Screenshot of a new STEM Teaching Tool with the Warning (Climate) Stripes and the following text:
What is Climate Literacy?
What Is The Issue?
Climate literacy is critical to understanding the complex interaction of human social, economic, historical, and political systems with the biogeochemical systems upon which we depend—and to envision and work towards just solutions. As we design learning experiences relevant to our shifting global climate, we must consider what knowledge needs to be centered. The eight essential principles defined in the third edition of the consensus-based U.S. Climate Literacy Guide (video overview) for educators, communicators, and decision-makers frame the climate literacy goals for life-long, life-wide, and life-deep learning for people of all ages.
Why it Matters to You
All People need to be prepared for climate change, which means understanding “how the climate system works, how human actions influence climate, and how climate influences people and other parts of the Earth system. Climate literacy is important because people who understand the processes, causes, and effects of climate change are better able to assess evidence and claims about evidence, discuss options to manage risks, and take well-informed actions” (Climate Literacy Guide, p. 2).
All Educators should teach to promote climate literacy and just climate action.
Who's ready for a new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social on Climate Literacy that centrally includes the equity & justice dimensions?
This resource builds from the September 2024 Climate Literacy Guide & links off to many resources! Coming soon! #EquityFirst #TeachClimate #ClimateChange #SciEd #LetsGo