Analysis of the Content of Carbon Neutrality Education Presented in Middle and High School Science and Social Studies Curriculum

This study analyzed the content of carbon neutrality education in the science and social studies curricula of middle and high schools. Through the analysis, it was confirmed that the curriculum contains some content related to carbon neutrality. Specifically, the science curriculum predominantly addresses responses to climate change, while the social studies curriculum focuses on the impacts of climate change. However, there was a highlighted need for both the science and social studies curricula to comprehensively and evenly incorporate content on the causes and effects of climate change. Furthermore, the study confirmed a strong linkage between the carbon neutrality learning elements in middle school and those in high school. The significance of this research lies in its analysis of the current status and necessities of carbon neutrality education in the curriculum, proposing effective strategies for its implementation.