Helping My Community in a Changing Climate

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GradesK, 1, 2Science, Social Studies

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Provided by Maine Department of Energy (MOOSE)

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What it is

In this module from the Maine Department of Energy, students will learn how climate change impacts and is impacted by different industries in Maine.
Students will learn about climate change in the fishing, logging, and farming industries and create some solutions for addressing problems in these industries.

Teaching tips

Positives

The practice of checking in with emotions and taking a break as needed is a great way of teaching the whole child with their needs in mind.
The self-check activities and quizzes make it easy for students to self-assess their knowledge.

Prerequisites

For the Daily Check-In, users may have to click the button to open the slides in a new tab in order to view them.
The books for this module will not appear for students to read. Teachers will need to visit this link to find these books as printables. Teachers should note that the book for the Logging Trees section is not linked.

Differentiation & Implementation

Using the glossaries in the included books, teachers and students can create a word wall for this module.
Students may want to have paper and a pencil with them to take notes and draw pictures when prompted.
To make community connections, teachers can invite people working in the local fishing, logging, and farming industries to share their expertise.

From the scientist review

This resource from Maine Department of Energy introduces students to climate change and its effect on communities in Maine. It includes real temperature data showing how Maine’s climate has changed over time and encourages data analysis. This resource is a strong addition to classroom discussions on climate change.

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At a glance

Grades: K, 1, 2
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Other types: Videos, Activity - Classroom, Worksheets, Ebooks
Format: Google Docs, PDF
Language: English
Location: North America > United States > Maine
Provider: Maine Department of Energy (MOOSE)
Authors: Maine Department of Energy (MOOSE)
Published: August 1, 2025
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · D2.Geo.6.K-2 + 8 more

Core

College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Standards

D2.Geo.6.K-2Identify some cultural and environmental characteristics of specific places.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCSS.ELA)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

New Jersey Climate Education Hub

English Language Arts

RI.CR.K.1With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in an informational text (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
SL.II.2.2Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.WF.K.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of encoding and spelling common, regular, single-syllable words.
L.KL.K.1With prompting and support, develop knowledge of language and its conventions when speaking and listening.
L.VL.2.2Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

Science

K-ESS3-3.Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of climate change and humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

Social Studies

6.1.2.GeoHE.1:Explain how seasonal weather changes, climate, and other environmental characteristics affect people's lives in a place or region.

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