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Teaching Climate Change: A Sample Curriculum for the Montana Natural History Center

Author Information

Zane RoushFollow

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.

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Life Sciences

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Teaching Climate Change: A Sample Curriculum for the Montana Natural History Center

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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.