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.
Climate Change and Water – CA Department of Water Resources
Explore trustworthy science sources as well as recent global and statewide assessments on the CA.gov Water Resources site. Climate Change and Water
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.
Books and Activities to Teach About Our Changing Climate
These physical books from Dawn Publications make climate change and the science which explains it accessible to students. The site also offers free activities for educators.
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...
California Education and the Environment Initiative
California Education and the Environment Initiative is free, state-sponsored K-12 curriculum that teaches science and history-social science standards through an environmental lens.
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.
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Education Resources
Learn about issues, laws and regulation, and research from the United States EPA. United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA for students and educators
Facing the Future: Global Sustainability Curriculum
K-12 standards-aligned curriculum on global sustainability. Facing the Future: Global Sustainability Curriculum
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...
Global Footprint Network’s Footprint Calculator
Take this simple location-based quiz to calculate your ecological footprint. Footprint Calculator
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
Effects of Global Warming from National Geographic
National Geographic Effects of Global Warming website, images, and maps.
Union of Concerned Scientists
Find resources on environmental and climate issues, FAQs, articles, as well as ways to take action. Union of Concerned Scientists