Climate Discovery Teacher’s Guide

Investigate the Sun-Earth connection, the Little Ice Age, and cycles of the Earth system in these lesson plans from National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO. Grades 5-9. Climate Discovery Teacher's Guide

LEARN: Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere

This learning module, created in collaboration with the National Science Foundation, features graphics, lesson plans, activities, and standards on earth cycles and atmosphere for grades 6-9. LEARN: Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere

California Climate Change Curriculum

CoolCalifornia.org from the California Air Resources Board lists a number of excellent curriculum resources to help teach about about climate change.

Earth’s Albedo and Global Warming

This interactive activity adapted from NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the concept of albedo—the measure of how much solar radiation is reflected from Earth's surface. The balance between the amount of solar radiation reflected and absorbed by Earth's...

NASA Earth Observatory

At the NASA Earth Observatory, you can find a rich palette of resources including maps, photos, news, features, and hands-on experiments.

Earth Science Picture of the Day

Earth Science Picture of the Day "collects and archives photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system." Every day, a new photo and accompanying explanation is posted, exhibiting the...

ACE: Alliance for Climate Education

ACE: Alliance for Climate Education's mission is to educate young people on the science of climate change and empower them to take action. ACE does two things best. First, we teach climate science that puts teenagers at the center of the story. Our live, in-school...

Climate Literacy – The Essential Principles of Climate Science

"Climate Literacty: The Essential Principles of Climate Science" summarizes the most important principles and concepts of climate science. It presents important information for individuals and communities to understand Earth's climate, impacts of climate change, and...

JASON Learning

JASON Learning offers complete STEM curricula sets, as well as professional training for instructors. "JASON Learning’s mission is to inspire and educate students everywhere through real STEM and exploration. We place students in challenging real-world situations...

Green Cities California

Green Cities California is a coalition of progressive California districts with the mission of accelerating adoption of sustainable practices. GCC provides resources on "best practices" in areas like energy, transporation, water, and waste.  

Green Education Foundation

The Green Education Foundation (GEF) is a national non-profit that offers challenges, lessons, and activities for K-12 on sustainability in all subjects including science, math, and language arts.  

The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff is a movie which has grown into a movement! Educating about the things we have in our lives and what happens to those things, SoS now offers podcasts, teaching materials, and images as well as their popular videos. Check out their website and the...

Windows to the Universe

Explore all spheres of the Earth as well as ecology, climate change, and culture in this website by the National Earth Science Teachers Association. Windows to the Universe - Earth

Union of Concerned Scientists

Find resources on environmental and climate issues, FAQs, articles, as well as ways to take action. Union of Concerned Scientists