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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology, Geography

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Provided by Maine Climate Action Now

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What it is

This site provides an introduction to the Wabanaki concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing," why it's important, and how it is being applied.
It includes numerous links to videos and additional information about how climate change is impacting Maine, combines the perspectives of Western and Indigenous science, and provides a focus on traditional ecological knowledge.

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Positives

Engaging photographs are included to further illustrate the main ideas of the portal.
This article is well-organized and concise.

Additional Prerequisites

It may be beneficial if students already know what Traditional Ecological Knowledge is.
Students should have a basic understanding of climate change.

Differentiation

Students can use this article for an informative essay on Traditional Ecological Knowledge and its importance for understanding climate change.
To engage students, the teacher can ask students to predict what they think Two-Eyed Seeing is, as it pertains to ecological knowledge.
This article can support a lesson about Indigenous culture throughout the United States.
This article can enhance a classroom discussion on the abilities and limitations of Western Science.

From the scientist review

This resource from Maine Climate Action NOW! is a central portal that covers the breadth of climate science in Maine. This resource is exceptionally well-sourced with all figures cited and includes many links to additional resources and reports. The resource also features a thorough climate justice crash course and a "Take Action" page, where students can find organizations that they can personally get involved with. This resource is recommended for teaching.

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Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Biology, Geography
Other types: Videos
Language: English
Location: North America, North America > United States, North America > United States > Maine
Provider: Maine Climate Action Now
Authors: Maine Climate Action Now
Published: October 6, 2023
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.8 + 8 more

Core

Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCSS.ELA)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.8Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text.

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

MS-ESS3-5.Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
HS-LS2-7.Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.

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English Language Arts

R.9-12.5Provide an accurate summary of various texts; determine the central idea(s) or theme(s) and analyze its development throughout each text.

Science and Engineering

HS-LS2-6Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
HS-ESS3-5Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth’s systems.

Social Studies

Geography2 (F1): Students understand geographic aspects of unity and diversity in Maine, the United States, and various world cultures, including Maine Native Americans, by explaining how geographic features have impacted unity and diversity in Maine, the United States, and other nations.
Geography1 (D2): Students understand the geography of the United States and various regions of the world and the effect of geographic influences on decisions about the present and future by using inquiry to predict and evaluate consequences of geographic influences.
Geography2 (F2): Students understand geographic aspects of unity and diversity in Maine, the United States, and the world, including Maine Native American communities, by summarizing and interpreting the relationship between geographic features and cultures of Maine Native Americans, and historical and recent immigrant groups in Maine, the United States, and the world.

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