Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

Maine Climate Science Portal

Provided by: Maine Climate Action Now |Published on: October 6, 2023

Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This site provides an introduction to the Wabanaki concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing," why it's important, and how it is being applied.
It includes numerous links to videos and additional information about how climate change is impacting Maine, combines the perspectives of Western and Indigenous science, and provides a focus on traditional ecological knowledge.

Subjects: Biology, Geography

Authors: Maine Climate Action Now

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Maine

Languages: English

Positives

Engaging photographs are included to further illustrate the main ideas of the portal.
This article is well-organized and concise.

Additional Prerequisites

It may be beneficial if students already know what Traditional Ecological Knowledge is.
Students should have a basic understanding of climate change.

Differentiation

Students can use this article for an informative essay on Traditional Ecological Knowledge and its importance for understanding climate change.
To engage students, the teacher can ask students to predict what they think Two-Eyed Seeing is, as it pertains to ecological knowledge.
This article can support a lesson about Indigenous culture throughout the United States.
This article can enhance a classroom discussion on the abilities and limitations of Western Science.

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