Provided by: Maine Climate Council |Published on: July 10, 2023
Articles/Websites Grades 9-12
Synopsis
This resource provides numerous articles about climate action in Maine, including green technology and new programs that are being utilized throughout the state.
Students can learn about a teacher-led climate workshop, Maine's Community Resilience Partnership, and the installation of solar panels across the state.
This webpage features a short interview with a climate scientist.
The stories can provide a positive message, as they focus on solutions and actions.
Additional Prerequisites
If you scroll down to the bottom you'll see the "Next page" icon.
Students should have a basic understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and how they impact the planet.
Differentiation
Portions of this webpage could enhance an analysis on the mechanics of Maine's Community Resilience Plan, what this plan accomplishes, and its effectiveness at addressing climate change.
This webpage could augment a classroom discussion about Maine's political context, how this context differs from other states, and how these differences lead to diverging policy outcomes.
The article about EV repair training could support a classroom discussion about the obstacles that come with implementing electric vehicles nationwide, how those obstacles could be resolved, and what other careers may be connected to climate solutions.
This webpage could supplement a lesson on how negative externalities, such as climate change, can influence government policies.