This is troubling, particularly in light of the on-going debates over climate education in state science education standards. Most middle and high school science teachers appear to be unaware of the overwhelming scientific consensus, or want to teach "both sides of the issue" (ever have anyone want to "teach both sides" of the Law of Gravity?).
Nearly one-third of teachers emphasize that recent global warming is likely due to natural causes-and tell their students that many scientists say the same thing. Even among teachers who agree that human activities are mainly to blame for climate change, almost half could not name the percentage of scientists (81 to 100 percent) who share their view.
http://www.newsweek.com/science-teachers-confused-climate-change-425650
Jim Kotcon