These educational resources are designed to teach students about the critical issues of climate change along with knowledge and skills to promote climate sustainability. They can readily be adapted for English language education and can also be shared with colleagues for interdisciplinary projects.
Subject to Climate provides resources, lesson plans, news for students, and information about professional development activities for educators.
The Wisconsin Science Education Hub offers resources to teach about climate change across the curriculum.
The New Jersey Department of Education offers resources to teach about climate change across the curriculum.
NOAA Teaching Climate is a searchable database of lessons on climate change for all grade levels, including university and non-formal educational programs.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers World 101, including lessons on causes of climate change and its impact on the environment and society for teens and adults.
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Ecomedia Literacy offers open educational resources about climate change and sustainability, including curricula, lessons, and teaching guides.
Teachers for the Planet offers lesson plans and teaching ideas from teachers around the world who are committed to climate change education.
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The Office for Climate Change Education, under the auspices of UNESCO, offers resources for trainers and teachers on climate science. Resources are available in many languages.
Eco-Schools is an initiative of the Foundation for Environmental Education. In addition to supporting green initiatives in schools around the world, they offer tools and resources, including lessons on sustainability topics, in many languages.
The Morningside Center offers a collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching about climate change.
Learning for a Sustainable Future provides lesson plans, activities, and other resources to teach for sustainability.
The Wild Classroom toolkits (PDFs) offer information and activities to promote environmental awareness among youth. Kits are available in English and Spanish.