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New Jersey Climate Change
Education Hub

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.

Teaching Resources

Search our database by keywords, resource type, grade level, subject, NJ Student Learning Standards, and more. All resources have been reviewed by a scientist and teacher team.

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  • In this presentation from Earth Cubs, students will learn about endangered species and the importance of conservation, using the species that live in the Galápagos Islands as an example.
  • Students will learn about the impacts of invasive species, ways they can contribute to conservation efforts, and the endangered species in the Galápagos Islands.
Grade k-2 | 3-5
Subject Science
Resource Type Activity - Classroom

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  • In this animated video from Earth Cubs, students will learn about climate change, its causes, and actions they can take to help.
  • Students are introduced to fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, their impact on the climate, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Grade k-2 | 3-5
Subject Science
Resource Type Videos

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  • This short (6 min) clip from 60 Minutes discusses the sixth mass extinction due to human impacts and climate change.
  • The video highlights the expansion of agricultural land as a driver of the sixth mass extinction.
Grade 9-12 | ap-college
Subject Biology
Resource Type Videos

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  • With this resource from The National Environmental Education Foundation, teachers can download PDFs of posters about sustainability and the environment in size 11x17" to display in the classroom or other learning spaces.
  • These posters are created by art students in NYC and demonstrate the power youth have to take climate action.
Grade 6-8 | 9-12
Subject Social Studies,Earth and Space Sciences,Visual and Performing Arts
Resource Type Artwork

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  • This resource includes an article by TKSST and videos from the Pew Charitable Trusts to describe the importance of coastal wetlands, such as sea grasses, salt marshes, and mangroves.
  • Students will learn about the habitats, protection, carbon sequestration, and other services these ecosystems provide and how people are working to protect them, with examples from Belize, Seychelles, and Costa Rica.
Grade 6-8 | 9-12
Subject Biology,Earth and Space Sciences
Resource Type Videos

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  • This mini-lesson or bell ringer activity engages students with a bar graph of human and natural causes of radiative forcings since 1750 in order to understand the effects of human activities on the climate.
  • This resource includes a link to the Earth System Data Explorer, an interactive tool that allows students to further explore factors that contribute to climate change around the world.
Grade 9-12
Subject Biology,Earth and Space Sciences,Mathematics
Resource Type Activity - Classroom

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  • In this four-part series of activities, students will learn about water security, green and gray infrastructure, water scarcity, and water funds in cities.
  • Students will watch videos, read articles, participate in a jigsaw activity, test the permeability of gray and green surfaces, and participate in a Socratic seminar.
Grade 9-12
Subject Biology,Earth and Space Sciences
Resource Type Lesson Plans

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  • In this video, students will see a demonstration of a storm surge on a coastline using a model that was built to demonstrate how mangroves function to protect the coast during storms.
  • Students will learn how mangroves can protect the coast and will be introduced to geomorphology.
Grade 6-8 | 9-12
Subject Biology,Earth and Space Sciences
Resource Type Videos

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  • This article from Population Matters explains how educating women and girls about family planning and giving them equal rights to social, educational, and career opportunities can lead to prosperity for women and girls and for their communiities and families.
  • The article is written by Dr. Yasmeen Qazi, a medical doctor, reproductive health expert, and Pakistani woman, who describes the situation women face in Pakistan and in other nations.
Grade 9-12
Subject Civics
Resource Type Articles/Websites

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  • This article describes stopping deforestation as a critical climate change solution that is often overlooked, but it is one that can immediately reduce greenhouse gas concentrations and help slow climate change.
  • Students will understand the causes behind deforestation, how much climate change is affected by deforestation, and why protecting standing trees and intact forests will work faster than other climate solutions.
Grade 9-12 | ap-college
Subject Biology,Earth and Space Sciences
Resource Type Articles/Websites

Professional Learning

Find the right professional learning opportunity for you or your school, whether it is support for curriculum development or foundational knowledge about climate change.

Green Schools Alliance

Creating Ecological School Landscapes

"Biodiversity loss, climate change, and exposure to toxic chemicals are some of the most pressing env...

Format: Online: Synchronous
Date(s) Offered: Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM ET
NOAA

New Jersey State Climate Summary

This guide provides a climate summary for the state of New Jersey, allowing teachers, curriculum specialis...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Summary of Climate Change in New Jersey for Teachers

This 15-page guide outlines the state of climate change in New Jersey for teachers. It...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
The World Bank

Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action

This 2024 publication by The World Bank describes how education is important for pro-clim...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Columbia Climate School

Climate LIVE K12 Webinar Series

Climate LIVE K12 is an online video series that features experts from across the Columbia Climate School pr...

Format: Online: Asynchronous, Online: Synchronous
SubjectToClimate

New Jersey Mentorship Program

Gain confidence in teaching climate change by building a relationship with an educator who can help you integ...

Format: Online: Asynchronous, Online: Synchronous
SubjectToClimate

Teach Green Skills & Support Student Career Exploration

Educators play a critical role in helping every student see themselves as part of t...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
American Museum of Natural History

Climate Change and New Jersey

This four-part, self-paced, interactive course provides information about the climate system and climate chan...

Format: Online: Asynchronous
Otsego County Conservation Association

Watershed Education Course

In this course, attendees will learn the basic framework for developing and implementing a MWEE, or Meaningful W...

Format: Online: Asynchronous

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