Making the Case for Climate Education Policy
Synopsis
This document provides talking points for advocating for climate education policy, explaining the benefits of implementing climate education.
The resource includes a curated list of research and resources grouped by themes such as social justice and equity, mitigation and sustainability, resilience and adaptation, civic education, and workforce development.
Teaching Materials
Prerequisites:
Ensure students are familiar with climate change and the need for collective climate action.
Consider having students familiarize themselves with their school's current climate curriculum requirements.
Classroom Implementation:
Have students use this to inform a civic engagement project where they draft a proposal for climate education in their school.
Have students use this as a source in a persuasive piece on the benefits of climate education.
Have students evaluate each talking point by identifying the claim and deciding what evidence would be needed to support it.
Hold a structured debate in which students argue for and against adding climate education requirements to state standards.
Extensions:
Have students take part in a green career exploration. Consider using this resource to get them started.
The resource includes a separate set of resources for advocates working in places where climate education is less widely supported, which can spark discussion about tailoring arguments to different audiences.
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