Chemistry Education for Climate Empowerment and Action

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Title: Chemistry Education for Climate Empowerment and Action
Language: English
Authors: Glenn A. Hurst (ORCID 0000-0002-0786-312X), Denise Quiroz-Marti´nez (ORCID 0000-0001-8622-4942), Jane E. Wissinger (ORCID 0000-0002-9240-3629)
Source: Journal of Chemical Education. 2025 102(4):1349-1351.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 3
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Climate, Conservation (Environment), Chemistry, Science Education, Ecology, Citizenship Responsibility, Interdisciplinary Approach, Active Learning
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00306
ISSN: 0021-9584
1938-1328
Abstract: Urgent action is needed across the world to combat climate change and its impact on the social, economic, and environmental well-being of humans and the planet. This important topic is one that is a priority for integration into chemistry classrooms, laboratories, and outreach efforts. It connects strongly to foundational chemistry concepts and highlights the critical role chemistry will play in finding solutions to the many challenges faced in reducing greenhouse gases due to human activity. This Special Issue presents a broad collection of efforts by chemistry educators across the globe to create innovative ways to motivate and inspire students and preservice teachers with the relevant chemistry knowledge, climate literacy, and scientific responsibility needed for climate action. A range of interactive tools, active-learning methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches provide a wealth of resources for a broad range of teaching environments and ideas for instructors seeking to incorporate climate education and instill advocacy into chemistry programs.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1466839
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Urgent action is needed across the world to combat climate change and its impact on the social, economic, and environmental well-being of humans and the planet. This important topic is one that is a priority for integration into chemistry classrooms, laboratories, and outreach efforts. It connects strongly to foundational chemistry concepts and highlights the critical role chemistry will play in finding solutions to the many challenges faced in reducing greenhouse gases due to human activity. This Special Issue presents a broad collection of efforts by chemistry educators across the globe to create innovative ways to motivate and inspire students and preservice teachers with the relevant chemistry knowledge, climate literacy, and scientific responsibility needed for climate action. A range of interactive tools, active-learning methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches provide a wealth of resources for a broad range of teaching environments and ideas for instructors seeking to incorporate climate education and instill advocacy into chemistry programs.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00306