Check out our free, high-quality lesson plans, professional learning, earth science videos and 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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Community Climate Stories
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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Featured Programs for Educators
Explore CEEE programs and projects supporting educators and connecting learners with environmental science topics, including climate change, frozen landscapes, water, natural hazards, community resilience, climate solutions and more.
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Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)
A collection of ~1000 free, peer-reviewed climate and energy educational resources and support for educators.
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- Scientists
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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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- Scientists
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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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- Students
- Public
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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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- Scientists
- Students
- Public
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Event
Water in the Western US
Water is important to all of us. Water connects people through place, memory, and community. But in places where water is scarce, like the Western United States, water can also be contentious and divisive.
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