The resources you and your school need to effectively teach climate change.
These comprehensive resources are built around the official NJ Student Learning Standards and expand on the work of the New Jersey Department of Education.
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Browse NJ-centric lesson plans that have been created by teachers, for teachers.
Find learning opportunities for curriculum support or basic knowledge about climate change.
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Guide to Birds in New England
This interactive and artistic collection of birds found in New England provides an illustration of each bird, a bird song recordi...
Added: 08/11/23
I Live in the Eastern US—Does Climate Change Matter to Me?
This video describes some of the changes occurring in the Eastern United States due to climate chang...
Added: 06/30/23
Climate Dashboard
This interactive resource allows students to explore graphs and maps of New Jersey's historical and projected weather conditions, from 2000 t...
Added: 03/09/23
Disastrous Decision Making
This resource has students act as mayor, social advisor, and science advisor in a town that is vulnerable to flooding.
Added: 11/07/22
Bird Migration Explorer
This interactive resource contains a wealth of information about the migration patterns, species, and conservation challenges of birds...
Added: 11/17/22
The Climate Explorer
This interactive tool displays a wide array of temperature, precipitation, tidal flooding, and extreme weather data from across the United...
Added: 09/20/22
State Climate Policy Tracker
This interactive map of the United States displays detailed information about the climate policies in each state, the makeup of th...
Added: 08/22/22
State of the Climate: New Jersey 2021 [Infographic]
This infographic highlights some of the most alarming climate trends in the state of New Jersey.
Added: 08/10/22
State of the Climate: New Jersey 2021 [Report]
This detailed report explains the effects of climate change on New Jersey, such as changes in weather patterns,...
Added: 08/10/22
Mapping Inequality
This interactive map shows historical data, maps, and remarks around redlining practices in 1940s America.
Added: 08/05/22
Browse these NJ-centric lesson plans that have been created by teachers, for teachers. All lesson plans have been evaluated using a peer-reviewed rubric.
One-Two Punch: Extreme Rainfall and Sea Level Rise in New Jersey
In this lesson, students explore increased precipitation and sea level rise in New Jersey and...
Added: 04/13/22
Electric Bikes or Electric Cars?
In this lesson, students conduct research on electric bicycles and electric cars, choose one of these technologies, and create...
Added: 04/14/22
Climate Change and Public Health
In this lesson, students explore how climate change is impacting public health in New Jersey, understand the difference betwee...
Added: 04/25/22
The Art of Climate Change
In this lesson, students investigate the effectiveness of visual art in addressing climate change.
Added: 04/26/22
Art and Climate Action (Climate Heroes #1)
In this lesson, students investigate how artists use their platforms to spread awareness about climate change.
Added: 05/05/22
What About Bees?
This lesson introduces the importance of bees to humans, our food supply, and how children can create a healthy habitat for bees.
Added: 05/19/22
Plants Without Soil?
This lesson introduces students to the benefits of an aquaponics system, especially in areas where clean soil and water are scarce.
Added: 05/05/22
Youth Climate Action (Climate Heroes #2)
In this lesson, students discover, share, and evaluate what young people around the globe are doing to address climate...
Added: 05/05/22
Youth Climate Hero Portraits (Climate Heroes #3)
In this lesson, students create portraits of youth climate heroes.
Added: 05/06/22
How's Your Atmosphere?
In this lesson, students discuss what they know about air quality, play a game to facilitate understanding of air quality, and create an...
Added: 05/18/22
Find the right professional learning opportunity for you or your school, whether it is support for curriculum development or foundational knowledge about climate change.
Who Is Responsible? A Critical Look at Curricular Materials in Climate Change Education
In this webinar, teachers will learn about how to c...
7th Annual Autumn Outdoor Conference: Together We Thrive
This conference for formal and non-formal environmental educators includes breakfa...
New Jersey State Climate Summary
This guide provides a climate summary for the state of New Jersey, allowing teachers, curriculum specialis...
Create Your Own Climate and Energy Units
This step-by-step guide provides a framework for utilizing CLEAN resources to develop NGSS-aligned...
Local K-12 Climate Action Plan: Key Questions to Get Started
This 6-page guide features a list of questions to help school administrators a...
From Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action: Educator Strategies to Support Students
The goal of this course is to help educators develop tools and tact...
Elementary Teaching Strategies
This article features information about eight elementary teaching strategies to teach about climate change....
Teaching Climate
This guide is designed to help middle and high school science teachers incorporate climate topics into their classrooms. K...
Controversy in the Classroom: Strategies for Managing Climate Change Discourse
This article provides techniques for educators to address cl...
Climate Change Crash Course
The interactive and engaging online course summarizes climate change into three easy-to-read chapters. It cover...
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