For Educators

CEEE supports K-12 educators, college instructors and out-of-school, informal educators in their teaching  by providing free, high-quality peer-reviewed and classroom-ready lesson plans, activities, and other learning materials. CEEE offers virtual and in-person professional development as well as professional development and graduate credit.

For Educators

Resource Library

Check out our assortment of free, high-quality lesson plans, activities, Earth Science videos and collection of Personal Narratives (stories recorded by students and community members about environmental topics).

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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Personal Narratives

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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Upcoming Educator Professional Development

Nov
Wed - Sun
06 - 10
2024
9:00 am MT
North American Association for Environmental Education 2024 Conference: Building Bridges

Connect with the CEEE curriculum team at the 2024 NAAEE Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, from November 6-9! We will attend sessions and share resources aimed at advancing environmental literacy and civic engagement for a more just and sustainable future.

  • Educators
  • Scientists
  • Public
Networking Event 
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Dec
Mon - Sat
09 - 14
2024
9:00 am MT
Advancing Earth and Space Science (AGU) Conference

CEEE will attend AGU24 in Washington, D.C., from December 9-13, 2024. This annual event, the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, brings together over 25,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to share research and explore the theme “What’s Next for Science.”

  • Educators
  • Scientists
  • Students
  • Public
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Ongoing Events

Ongoing Event

Water in the Western US

A self-paced, free, online course exploring water and climate in the western United States.

Featured Programs and Projects for Educators

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Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)

A collection of 900+ free, peer-reviewed climate and energy educational resources and support for educators.

  • Educators
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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.

  • Educators
  • 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.

  • Educators
  • 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.

  • Educators
  • Scientists
  • Students
  • Public

Professional Learning

Explore our collection of recorded online trainings and webinars, asynchronous courses and training materials.

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CEEE Contact

ceee@colorado.edu
Phone: 303-492-5670
Fax: 303-735-3644

CEEE Mail

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation
University of Colorado Boulder
488 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0449

CEEE Office Hours

8:00 am to 5:00 pm MT -- fall and spring semesters