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In this edition of One Planet Series by Your Call, we will discuss climate science education for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Last spring, teachers across the country received a package from the Heartland Libertarian Institute called Why Scientists Disagree About Global Warming.
In a number of states, Republicans are trying to weaken scientific standards, but teachers are fighting misinformation campaigns. Idaho recently voted to adopt standards that include lessons on climate change caused by humans. What is happening in other states?
Guests:
Ann Reid, Executive Director of the National Center for Scientific Education
Belinda Jacobs, Professor of Science at Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock, Texas and President of the National Earth Science Teachers Association
Web Resources:
National Center for Science Education
National Association of Teachers in Earth Sciences
Inside Climate News: Science teachers respond to climate materials sent by Heartland Institute
Yale Climate Connections: Teachers Rally to Teach Climate Change
NRDC: Americans overwhelmingly support teaching climate science to children
The Guardian: Two-thirds of US students do not learn about climate change, study finds
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