Investigating Climate Literacy Issues in Middle School Science Textbooks

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Published: Apr 18, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.9831
Keywords:
climate literacy content analysis middle school science textbooks
Zisis Lampoudis
Democritus University of Thrace
Athanasios Mogias
Democritus University of Thrace
Abstract

The present study aims to capture issues of Climate Literacy in grades 7-9 of the Greek Middle school Science textbooks. Thematic content analysis in textual and pictorial material of all textbook types (student books, workbooks, laboratory guides) was carried out, with the results showing superficial and fragmentary information regarding the 7 Essential Principles and the 39 Fundamental Concepts of the Climate Literacy Guide with many overlaps. This mapping is expected to become the roadmap for reforming Science Curriculum in Middle school and, therefore, updating the corresponding textbooks with contemporary information.

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