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Audubon

Bird-Friendly Maple

This article examines what a sugarbush is, the defining features of a bird-friendly sugarbush, and the Bird-Friendly Maple project's goals...

Added: 04/16/24

Long Island Sound Study

Sea Level Affecting Marshes - Modeling

In this article, students will learn that the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) makes long-term predictions abou...

Added: 04/13/24

NOAA

Resilient New England Coral

This article explores the hardiness of northern star coral, the environmental challenges that corals are dealing with worldwide, an...

Added: 04/10/24

Long Island Sound Study

The Plants and Animals of Long Island Sound

This resource is a 120-slide PowerPoint presentation with text, images, and maps that provide an overview of the pl...

Added: 04/09/24

University of Connecticut

Invasive Species on Connecticut's Coast

In this article, students learn the difference between native, alien, and invasive species and read about some examples...

Added: 04/09/24

State of Connecticut

Greener Gov CT Reporting Dashboard

This interactive database summarizes the utility use and associated costs for Connecticut's executive branch agencies by fis...

Added: 04/09/24

The Nature Conservancy

Saving Seagrass in Long Island Sound

This article examines the deterioration of seagrass meadows in Long Island Sound, the ecological and economic importance o...

Added: 04/08/24

New York State

Connect Project in North Country and Mohawk Valley

This article is an update on the Smart Path Connect project that is rebuilding and modernizing transmission...

Added: 04/08/24

NOAA

Long Island Sound Estuary Now Protected by NOAA

This article discusses a new research reserve in Long Island Sound, how this reserve fits within the Biden admi...

Added: 04/08/24

New York Botanical Garden

School Gardening Part 1: Getting Started

This first resource in the series provides an introductory video, tip sheets, teacher support documents, and two lesso...

Added: 04/06/24

Long Island Sound Study

A Virtual Tour of Long Island Sound Habitats

This interactive resource provides a virtual tour of seven types of habitats in the Long Island Sound using text,...

Added: 04/05/24

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Conservation Projects

In this article, students will read about seven Long Island Sound and Connecticut conservation projects conducted by The Maritime Aquariu...

Added: 04/05/24

Climate Change Lessons By Teachers

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SubjectToClimate

Curriculum Planning Guide: Grade K-2 Math

In this Climate Curriculum Planning Guide, teachers will find examples of lesson plans, activities, and strategies fo...

Added: 04/16/24

SubjectToClimate

Health and Air Quality Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students are introduced to the importance of monitoring air quality while staying active.

Added: 04/16/24

SubjectToClimate

Shapes in Nature: Geometry Activity

This activity encourages teachers and students to apply math knowledge to the natural world around them.

Added: 04/15/24

SubjectToClimate

How Clothes Are Made: A Language Arts Lesson

Students learn about clothing production and teach others about the process.

Added: 04/12/24

SubjectToClimate

Migratory Birds: A Design Thinking Project

Students design a local place-based proposal to improve climate resilience for migratory birds.

Added: 04/10/24

SubjectToClimate

Protecting Bees: An Interdisciplinary Lesson

Students learn about the importance of bees and how humans can impact their survival.

Added: 04/04/24

SubjectToClimate

Civics Lesson: Climate Action Plan

Students reflect on their feelings about climate change and create a plan to take meaningful action.

Added: 04/01/24

SubjectToClimate

Music Lesson: Consonance and Dissonance

Students create a consonant and dissonant musical composition in response to the visual effects of climate change.

Added: 03/27/24

SubjectToClimate

Measurement Lesson: Sustainable Fabrics

Students explore their shoes' size and purpose and learn about the positive and negative aspects of synthetic fabrics.

Added: 03/23/24

SubjectToClimate

Curriculum Planning Guide: Grade 3-5 Math

In this Climate Curriculum Planning Guide, teachers will find examples of lesson plans, activities, and strategies fo...

Added: 03/22/24

SubjectToClimate

Exploring Three Types of Natural Fabric

Students discover and explore the variety of natural fabrics found in our clothes.

Added: 03/21/24

SubjectToClimate

My Hearing Spot: Decodable Reader

In this decodable book, students will learn how to use a "sit spot" or a quiet place in nature to observe and notice animals...

Added: 03/19/24

News for Students

News articles that can be adjusted to your students' grade levels and enrich their climate learning experience.

News
Apr 18

Climate Change Threatens Survival of Coral Reefs Around the Globe

More than half of coral reefs in the world’s oceans are experiencing a “bleaching event.&rdqu...

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Apr 18

Flash Floods In Desert Persian Gulf States Kill 19

Extreme storms dumped more rain on Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in recent days than parts...

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Apr 17

Antarctic Meteorites Disappearing in Warming Planet's Melting Ice

Antarctica is one of the world's best sites for meteorite hunting. But it could be losing thousands of th...

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Apr 16

Japan Bestows 250 Cherry Trees on US as Gesture of Friendship

Less than 100 years ago, Japan and the US were mortal enemies. Back then, they battled on opposite sides of Wo...

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Apr 11

EPA Issues New Strict Rules on 'Forever Chemicals'

The US government is ordering municipal water systems to limit so-called “forever ch...

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Apr 10

Botswana President Threatens to Send 20,000 Elephants to Germany in Trophy Hunting Dispute

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi is threatening to send 20,000 elephants from his southern African nation...

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Apr 10

Swiss Government Violates Human Rights Over Climate Change, Court Rules

Europe’s human rights court has ruled in favor of a group of more than 2,000 women. They sued the Swiss...

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Apr 9

After Devastation, Some Gold Miners Helping Amazon Rainforest Regrow

For the past few decades, illegal gold mining has harmed the Amazon rainforest. Now, some miners are work...

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Apr 9

UN Atomic Agency Warns of Nuclear Disaster After Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Power Plant

Drones attacked the Zaporizhzhia power plant in eastern Ukraine on Sunday. The plant is held by Russia. A...

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Apr 8

Meet Billy Barr, the Citizen Scientist Helping Track Climate Change

Billy Barr has been alive for 73 years. For the last 50, he’s diligently and doggedly rec...

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Apr 8

Today's Eclipse Brings Opportunity For Citizen Science

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, wants people across the US to be safe when viewing to...

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Apr 5

Johannesburg Endures Water Shortages Amid Heat, Crumbling System

The city of Johannesburg, South Africa, and nearby regions are facing a water crisis. It is taxing the patienc...

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Apr 4

Food Wasted Across the Globe as 783 Million People Go Hungry

The world wasted a whopping 1.05 billion metric tons of food in 2022. And most of it came from individual hous...

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Apr 4

Strong Earthquake Rocks Taiwan, Collapsing Buildings, Triggering Landslides

Taiwan ’s most powerful earthquake in 25 years struck the east side of the island nation during Wed...

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Apr 3

E-Waste Reaches Record Levels; Recycling Struggles to Keep Pace

Here's news that might make you rethink buying a new laptop (but you probably still need one to stay current w...

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Apr 2

Is That Bean Clean? 2024 'Dirty Dozen' Fruits and Veggies Report Will Let You Know

Before you pop that next strawberry into your mouth, think about how well it's been washed. That’s the a...

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Apr 1

Study: Humans Give Animals More Diseases Than They Give Us

Do mother pigs scold their dirty piglets for being “filthy humans”? A new report suggests they hav...

News
Mar 29

Why Do So Many Holidays Fall in Spring? Look to the Moon

Throughout the spring, cultures and religions around the world will celebrate some of their most cherished and...

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Professional Learning

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Portland Metro STEM Partnership

Biology - Unit 6: Matter, Energy, & Climate Change

In this webinar, Oregon high school teachers will learn about the key parts of Patterns...

Format: Online: Synchronous
Date(s) Offered: April 22, 4:00pm (PST)
CLEAN

Create Your Own Climate and Energy Units

This step-by-step guide provides a framework for utilizing CLEAN resources to develop NGSS-aligned...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Oregon State University

Trauma-Informed Toolkit

This 70-page PDF will help educators navigate trauma in the classroom. Sections in the toolkit include definitions...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
NPR

8 Ways to Teach Climate Change in Almost Any Classroom

This article includes eight tips for how to teach about climate change. Tips include...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
NEA

Climate Change & Environmental Justice Micro-credentials

This set of six stackable micro-credentials covers a variety of climate change top...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
CLEAN

Teaching Climate

This guide is designed to help middle and high school science teachers incorporate climate topics into their classrooms. K...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education—College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point

Solar Energy Potential: Dashboard Technology as a Teaching Tool for Inquiry

This self-paced online module will help middle school and high...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Date(s) Offered: Rolling Enrollment, Runs from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
University of Maine Farmington

Graduate Certificate in Climate Education

This program will prepare educators to integrate climate change topics into their teaching.

Format: In Person, Online: Asynchronous, Online: Synchronous
CLEAN

Controversy in the Classroom: Strategies for Managing Climate Change Discourse

This article provides techniques for educators to address cl...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education—College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point

Teaching About Careers in the Forest

In this self-paced online module, teachers will learn about forests and forest-related careers.Partici...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Date(s) Offered: Rolling Enrollment, Runs from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

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