catch?
There is none. Our mission is to educate and inspire as many students as we can about what we believe is the most important issue of our time.
What kinds of follow up resources do you provide for students?
We offer tools and other resources for both teachers and students, including a blueprint for creating action teams, in-depth climate change curricula, leadership training, connections with local nonprofits and school grants and student scholarship opportunities. Students can also join our online network via Facebook, where they can connect with other youth who are concerned about climate change.
Can high school students really be inspired to act?
Yes, our experience has been that once high school students learn about the science behind climate change, potential consequences, and the possible solutions, many become very inspired and are eager to take action.
What do you hope to accomplish?
We hope to educate students on the science behind climate change and giving them the tools to make informed decisions about their behavior and lifestyle. We believe youth can have an immediate and positive impact on curbing the effects of global climate change, which threatens to have an inordinate impact on their generation.
We work with teachers to add value to their pre-existing curricula and engage studetns about science. Teachers support our program both because it addresses certain state curriculum requirements and helps them better educate their students about an important and timely subject. Our program has no cost, and we provide curriculum, tools and resources to support teachers in their efforts.
Where can I find high-quality curricula on climate change?
Please visit our Climate Change Curricula page.
What age or grade level is your presentation designed to reach?
Our focus is on high schools, and we do our best to accommodate middle schools when possible.
Do my students need to have a background in climate change before you come?
No. Our presentation is designed to connect with and educate students with all levels of knowledge regarding climate change science.
Do you customize the classroom presentation for different subjects and levels of knowledge?
We are happy to tailor the classroom presentation to accommodate your class.
What's the difference between the classroom and assembly presentations?
Our highlight presentation is our Assembly Presentation. ACE has dedicated much of our resources to developing an exciting, informative and inspiring presentation that captures the attention of students with a wide range of interest in and understanding of climate change. This presentation is designed for a large audience, as many as you can fit in your auditorium! The more intimate setting of the classroom presentation allows for more discussion and interaction with individual students.
How long does your presentation last?
In its original format, our assembly presentation is 35-40 minutes long. Please allow time for students to file in and leave before and after the presentation. Our classroom presentation is 35-50 minutes long with Q&A to follow. We are happy to tailor either to accommodate your school's class and assembly schedules.
Yes. Our presentations feature professionally designed animation sequences and a uniquely powerful and engaging multimedia format. We can tailor our presentation to include higher-level science concepts upon request. We also offer tools and other resources for both teachers and students, including a blueprint for creating action teams, in-depth climate change curricula, leadership training, connections with local nonprofits, and school grant and student scholarship opportunities. Finally, the content is standards-based and complements and re-enforces any prior learning about climate science.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of students who need to be in attendance during a presentation?
Attendance for classroom presentations is typically the size of a normal class (20-40 students). There is no maximum number of students for assembly presentations.
Before you visit, is there anything I can do to aid the educator?
Please be sure to complete the booking form as thoroughly as possible, so the presenter is aware of any special considerations pertaining to your students or the venue.
Aren’t climate change and global warming controversial and/or political issues?
We believe climate change is a human issue, not a political issue. The overwhelming majority of the world's scientific community agrees that global warming is real and that the potential consequences of this are dangerous and extraordinary. In fact, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that it is very likely (greater than 90% certainty) that humans are responsible for the rise in average global temperatures since the mid-20th century. Moreover, businesses, governments and the military have identified climate change as a serious issue. ACE is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, and our presentation has been thoroughly vetted by the scientific community.
Do you have references from other schools where you have presented?
Please contact us for a list of references. You can also see buzz about our presentation from teachers, students and administrators.
If I don't yet know how many students will be in attendance, can I still schedule a presentation?
Absolutely.
How do I find out which dates for a presentation are still available?
You may complete our request form and an ACE representative will contact you shortly. Alternately, you may contact us directly via email or phone.
How many presentations have you done so far? How many students have you reached?
During our Spring 2009 pilot phase, we reached over 12,000 students and gave over 150 live presentations. We plan to reach an additional 140,000 students in New England, IL, TX, and CA by the end of 2009.
Do you visit public schools? Private schools?
ACE offers no-cost climate change presentations to all schools, public and private.
Where do you get your funding?
We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and our start-up funding has come from private sources. We accept donations from both public and private sources and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. If you are interested in donating to ACE, please contact us.