Maine Climate Science Portal
Provided by: Maine Climate Action Now|Published on: October 6, 2023
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Biology, Geography
Authors: Maine Climate Action Now
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Maine
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This site provides an introduction to the Wabanaki concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing," why it's important, and how it is being applied.
- It includes numerous links to videos and additional information about how climate change is impacting Maine, combines the perspectives of Western and Indigenous science, and provides a focus on traditional ecological knowledge.
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Positives
- Engaging photographs are included to further illustrate the main ideas of the portal.
- This article is well-organized and concise.
Additional Prerequisites
- It may be beneficial if students already know what Traditional Ecological Knowledge is.
- Students should have a basic understanding of climate change.
Differentiation
- Students can use this article for an informative essay on Traditional Ecological Knowledge and its importance for understanding climate change.
- To engage students, the teacher can ask students to predict what they think Two-Eyed Seeing is, as it pertains to ecological knowledge.
- This article can support a lesson about Indigenous culture throughout the United States.
- This article can enhance a classroom discussion on the abilities and limitations of Western Science.
This resource from Maine Climate Action NOW! is a central portal that covers the breadth of climate science in Maine. This resource is exceptionally well-sourced with all figures cited and includes many links to additional resources and reports. The resource also features a thorough climate justice crash course and a "Take Action" page, where students can find organizations that they can personally get involved with. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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