Explore sample lesson plans designed to help educators incorporate climate change, environmental literacy, and hands-on learning into their classrooms. Browse the lessons by grade band to find activities and resources that fit your students’ needs!
Polar Bear Problem—Grades K–2
Introduces young learners to polar bears and the challenges they face as their Arctic habitat changes. Access lesson here.
Lesson plan developed by the Monmouth University Climate Change Learning Collaborative (MU CCLC).
Schoolyard Assessment and Action Plan—Grades 3–5
Guides students in evaluating their schoolyard environment and developing an action plan to improve it. Access lesson here.
Lesson plan developed by the Monmouth University Climate Change Learning Collaborative (MU CCLC).
Sea Level Rise—Grades 6–8
Explores the causes and impacts of sea level rise and its effects on coastal communities. Access lesson here.
Lesson plan developed by the Monmouth University Climate Change Learning Collaborative (MU CCLC).
Urban Heat Islands—Grades 9–12
Examines why cities experience higher temperatures than surrounding areas and explores strategies to reduce urban heat. Access lesson here.
Lesson plan developed by the Monmouth University Climate Change Learning Collaborative (MU CCLC).