Check out our collection of free, high-quality lesson plans, activities, Earth Science videos and collection of Personal Narratives (stories recorded by students and community members about environmental topics).
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Lesson Plans and Activities
Browse our collection of lesson plans, curriculum, activities, virtual tours, Data Puzzles and much more.
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Earth Science Videos
Explore a collection of instructional and educational videos about various environmental and earth science topics.
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Personal Narratives
Dive into stories about water, drought, climate topics and learn from the perspectives of community members and students.
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Professional Learning
Explore our collection of professional learning resources, trainings and webinar recordings.
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Upcoming Educator Professional Development
Using Data Puzzles to Explore Ecological Tipping Points
Middle and High school teachers are invited to join us for a free virtual workshop focused on data puzzles instructional framework and associated resources. 1 graduate credit from the University of Colorado Boulder will be granted after completion.
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Ongoing Events
Ongoing Event
Water in the Western US
A self-paced, free, online course exploring water and climate in the western United States.
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Featured Programs and Projects for Educators
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Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)
A collection of 900+ free, peer-reviewed climate and energy educational resources and support for educators
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Data Puzzles
Innovative lessons that combine classroom-friendly datasets with the research-backed instructional practices of Ambitious Science Teaching to support students in making sense of science phenomena
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HEART Force
Action-oriented curriculum that engages middle and high school students in Colorado to investigate wildfire, flood, or drought risk in their hometown and inspire action to increase resilience
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Science On a Sphere (SOS)
Room-sized, global display system created by NOAA that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six-foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe
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Professional Learning
Explore our collection of recorded online trainings and webinars, asynchronous courses and training materials.