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Climate
Climate Change
Teaching students about the climate crisis is critical. We are committed to providing tools that will empower students with the necessary scientific information about the impact of climate change on the animal kingdom.
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Carbonated CommunitiesThrough cutting-edge scientific research, students are introduced to climate change’s effects on the intertidal (ocean acidification and temperature increase) and what is known about how ocean organisms are impacted.
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Save Our Coral ReefsUsing this tool, students will practice and deepen their understanding of coral reef basics, what is contributing to their loss, and what is being done to preserve this resource.
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Carbon CafeIn this lesson students learn about the effects of different diets and foods on our Climate Crisis and how to make positive changes
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What's the bigger pictureIn this lesson, students combine art and science to interpret and illustrate graphical art. In this way, students will build understanding of the power of data infused art to convey the "bigger picture" of climate change.
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EXPLORING OCEAN MYSTERIES CURRICULUM“There are seven principles of ocean literacy including: the ocean is a major influence on weather and climate; and the ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected. The Ocean Mysteries Curriculum makes it easy to teach the seven principles while meeting NGSS, Common Core and Climate Literacy Standards.”
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What We Can Learn from a Green Ninja
Everyone thinks about the carbon footprint of their favorite burrito, right? Maybe not—BUT!… Dr. Eugene Cordero, a self-proclaimed “burrito connoisseur,” certainly does.
What We Can Learn from a Green Ninja
Everyone thinks about the carbon footprint of their favorite burrito, right? Maybe not—BUT!… Dr. Eugene Cordero, a self-proclaimed “burrito connoisseur,” certainly does.
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The Demand for Climate Change Education
Youth who have been educated about climate change will have a better understanding of the realities of climate change and be more empowered to create possible solutions.
The Demand for Climate Change Education
Youth who have been educated about climate change will have a better understanding of the realities of climate change and be more empowered to create possible solutions.
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Did you Know?
The Teaching of the Science of Climate Change
NSTA confirms the solid scientific foundation on which climate change science rests, and advocates for quality, evidence-based science to be taught in science classrooms in grades K–12 and higher education. Our knowledge of all the sciences, including climate science, grows and changes through the continual process of scientific exploration, investigation, and informed dialogue.
The Teaching of the Science of Climate Change
NSTA confirms the solid scientific foundation on which climate change science rests, and advocates for quality, evidence-based science to be taught in science classrooms in grades K–12 and higher education. Our knowledge of all the sciences, including climate science, grows and changes through the continual process of scientific exploration, investigation, and informed dialogue.
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