Celebrate Earth Day

FREE Lesson Plans & Science Films

Our Beautiful Planet is a series of compelling 5-7 minute science films highlighting the cutting-edge research that climate scientists are doing to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.

NSTA, The Climate Initiative, and Kikim Media have partnered to launch these films and this collection of classroom-ready lesson plans that highlight the science and engineering practices scientists use to explain the phenomenon of climate change.

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Climate Change Education Corner

The Climate Change Education Corner blog series—a joint collaboration between NSTA and NCSE—features helpful information, insights, and resources for science educators about climate science and climate change education.

• 1.5°C May Not Seem Like Much, But It’s a Really Big Deal. Here’s Why.

• A Holiday Recipe for Science Teachers: Build Trust, Find Common Ground, and Model Scientific Thinking

• Climate Change Causes Extreme Weather Events: Yes, No, or Wrong Question?

• Essential Ingredients for a Scientific Consensus: Climate Change Edition