Helping My Community in a Changing Climate
Provided by: Maine Department of Energy (MOOSE)|Published on: August 1, 2025
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plans
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: Maine Department of Energy (MOOSE)
Region: Maine
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- 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 Materials
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.
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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