Teaching Climate Change
Knowledge for the Next Generation of Decision Makers
NEW! Climate Hope Toolkit
CLIMATE HOPE: FROM KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION is a New Mexico centered teaching tool specifically for middle (and also high school) teachers from all disciplines. Head here to learn more!
Other Classroom Lessons
These lesson plans and activities can be used for a variety of student ages and subjects. The objectives of these activities range from imparting an understanding of climate change to empowering students to actively work toward solutions in their own schools and communities. Head here to learn more!
NM Education Resources
There are many environmental education programs and learning opportunities in New Mexico from field trips to classroom visits, school gardens, open spaces, state parks, citizen science, and partnerships with museums. Head here to learn more!
Climate Change Books
Check out a wide variety of educational climate change books for every age. We also have books for parents and teachers. Head to our page to see the full list!
Visualizing Climate Change
Visualizing climate change helps us learn about its impact. Visuals can include maps, graphs, photos, videos and more. Head to our page for some of the best visualizations we have found!
News Media and Other Classroom Resources
Media can enrich instruction and help students see how people and systems are being affected by climate change right now even when students don’t see it where they live. Head here to learn more.
Youth Activism
There are so many ways students can make a difference. Students can make videos, songs, poems, plays, podcasts, meet with their representatives, and use photography to raise awareness of the climate crisis. Head here to learn more.
Documentaries and Videos
Check out our curated list of documentaries and videos about climate change! Head here.
Podcasts
Podcasts are a great way to learn about climate change. And there are so many great climate change podcasts. Check out our curated list!
Climate Education Survey
The 350NM Education Committee administered an informal survey in order to assess the prevalence of K-12 climate change education in New Mexico. Learn more and read the report by here.