In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel, a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education. The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on preparing elementary teachers for science education and the role this plays in cultivating informed citizens. The conversation delves into the synergies between scientific knowledge and social justice, particularly within the context of the Desert Southwest.

Topics Discussed

• Integrating Computational Thinking into Environmental Science
• The Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Science Education
• Environmental Science Literacy Beyond Climate: Water Systems and More
• Social Justice and Science: Interconnections and Implications
• University Collaborations: The Learning Progressions and Science 3 Project
• Preparing Teachers for Multifaceted Science Education Challenges
• Future Directions: Where Science Education Meets Community Needs

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• Evolution's Rainbow: Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People by Joan Roughgarden
• The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall & Douglas Abrams