Climate Change Education and Resources

The webinar, led by Ron Michaels and Melissa Hickey, covers legislative considerations for K-12 environmental education in Connecticut. It highlights the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and resources available for teaching climate change. The session provides guidance on accessing CSDE resources and explores educational materials from DEEP, NASA, NOAA, and the DOE. The presentation aims to enhance understanding of science mandates and resource utilization.

Who are the presenters of the webinar?

• Ron Michaels and Melissa Hickey

• John Doe and Jane Smith

• Alice Johnson and Bob Brown

• Michael Scott and Pam Beesly

What is the main focus of the recent legislative mandates discussed in the webinar?

• Physical education

• History education

• Science education including climate change

• Mathematics education

What are the three major content areas included in the NGSS?

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Earth and Space Science, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

• Mathematics, Literature, History

• Art, Music, Physical Education

Which organization is responsible for assisting local education agencies in teaching climate change?

• DEEP

• U.S. Department of Energy

• NOAA

• NASA

What is the first step to access the CSDE Science resources online?

• Click on the 'latest updates' link

• Click on the 'Science Standards' tab

• Enter your email address

• Scroll down to the 'Resources' section

Which website offers resources specifically for elementary and middle grades students?

• Climate Kids

• TEACH

• STEM Rising

• ESSEA

What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy's STEM Rising initiative?

• To provide sports education

• To inspire and educate in STEM fields

• To promote arts and crafts

• To teach history and geography

Which organization provides the Climate.gov resource?

• NASA

• NOAA

• U.S. Department of Energy

• DEEP

What type of resources does the Earth System Science Education Alliance (ESSEA) provide?

• Sports equipment

• Cooking recipes

• Music lessons

• Climate science educational resources

How soon can you expect a response to inquiries made to the presenters?

• Within 24 hours

• Within 48 hours

• Within a week

• Immediately