Indiana
In 2021, Indiana implemented a new climate education framework into their schools to assist educators in incorporating climate change education into their classrooms. State science standards were also updated in 2022, now largely in line with the NGSS. Though these are great steps in the right direction, there is still more that must be done to incorporate climate education into school systems.
Climate Issues
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Increased precipitation and flooding
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Increasing temperatures
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Purdue University provides educators with resources and lesson plans through the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment Initiative
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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In 2021, Indiana Department of Education introduced a new climate change education framework into schools as a method to teach about the topicIn 2021, Indiana Department of Education introduced a new climate change education framework into schools as a method to teach about the topic
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In 2022, Indiana updated their state science standards to include more of an emphasis on climate change education. These standards are largely in line with the NGSS.In 2022, Indiana updated their state science standards to include more of an emphasis on climate change education. These standards are largely in line with the NGSS.