From the 350 New Mexico Education Committee

Welcome! Click the links in the menu above to navigate to the ready-to-use resources that we have gathered for teaching students about climate change. We are fellow educators, and we have researched the high-quality lesson plans, videos, podcasts, and engaging books for students of all ages that you will find on this site.

Climate change can be interwoven into many school subjects: Science, Environmental Studies, Language Arts, Theater, Social Studies, Digital Media, Civics, and more. Teachers can create opportunities to empower students in a wide variety of ways. We have included youth activism resources so that students can take action in their schools and communities.

At the younger grade levels, educators can impart joy to students about the natural world around them. Students can learn about local ecosystems and habitats, enjoy field trips, and learn about weather and seasons. Recycling and conserving water are important building blocks of being a responsible citizen. This appreciation and connection to the natural world can grow into taking action on climate change in the upper grades.

We have such an important job as educators to teach climate change and actively engage our students in being part of the solution. We hope that you are able to lead your students and colleagues in integrating climate change lessons into your curriculum and empowering students, schools, and communities to create a sustainable future together.  Thank you for your dedication!