Maine's Climate Action Plan Guide - 2025
Synopsis
This guide uses plain language, visuals, and stories to explain Maine Won't Wait, Maine's climate action plan.
Students read about young people taking climate action across Maine, and see progress reports with charts and action steps.
Teaching Materials
Prerequisites:
Ensure students are familiar with climate change and its solutions.
Consider having students review the terms in the glossary before they read the guide.
Classroom Implementation:
Have students read the stories included in the guide to inspire them to consider different green careers.
Use this resource in civics classes as an example of how communities and governments affect change.
Assign each strategy to a small group in a jigsaw, with groups summarizing the goals, progress, and action steps for the class.
Extensions:
Have students explore the Maine Clean Energy Job Board and describe a green career they may see for themselves.
After students read the story “Working Across Generations for Community Resilience,” challenge them to think of an issue their community faces and brainstorm possible solutions.
Sustainable Development Goals Connections:
Use this resource to make connections to SDG 13, Climate Action, SDG 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Scientist's Note:
This guide is a great example of the variety of climate actions a community can take.
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