Scientific Literacy
Articles/Websites
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
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What it is
- This brief teacher-focused article explains the importance of implementing climate education as an interdisciplinary topic.
- The resource includes suggestions for implementation, recommended actions for teachers, and related resources.
Teaching tips
Positives
- There are implementation suggestions for study areas under the umbrella of the science discipline.
- Students will benefit from a well-rounded understanding of climate change and its impacts.
Prerequisites
- Depending on the area of study and grade level, students may need to be familiar with the carbon cycle, how energy flows through Earth's systems, and other topic-specific concepts.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can work with historical datasets to understand climate change, as indicated in the article, using this lesson. Students can explore data from ice cores, tree rings, and other sources to satisfy this requirement.
- The En-ROADS tool is an excellent avenue for students to explore predictive models that use climate change data in a hands-on activity.
- Biology students may benefit from reading this article to understand the impact of climate change on phenological changes.
- Chemistry teachers can implement this ocean acidification lab.
- In physics classes, this video can be used to introduce a lesson about the impact of climate change on the flow of energy and ocean currents.
From the scientist review
This resource presents topics to consider when teaching about climate change. Climate change is rightly presented as an interdisciplinary topic, and potential controversy is addressed by focusing on evidence rather than political opinions. Many additional resources are linked in the text, including several from the National Research Council and NASA. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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