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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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Appendix A

Workshop Agenda and
List of Participants

Workshop on Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14
August 31–September 1, 2011

The workshop will discuss climate change and climate science education in formal settings from Kindergarten through the first two years of college with the goal of building toward innovative practices based on a solid understanding of current trends. The workshop will begin with an investigation on student understanding of climate change and global warming and the state and quality of curricular materials for climate change and climate science in K-14. The broader context for climate change and climate science education will be explored through new generation national and state science standards and the current state of teacher understanding of, and preparation for climate change and climate science education. The workshop will end by featuring and discussing innovative approaches to climate change and climate science education that span into early college.

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

8:15–8:45 Individual Discussions with panelists and commissioned authors
(Breakfast available)
8:45–9:00 Welcome
Martin Storksdieck (Director, Board on Science Education) Jim Mahoney (Climate Change Education Roundtable Chair)
Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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9:00–10:15 SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION AND KEYNOTE REMARKS
9:00–9:15 Introduction: Goals for the Workshop
Charles W. “Andy” Anderson (Workshop Committee Chair)
9:15–9:45 Challenges and Opportunities in Climate Change Education
Danny Edelson (National Geographic Society)

Formal education has an important role in preparing citizens to respond appropriately to the challenges posed by climate change. The keynote speaker will address this role and provide an overview of the need for climate change education in schools, the goals for climate education in K-14, and challenges and opportunities inherent to teaching and learning climate change education in schools.

9:45–10:15 Questions and Answers
10:15–10:30 BREAK
10:30–12:00 SESSION 2: STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF
CLIMATE CHANGE
  Moderator: Andy Anderson (Workshop Committee Chair)

Climate change education is being taught in formal settings in various ways, both within formal courses and other activities within schools (e.g., after-school programs). This session will explore how students currently understand and learn about climate science and climate change, how climate change education is represented in current curricula materials, and appropriate pedagogies that address various goals for climate change education in K-12.

Guiding Questions:

•   What does mental model research and select items from the National Assessment of Environmental Literacy suggest about student climate literacy and understanding?

•   What is the nature and quality of current materials for teaching climate change and climate science in K-12?

•   What are effective teaching strategies for various climate literacy goals?

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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10:30–11:30 Presentations and Panel Discussions
Eddie Boyes (University of Liverpool): Student Mental Models of Global Warming and Climate Change
  Frank Niepold (NOAA): Nature and Quality of Teaching Materials for Climate Change Education
  Tom Marcinkowski (Florida Institute of Technology): Climate Literacy and Climate Pedagogy
11:30–12:00 Audience Q&A
12:00–1:00 Continued Audience Discussions
Lunch served
1:00–4:45 SESSION 3: STANDARDS AND TEACHERS
  This session will explore two critical aspects that influence the nature and quality of climate change education throughout the K-12 system: how standards may influence what is taught in classrooms, how teachers currently address climate change and climate science, and how teachers can be supported in effective ways.
1:00–2:15 Session 3A: Role of Science Education Standards
  Moderator: Jim Geringer (Workshop Committee Member)

This section will discuss the role of new science education standards and other frameworks, such as state environmental literacy plans and state standards in providing opportunities for addressing climate change and climate science in the K-12 curriculum.

1:00–2:00 Presentations and Panel Discussions
Brian Reiser (Northwestern University) and Stephen Pruitt (Achieve): Addressing climate change in the NRC Framework and the next generation science education standards
   
  Gilda Wheeler (Office of Superintendant of Public Instruction, State of Washington): A perspective from the state of Washington
Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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  Stephen Pruitt (Achieve): Challenges with controversial science issues
   
2:00–2:15 Clarifying Questions to Prepare for the Breakout Discussions
   
2:15–3:15 Session 3B: Teacher Understanding and Preparation
   
  Moderator: Tamara Ledley (Workshop Committee Member)
   
  Teacher preparation and understanding of climate science and climate change issues are key components for providing effective climate change education in K-14. This session will explore current teacher practices in K-14 climate change and climate science education, and strategies to support climate science and climate change teaching in the classroom.
   
2:15–3:15 Presentations and Panel Discussions
Susan Buhr (University of Colorado at Boulder): Navigating climate science in the classroom: Teacher preparation, practices, perceptions and professional development
   
  Roberta Johnson (National Earth Science Teachers Association): Addressing teacher practices and barriers and challenges inherent with teaching climate change education
   
  Francis Eberle (National Science Teachers Association): Discussant
   
3:15–3:30 BREAK
   
3:30–4:30 Breakout Sessions: Small Group Discussions
Workshop participants will continue the discussion initiated in the two previous panel discussions (standards and teacher preparation) during small group discussions. Workshop participants can choose to focus on either the role of standards in climate science and climate change education, or on how teachers are prepared and supported in teaching climate science and climate change.
Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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  Guiding Questions:
Role of Science Education Standards
 

    1. What is the role of new Science Education Standards and other frameworks (State Environmental Literacy Plans and State Standards) in providing opportunities or barriers for K-12 CCE? How is the framework similar to or different from current practices?

 

    2. In addition to the areas identified in the Conceptual Framework for New Science Education Standards, where should climate change education be covered in the curriculum?

 

    3. In the translation from the Framework to the Standards, what are the opportunities to embed climate change literacy more broadly across disciplines?

 

    4. What are the leverage points for incorporating climate change education into each level of education (elementary, middle, high school)?

   
  Teacher Understanding and Preparation
 

    1. What types of pedagogical knowledge is needed to teach climate change or climate science? How can we help teachers to obtain the knowledge they need to teach climate change comprehensively?

 

    2. How can teachers and principals overcome skepticism about climate change and climate change education, e.g., from parents or administrators?

 

    3. What are strategies for finding appropriate curricular materials?

 

    4. How can schools/districts organize themselves so that teachers are motivated to teach climate change?

4:30–5:00 Report from Breakout Session: Synthesis and Lessons Learned
5:00 Wrap-up of Day
                   Thursday, September 1
8:30–9:00 Individual Discussion of Day 1
(Breakfast available)
Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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9:00–9:15 Welcome and overview of Day 2
Andy Anderson (Workshop Committee Chair)
 
9:15–10:45 SESSION 4: INNOVATIONS IN PROVIDING
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN CLIMATE
CHANGE EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOL AND
COLLEGES
  Moderator: Louisa Koch (Workshop Committee Member)
  This session will explore innovations in teaching climate change education, including links between high school and the first two years of college. Discussion will focus on issues such as student engagement and motivation, addressing the interdisciplinary nature of climate change and climate science, and strategies for education toward stewardship and citizenship.

Guiding Questions:

•   What is the role of AP courses, particularly AP environmental science, in teaching students about climate change and climate science?

•   What examples of effective and innovative and potentially inter-and transdisciplinary practices in climate change and climate science education can we find in high school and colleges?

•   What can we learn from alternative approaches to climate change education in schools that make use of out-of-school models for teaching and learning?

9:15–10:45 Presentations and Panel Discussions
Karen Lionberger (College Board–AP Program): AP courses
and climate science and climate change education
  LuAnne Thompson (University of Washington): Partnerships between high schools and universities
  Nicky Phear (University of Montana): Developing and implementing an interdisciplinary climate change minor
  Matt Lappe (Alliance for Climate Education): Bringing climate change to schools and back home
  Mike Town (Steering Committee Member): Discussant
Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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10:45–11:00 BREAK
11:00–12:00 Breakout Sessions
Workshop participants will continue the discussion initiated in the previous panel in small groups, inspired by topics like innovation in high schools, linkages between high school and college, inter- and transdisciplinary approaches, and using out-of-school resources for school-based instruction. The breakout discussions allow participants to innovate and share, but all are asked to address how new ideas can be evaluated and brought to scale.
  Guiding Questions: Use questions for overall session (listed above)
12:00–1:00 Continued Audience Discussions
Lunch served
1:00–2:00 Bringing It All Together: A Plenary Discussion
Moderator: Andy Anderson (Workshop Committee Chair)
2:00–2:30 Workshop Implications and Next Steps
Andy Anderson (Workshop Committee Chair)
Martin Storksdieck (Director, Board on Science Education)
Jim Mahoney (Climate Change Education Roundtable Chair)
2:30 Meeting Adjourned
Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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PARTICIPANT LIST

Workshop on Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14

Bethany Adamec, American Geophysical Union

Charles W. “Andy” Anderson, Michigan State University

John Baek, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Neela Banerjee, Los Angeles Times/Tribune Co.

Alix Beatty, National Research Council

Miriam Bertram, University of Washington

Jacob Clark Blickenstaff, American Physical Society

David Blockstein, National Council for Science and the Environment

Gillian Bowsen, Monash University

Eddie Boyes, University of Liverpool

Carol Brewer, University of Montana

James Brey, American Meteorological Society

Susan Buhr, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Elizabeth Burck, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

David Campbell, National Science Foundation

Carly Carroll, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Lin Chambers, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nancy Colleton, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

Juliet Crowell, National Science Resources Center, Smithsonian Institution

Alphonse DeSena, National Science Foundation

Brian Dozd, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

William Easterling, Pennsylvania State University

Francis Eberle, National Science Teachers Association

Daniel Edelson, National Geographic Society

Akiko Elders, National Science Foundation

Lynn Elfner, The Ohio Academy of Science

Thomas Emrick, Smithsonian Institute

Evelina Feliate-Maurice, U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Mary Ford, National Geographic Education Programs

Sherrie Forrest, National Research Council

Edward Geary, The Globe Program

Laurie Geller, National Research Council

James Geringer, Environmental Systems Research Institute

Sophia Gershman, Watchung Hills Regional High School

Patricia Gober, Arizona State University

Sara Harris, University of British Columbia

Alexis Heath, National Council for Science and the Environment

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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Joseph Heimlich, Ohio State University

Matthew Inman, Department of Energy

Roberta Johnson, National Earth Science Teachers Association

Jill Karsten, National Science Foundation

Louisa Koch, Office of Education, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Jay Labov, National Research Council

Carol Landis, Byrd Polar Research Center

Matt Lappe, Alliance for Climate Education

Tamara Ledley, TERC

Kimberly Lightle, Ohio State University

Karen Lionberger, The College Board

James Mahoney, Consultant

Thomas Marcinkowski, Florida Institute of Technology

Ann Martin, Langley Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Erin McDougal, National Science Foundation

Katie McGaughey, National Science Foundation

Cathy Middlecamp, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Kristina Mitchell, Pennsylvania State University

Michael Mogil, How the Weatherworks

Teresa Mourad, Ecological Society of America

Bree Murphy, Estuarine Reserves Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Frank Niepold, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

David Oberbillig, U.S. Department of Energy

Rajul Pandya, University Corporation of Atmospheric Research

Jean Pennycook, National Science Foundation

Nicky Phear, University of Montana

Matthew Pines, National Science Foundation

Monica Plisch, American Physical Society

Stephen Pruitt, Achieve, Inc.

Brian Reiser, Northwestern University

Kimberly Roe, National Science Foundation

Joshua Rosenau, National Center for Science Education

Stacey Rudolph, Office of Education, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Joel Scheraga, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Karen Scott, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Bono Sen, Environmental Health Perspectives, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Jennifer Skene, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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Nancy Songer, University of Michigan

Peg Steffen, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Martin Storksdieck, National Research Council

Daniel Strain, Science News

Cathlyn Stylinski, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Marilyn Suiter, National Science Foundation

Surili Sutaria, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Luanne Thompson, University of Washington

Mike Town, Redmond High School

Jeanne Troy, Koshland Science Museum

Jermelina Tupas, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Louie Tupas, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Elizabeth Walsh, University of Washington

Cynthia Wei, National Science Foundation

Ming-Ying Wei, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Gilda Wheeler, Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Ted Willard, American Association for the Advancement of Science

Carolyn Wilson, National Science Foundation

Linda Wilson, Project 2061/AAAS

Deborah Wojcik, University of Florida

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants." National Research Council. 2012. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/13435.
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Climate change is occurring, is very likely caused by human activities, and poses significant risks for a broad range of human and natural systems. Each additional ton of greenhouse gases emitted commits us to further change and greater risks. In the judgment of the Committee on America's Climate Choices, the environmental, economic, and humanitarian risks of climate change indicate a pressing need for substantial action to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare to adapt to its impacts. A principal message from the recent National Research Council report, America's Climate Choices, this brief summary of how climate change will shape many aspects of life in the foreseeable future emphasizes the vital importance of preparation for these changes.

The report points to the importance of formal and informal education in supporting the public's understanding of those challenges climate change will bring, and in preparing current and future generations to act to limit the magnitude of climate change and respond to those challenges. Recognizing both the urgency and the difficulty of climate change education, the National Research Council, with support from the National Science Foundation, formed the Climate Change Education Roundtable. The roundtable brings together federal agency representatives with diverse experts and practitioners in the physical and natural sciences, social sciences, learning sciences, environmental education, education policy, extension education and outreach, resource management, and public policy to engage in discussion and explore educational strategies for addressing climate change.

Two workshops were held to survey the landscape of climate change education. The first explored the goals for climate change education for various target audiences. The second workshop, which is the focus of this summary, was held on August 31 and September 1, 2011, and focused on the teaching and learning of climate change and climate science in formal education settings, from kindergarten through the first two years of college (K-14). This workshop, based on an already articulated need to teach climate change education, provided a forum for discussion of the evidence from research and practice. The goal of this workshop was to raise and explore complex questions around climate change education, and to address the current status of climate change education in grade K-14 of the formal education system by facilitating discussion between expert researchers and practitioners in complementary fields, such as education policy, teacher professional development, learning and cognitive science, K-12 and higher education administration, instructional design, curriculum development, and climate science. Climate Change Education in Formal Settings, K-14: A Workshop Summary summarizes the two workshops.

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