1. Incorporating Global Warming in the Science Curriculum Sally Dastoli, K-12 Science Resource Teacher Sue Whitehead, High School Science Teacher Wallingford Public Schools CT Public Health Association Annual Conference November 14, 2008

2. Core Science Curriculum Framework An Invitation for Students and Teachers to Explore Science and Its Role in Society

3. The Changing Landscape of Science Education in CT….. http://drake.marin.k12.ca.us/stuwork/rockwater/Beach%20Erosion%20-%20Water%20Project/Erosion%20for%20title%20page%202.jpg

4. Making Informed Decisions for a Sustainable Future Gather information Consider values Explore consequences Make a decision

5. Living organisms have the capacity of producing populations of unlimited size, but the environment can support only a limited number of individuals from each species. Similarities in chemical and structural properties of DNA in all living organisms allow the transfer of genes from one organism to another. Sample High School Science Standards

6. The use of resources by human populations may affect the quality of the environment. Chemical technologies present both risks and benefits to the health and well-being of humans, plants and animals.

7. Educational Challenge Standards Authentic experience CAPT Content

8. Topics Energy Sources Thermodynamics Pollution

9. Science Standard Various sources of energy are used by humans and all have advantages and disadvantages.

10. Energy Sources Impact Land Water Air Life

11. Earth System

12. Energy Sources Energy sources and choices Gather information

13. Trade-offs Consider values Explore Consequences

14. Consequences

16. Lower Carbon Footprint Less meat Swap CFL’s Avoid Processed Food

17. Overuse of Energy Acid Rain Landfills Brownfield sites

18. Earth System

19. Gather information Consider values Explore consequences Make a decision

20. More information……. Sally Dastoli 203-294-5962 sdastoli@wallingford.k12.ct.us Sue Whitehead 203-294-5900 swhitehead@wallingford.k12.ct.us