Teaching Resources

Groundwork Hudson Valley has developed a suite of educator resources that includes a 100+ page comprehensive curriculum on climate change science, impact, and resilience. Further, it includes a web application containing useful tools to engage studen...

The Teacher Mindset Survey instrument consists of a battery of items in the form of statements that the respondents affirm using a rating scale. These statements were formulated to map with the individual's mindset shifts about the Lenses in the...

A lesson to explore the conflict in Sudan. Using photographs, students will explore the impact that the conflict is having on civilians, many of whom have fled their country or are still trying to leave. Students will debate the statements "Inte...

Join Gayle and her friends in gathering supplies needed to prepare for an emergency. Go through each level and pick the correct items for you and your family. You don't need to fill every box. When you are done, print out an emergency kit checkl...

This toolkit contains a design thinking process overview, methods, and instructions to help you put design thinking into action, and the Designer's Workbook to support your design challenges. Translations are available in Arabic, Chinese, Czech,...

A one-minute video, after which students can help start building their own family emergency kit. Students can decide on a place to keep their emergency kit.

Youki Terada shares metacognitive strategies to use in class, such as exit tickets and pop quizzes. She also shares the importance of asking questions and how these are especially useful when preparing for tests and as review after tests.

A YouTube channel with 5-minute videos and 45-minute documentaries showcasing the diverse initiatives of Global Action Plan, an environmental charity dedicated to nurturing a flourishing planet by tackling the fundamental drivers of climate and natur...

This story helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have around hurricanes. By describing the reactions of the characters Trinka and Sam, this children's book demonstrates how their parents can ...

Existential Toolkit is a growing hub of resources for climate justice educators. The resources help educators and students navigate the climate crisis without becoming overwhelmed by despair. All the materials have been crowdsourced from an internati...