City College of Cagayan de Oro (CCCDO) took center stage at the CN Hall of Cebu Technological University (CTU) Main Campus in Cebu City, capturing the attention of educators, students, and international partners with two interactive lesson plan demonstrations on climate change on September 15, 2025.
Leading the first wave of presenters, Mr. Eldin Camposo of Group 1, composed of Dr. Amor Torres of Capitol University, Dr. Ma. Aira Chenessa Aguilar, Ms Janice Calapiz, and Dr. Joel Potane, energized the audience with the team’s lesson on the Greenhouse Effect, transforming a complex scientific process into a vivid, hands-on experience through a PHET Simulation. The simulation drew participants into an interactive journey, allowing them to visualize how greenhouse gases trap heat and drive global warming. His dynamic delivery not only simplified the science but also ignited curiosity about how technology can reshape classroom instruction. Ending up the pool of presenters, Group 2 presenters—Dir. Sittie Alliah Paki, Mr. Eugene Ranoco, and Mr. Fhel Jhon Feliciano, with Dr. Jestoni Babia and Dr. Donna Grace Cotejo, unveiled a Climate Change Lesson Plan for Grade 10 that pushed the boundaries of pedagogy with their automatic prototype game, Eco-Librium. The game challenged participants to make real-time decisions balancing human activity and environmental sustainability, sparking both competition and reflection.
Through these impromptu back-to-back presentations witnessed by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Basic Education Institutions (BEIs), and partner universities from Japan—including Capitol University, Okayama University’s ESD Promotion Center, and Miyagi University of Education—it contributed a set of benchmarks for climate change education in the Philippines. By fusing simulations, games, and research-driven strategies, the institution embodied the power of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and its vital role in shaping future-ready teachers. More than a showcase, the teams’ presentations marked CCCDO’s firm alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 13, and 17, proving that bold ideas in the classroom fuel meaningful action for the planet.