Teacher Resources
Teaching the next generation about climate change is key to the future of the planet. The following lesson plans can support your classroom discussions and activities around climate change and energy use.
Lesson Plans on Climate and Energy
- CO2 Catchword Bingo Teacher Guide
- Seeking Out Our Lighting Choices Teacher Guide
- Seeking Out Our Energy Sources Teacher Guide
Other Resources
- Earth Day Network Climate Education Week Toolkit
- Education Programs, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Educator Resources, U.S. Department of Energy
- Energy Kids for Teachers, U.S. Energy Information Administration
- EPA Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Resources for Educators
- Great Energy Challenge – Personal Energy Meter, National Geographic
- NASA Earth Observatory Global Maps
- National Energy Education Development Project
- National Science Teaching Standards, National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment, National Research Council
- Outreach and Education Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Science360 Earth & Environment Videos, National Science Foundation (NSF)
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