Learn for the Earth was created by a student in high school with a passion for climate education, allowing younger students to grow up with the intent of making the world around them a more sustainable place. What started as a simple desire to make climate education more accessible has become a platform which makes learning about climate change more engaging and meaningful.
Through the use of interactive lessons and activities, Learn for the Earth has a goal to, through encouraging curiosity and a desire to save our planet, to build a community of climate-smart students. Learn for the Earth aims to equip them with the right tools to take action in preventing climate change and educating others about this topic as well.
Small steps lead to big changes, and by learning more about our Earth, we can better protect it.
Discover more about climate change and learn how to make our world a more sustainable place
Through defining what an ecosystem is and understanding what one may be comprised of, students get a better understanding of how climate change impacts animals and their environments.
↓ DownloadStudents develop an understanding of climate change and its related impacts on humans and the environment as a whole.
↓ DownloadStudents understand sustainability holistically, examining the definition itself and how they can make the world a more sustainable place.
↓ DownloadStudents learn about the types of greenhouse gases, connecting their impacts to their own everyday lives and how they can make a difference.
↓ DownloadStudents refine their understanding of ecosystems and reflect on how climate change impacts the components within them.
↓ DownloadAs students internalize the definitions of renewable and nonrenewable energy, they learn about examples of each kind and their applications in the real world.
↓ DownloadHands-on, creative, and screen-free activities to help students explore sustainability through making, doing, and discovering.
Build two mini greenhouses from plastic bottles. Place one over a thermometer in the sun and compare temperatures over 20 minutes.
Track how much water your family uses in one day. Count flushes, showers, dishes, and drinks. Calculate the total and find ways to save.
Grow your own plant from a seed! Students observe germination and learn how plants help absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Students pick a region of the world and research how climate change is already affecting it — then present findings to the class.
Pack a zero-waste lunch for one week! Students learn how food choices and packaging affect waste and carbon emissions.
Every big change starts with small actions.
This activity allows students to develop a greater awareness of their surroundings, furthering the importance of ecosystems and the environment in their lives.
↓ DownloadThrough learning about how their everyday actions impact our climate, students are able to actively understand the meaning of their ecological footprint and the benefits of living sustainably.
Visit Site ↗Students collect clean recyclable materials and create an artwork that tells a story about reducing waste.
Small habits at home add up to a big difference!
Producing meat creates a lot of greenhouse gas. Swapping just one meal a week for a plant-based option makes a real impact.
Before throwing something away, ask: Can I reuse it? Can it be recycled? Landfills produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas which contributes to climate change.
Take shorter showers, turn off the tap while brushing teeth, and fix dripping faucets. Treating water uses energy too!
Helpful links and reading for teachers and parents to support climate education at home and in the classroom.
UNESCO's plan for spreading climate change education, with links and activities for teachers to implement.
Visit Resource ↗Effective ways to teach sustainability and hands-on exercises to bring these methods into your classroom.
Visit Resource ↗Lesson plans and resources about sustainable development for K–8 teachers.
Visit Resource ↗An article describing effective ways to communicate climate change to students — great for building your curriculum.
Visit Resource ↗Live and recorded webinars for teachers on implementing climate education in schools and connecting with communities.
Visit Resource ↗A data-driven lesson where students graph real CO₂ data to visualize how atmospheric carbon has changed over time.
Visit Lesson ↗A UNICEF resource for parents looking for ways to introduce young children to climate change and how it affects daily life.
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