Now more than ever, our students need access to information about climate change and how it impacts their daily lives and futures. Since 2015, Climate Generation’s Next Generation Climate curriculum for grades 6-8 has provided a clear tie to the Next Generation Science Standards, serving as a resource for students and educators who want to understand climate science, impacts, and solutions.
The new 2025 edition builds on the previous versions, now offering discussions of the root causes of climate change; more guidance for how to take climate action; and opportunities for reflection and mindfulness to support students’ mental health. The curriculum continues to provide opportunities for students to analyze graphs, interpret and collect indicator data, and practice the skills of argumentation and engineering design.
Whether you've used NGC for years or are just discovering the resource now, you can explore the "next generation" of activities from the curriculum and reflect on how to apply them to your setting! The first half of the workshop will provide an overview of the resource, and the second half will be small group work to try out some of the activities. Please bring paper and a writing utensil, and be prepared to join a breakout room and work in Google Slides.