Climate
Whether you're looking to build understanding of climate and weather or exploring the role humans play in our changing climate, use this collection to reinforce science concepts and engage your students in meaningful activities and discussions.
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Lessons & activities
The Case of the Missing Sea Turtle
Through sequencing, students become junior investigators tasked with solving a mystery by placing clues of climate change in order.
Grade3-5SubjectsScience & STEMThemeEcosystems & habitatsClimate change -
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Climate Trackers
Students will gain an understanding of how much is affected when climate is altered, both in their own environment and society and in the Arctic, by observing patterns and creating climate timelines.
Grade3-5SubjectsScience & STEMSocial studiesThemeClimate change -
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What's the Connection?
Through cause-and-effect modeling, students will learn how their daily uses of energy are connected to the future of polar bears.
Grade3-5SubjectsScience & STEMSocial studiesThemeClimate change -
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Climate Change and Biodiversity
Students will perform vulnerability assessments on species to determine how well they can adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Grade6-89-12SubjectsScience & STEMEnglish language artsThemeWildlife & biodiversityClimate change -
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Protecting My Arctic Home
Learners will read and discuss the article before engaging in a writing assignment that allows them to consider Indigenous perspectives and the effects that climate change has on Indigenous Arctic communities as well as their own communities.
Grade6-8SubjectsEnglish language artsThemeClimate change -
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Good (Carbon) Behavior
Students will learn how to demonstrate "good carbon behavior" by playing a social and emotional learning game that challenges them to make carbon-responsible decisions.
Grade3-56-8SubjectsScience & STEMThemeClimate change -
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Good (Carbon) Behavior Game
Use this PowerPoint to play the Good (Carbon) Behavior board game on the computer. Pair it with the discussion, reflection, and assessment tools in the learning activity.
Grade3-56-8SubjectsScience & STEMThemeClimate change -
Presentations
Youth for the Planet Presentation
This slideshow lesson covers the basics of climate change and its impact in the United States. It showcases young people taking climate action in their states. Teacher notes provide research-based information for you, while presenting and a student note sheet helps students organize information.
Grade6-89-12SubjectsScience & STEMSocial studiesThemeClimate change -
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Youth for the Planet Presentation: Student Notes Sheet
After presenting the Youth for the Planet slideshow, have students complete this note sheet to check for comprehension.
Grade6-89-12SubjectsScience & STEMThemeClimate change -
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Picture Book Activity: Together We Can Take Climate Action
This creative lesson encourages students to apply their knowledge to create a picture book capturing the most important information that younger students should know.
Grade6-89-12SubjectsScience & STEMEnglish language artsThemeClimate change -
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Bulletin Board Activity: We're Taking Climate Action!
In this fun, competitive activity, students will identify and track their actions on a bulletin board with special climate action badges and see how every small action adds up to make a big difference.
Grade6-89-12SubjectsScience & STEMSocial studiesThemeClimate change -
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Student Project Plan: Working Together for Climate Action
It's time for students to take the lead! Students will brainstorm, design, and implement a comprehensive climate action campaign for their school or community. Detailed teachers’ guide and student planning sheets for each step make the project manageable.
Grade6-89-12SubjectsScience & STEMThemeClimate change
Video: How Do We Identify Climate Change?
What’s the difference between weather, climate, and climate change? We often hear about the threats posed by climate change and its effects on people and the environment. But before addressing how to tackle it, it’s important to understand the basics: what climate is, how it differs from weather, and how the two are connected. Discover how to identify signs of climate change in your area and start conversations that promote a more resilient future. For more educational videos and Q&A sessions with our experts, subscribe to WWF's Wild Classroom YouTube channel.
Test your knowledge
Check out Wild Classroom's Climate Change collection on Kahoot! Academy for fun trivia and quizzes to test your understanding of weather, climate, and climate change.
