Alaska
Alaska has devised their own comprehensive framework for education on the topic of environmental literacy in the form of the Alaska Natural Resource & Environmental Literacy Plan. Though there is obviously more work to be done, the state appears to be providing the youth with the tools they need to succeed in our changing world.
Climate Issues
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Thawing permafrost
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Melting glaciers
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Warming of North Pacific Waters
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
The University of Alaska provides training and materials to teachers through the GLOBE Programs
The Alaska Natural Resources Outdoor Education Association provides workshops and trainings for teachers looking to teach about climate science.
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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Science standards in Alaska are largely derived from the NGSS, and include climate education with added relevancy for Alaskan students.Science standards in Alaska are largely derived from the NGSS, and include climate education with added relevancy for Alaskan students.
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Alaska developed their own framework for incorporating environmental literacy into classrooms, known as the Alaska Natural Resource & Environmental Literacy Plan.Alaska developed their own framework for incorporating environmental literacy into classrooms, known as the Alaska Natural Resource & Environmental Literacy Plan.