Oral Presentations
Teaching Climate Change: A Sample Curriculum for the Montana Natural History Center
Presentation Type
Presentation
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Lisa Eby
Faculty Mentor’s Department
Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences
Abstract / Artist's Statement
Climate change denialism and science misinformation are two major barriers to greater national success in establishing sustainable policy and promoting sustainable individual choices. Effective science education and student connection with nature have been shown to have a positive impact on climate literacy and awareness. Despite this, there is a shortage of approaches to teaching climate change and few resources for teachers. Through a literature review I share research into current barriers to climate change education and strategies for effective climate education. Along with this, I present a sample curriculum for the Montana Natural History Center that connect their newest exhibit, Montana’s Ancient Past, to the present and future of climate on earth. Paired with these lesson plans is a guide to supporting information for educators. Through this review and sample curriculum I hope to demonstrate the importance of rigorous climate education and provide educators with a framework for integrating climate literacy into their curriculum for grade school student groups.
Category
Life Sciences
Teaching Climate Change: A Sample Curriculum for the Montana Natural History Center
UC 331
Climate change denialism and science misinformation are two major barriers to greater national success in establishing sustainable policy and promoting sustainable individual choices. Effective science education and student connection with nature have been shown to have a positive impact on climate literacy and awareness. Despite this, there is a shortage of approaches to teaching climate change and few resources for teachers. Through a literature review I share research into current barriers to climate change education and strategies for effective climate education. Along with this, I present a sample curriculum for the Montana Natural History Center that connect their newest exhibit, Montana’s Ancient Past, to the present and future of climate on earth. Paired with these lesson plans is a guide to supporting information for educators. Through this review and sample curriculum I hope to demonstrate the importance of rigorous climate education and provide educators with a framework for integrating climate literacy into their curriculum for grade school student groups.