Initial Publication Date: July 12, 2021

Scientific literacy involves understanding global climate change & what people can do about it

The complexities of climate change and its interdisciplinary nature can make it feel like a daunting teaching task. However, this complexity reflects the systemic nature of many of today's environmental challenges—making it an ideal platform for implementing practice-based instruction focused on contemporary science in the classroom. The science and engineering practices of modeling, analyzing data, argumentation, and designing solutions should be a central focus of any climate change curriculum

Scientific literacy involves understanding global climate change & what people can do about it (Acrobat (PDF) 631kB Jul8 21)

Suggested Citation

http://STEMteachingtools.org/brief/12