Connecticut
Connecticut follows the Next Generation Science Standards as a framework for teaching climate change in schools. However, they are also attempting to require that the climate change requirements in the NGSS be added to the science curriculum. Connecticut is going above and beyond to try and prepare students for our changing world, and they are obviously moving in the right direction.
Climate Issues
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Heavier rainfall
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Sea level increase along coastlines
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Drought
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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Connecticut follows the Next Generation science standardsConnecticut follows the Next Generation science standards
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Connecticut’s House Bill 5271 (PDF) would, if enacted, “require that the climate change curriculum in the Next Generation Science Standards be taught as part of the state-wide science curriculum for public schools and that such teaching begin in elementary school.”Connecticut’s House Bill 5271 (PDF) would, if enacted, “require that the climate change curriculum in the Next Generation Science Standards be taught as part of the state-wide science curriculum for public schools and that such teaching begin in elementary school.”
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Connecticut added elements of climate change education to their social studies standards in 2022Connecticut added elements of climate change education to their social studies standards in 2022