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A questionnaire for teachers regarding teaching evolution and species adaptations in response to climate change

This survey is being conducted as part of a student’s project at the university of Sussex. This research intends to evaluate modern teaching of evolution and species adaptations in response to climate change. The research further intends to discover areas within this subject where teaching resources and aids could be implemented.

The answers gathered from this questionnaire will remain completely anonymous and any questions or intent to see the results can be directed towards the following email address: baftq6@gmail.com

This questionnaire is voluntary and if at any point before submitting your answers you wish to withdraw, please feel free to do so.
1.What year group do you teach?
2.Does the curriculum taught at your school include evolution and if so roughly what percentage of the curriculum covers this topic?
3.Does the curriculum taught at your school include species adaptations in response to climate change and if so roughly what percentage of the curriculum covers this topic?
4.How aware are your students of climate change threats before teaching?
5.How engaged are your students when being taught about evolution and/or species adaptations in response to climate change?
6.What methods are used to teach evolution and/or species adaptations in response to climate change (if applicable)?
7.How would you respond to this statement “the resources used to teach evolution and/or species adaptations in response to climate change are adequate and do not need any changes”
8.How would you respond to this statement “teaching children about climate change and the effect on certain species is an important part of their education.”
9.Would you say that there is anything limiting your ability to effectively teach evolution and/or species adaptations in response to climate change? (If so please elaborate)
10.What types of resources do you believe would enhance the teaching of evolution and/or species adaptations in response to climate change within your school?