Climate Change and Education Assessment

The video features a virtual panel discussion on teaching climate change, with contributions from STEM educators and experts like Matthew Pierce from NASA and Chris Kennedy from the Urban Systems Lab. They share insights on educational resources, urban climate research, and classroom strategies. Teachers discuss addressing student concerns about climate change and implementing school-wide sustainability initiatives. The session concludes with announcements of upcoming workshops and events.

What is the primary focus of the STEM Teachers NYC workshop?

• Climate change education

• History of science

• Space exploration

• Mathematics education

What role does Matthew Pierce currently hold at NASA?

• Education Lead at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies

• Astronaut

• Lead Scientist

• Director of Space Missions

What is the Climate Change Research Initiative?

• A year-long program focusing on climate change research and education

• A NASA mission to Mars

• A program for developing new space technologies

• A workshop for teaching mathematics

What is the main goal of the Urban Systems Lab where Chris Kennedy works?

• To develop new space technologies

• To study the impact of climate change on urban environments

• To explore the ocean depths

• To create new educational curricula

What type of data does the Urban Systems Lab use to study urban resilience?

• Historical texts

• Satellite images

• Publicly accessible data from NASA and NOAA

• Interviews with city planners

What is the primary focus of the lab on ocean acidification discussed in the biology section?

• The impact of carbon dioxide on ocean pH levels

• The role of sunlight in photosynthesis

• The migration patterns of marine animals

• The effect of temperature on coral reefs

In the engineering course, what is the main challenge students face when designing their car?

• Building a car that meets speed and stopping criteria

• Designing a car that uses solar power

• Constructing a car that can float on water

• Creating a car that can fly

How does the engineering project connect to real-world issues?

• By studying the effects of climate change on agriculture

• By examining the role of technology in education

• By analyzing the impact of vehicle emissions on carbon dioxide levels

• By exploring the use of renewable energy sources

What is the purpose of integrating humanities into the climate change curriculum?

• To provide historical context for climate change

• To replace science classes with literature

• To help students develop emotional resilience and critical thinking

• To focus solely on scientific data

What is a key strategy for helping students deal with the existential crisis of climate change?

• Incorporating humanities to provide tools for understanding and action

• Avoiding discussions about climate change

• Focusing only on scientific facts

• Ignoring the emotional aspects