A priority for climate change educators is to present evidence-based information while promoting students’ positive engagement.Science, Camera, Action! (SCA) was a fifteen-week after-school program Dr. Trott created that was carried out with fourth- to seventh-graders. 

SCA used hands-on activities to demonstrate the interrelationships between Earth’s changing climate, ecosystems, and sustainable actions within communities. The "Photovoice" component of the program involved the use of digital photography to explore youths’ climate change perspectives and to identify opportunities for their active engagement. SCA’s Action component cultivated the participants potential as agents of change in their families and communities through the development and implementation of youth-led action projects.

Read about this successful Planet Stewards knowledge-to-action Project here and be inspired!

Want to do engineering in your classroom? Through the excitement of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), join NOAA to learn an exciting avenue for teaching engineering and design, while learning about our nation's maritime heritage through the mystery of shipwrecks. Using problem-based learning and simple materials, learn how to help students understand engineering design and the science behind ROVs, including Newton's Laws of Motion, buoyancy, air pressure, Archimedes' Principle, and more. Find out more and register here.

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Residing in the most geographically isolated island chain on the planet, the Hawaiian green sea turtle (known as honu in the Hawaiian Islands) has been monitored by NOAA Fisheries' Marine Turtle Biology and Assessment Program for the last 45 years. Approximately 96 percent of the population nests  in the Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument. The long-term tagging study has produced a wealth of information but there remains limited data to assess the potential effects of climate change. Find out what is known thus far by tuning in and registering!

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Historic drought conditions across the western United States continue to rapidly worsen and expand with over 80% of the West now in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Widespread impacts are being felt. To provide the latest information on drought conditions, and the serious impacts on diverse sectors of the economy, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System is joining with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to host a drought webinar specifically for western communities. Register to attend here!

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This talk draws from NOAA's recent Report to Congress, highlighting results from research initiatives off the U.S. Southeast and West Coast, showing how NOAA's work is catalyzing U.S. deepwater conservation. As NOAA enters its sixth decade, deep water ecosystems face new challenges from expanding economic activities in offshore waters and changing ocean conditions. As it launches its next research initiative in Alaska, NOAA is exploring ways that its research, partnerships, and approaches can meet these challenges and advance deep-sea conservation. Learn more here and register to attend.

Find all the webinar offerings from NOAA Science Seminar Series here!

In the newest webinar from Keep America Beautiful, community leaders, public officials and others on the front lines of litter reduction will be discussing: 

• How to develop a litter elimination plan that’s right for your
       community 
• Which policies and programs have been impactful and which
       have been less effective 
• How to maintain momentum in the journey to litter-free 
• Why end litter initiatives are important for advancing healthy sustainable communities.  

Join Keep America Beautiful in its next webinar. Register now - here!

What causes weather on Earth? How do meteorologists create a weather forecast? In this web seminar, An American Meteorological Society certified meteorologist will review basic aspects of weather, and offer a behind the scenes look at how broadcast meteorologists generate daily and extended weather forecasts in studio and (due to the pandemic), from home; as well as how we can protect ourselves from severe weather conditions. A brief overview of the upcoming hurricane season will also be given.

Check out and register for all the upcoming web seminars from NSTA.

Photographs can transport us back to some of our favorite memories or introduce others to wonderful places. To celebrate photographs that help connect us with the importance of healthy habitat, NOAA is holding the 2021 NOAA Habitat Month Photo Contest. The submission deadline is Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 11:59 p.m. EDT. Entries submitted after the entry period will not be eligible. Winners will be announced and showcased on the NOAA Fisheries website during the week of July 26, 2021.

Are you  ready to hone your climate justice advocacy, policy, storytelling, and organizing skills this summer?  Our Climate is hosting Climate Justice from Coast to Coast, a four day climate justice camp featuring virtual workshops, community building, creative actions, and state-based breakout groups. Whether you’re a veteran activist or looking to start your advocacy journey, this summer camp will help you develop the skills needed to advance climate policy in your community. From Coast to Coast, we’re coming together for the just future we know is possible. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ClimateCamp21

The Smithsonian Science Education Center  is holding its second fully virtual, free Action Planning Institute this summer, from July 27-29, 2021. Through a series of live and asynchronous meetings participants will have a chance to share lessons learned from the past year, explore how to integrate best practices in online and in-person K-12 science education, address issues of learning loss and learning recovery in STEM, and discuss new America Rescue Plan funding opportunities.

 Registration is now open! Visit their website to learn more,

Delve into the mystery and wonder of hydrothermal vents! This event is targeted for grades 6-12 educators, but all are welcome!. Participants will receive content, links to specific activities, and additional resources. The 90-minute event format includes: a viewing of a short introductory video interviews with hydrothermal vents experts; A 30-minute live, interactive Q&A session with those experts; relevant educational activities; and a guided tour of educational resources available on NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research partners websites . Register here Today!

Bow Seat's Future Blue Youth Council (FBYC) is a diverse group of Bow Seat alumni aged 16-19 from around the world who are working to empower their peers to advocate for their future and our environment. These students have made differences in their communities, and now they want to help you do the same! The Council is proud to introduce their inaugural Fellowship Program that provides young leaders with mentorship and $250-$1,000 grants to help launch new and emerging projects that create meaningful change for a healthier planet. Applications are due on August 1st (11:59 PM ET). Check out the FBYC Fellowship website for more information and to apply

From citizenship and justice to climate change and the environment, the globally minded education resources from World’s Largest Lesson will inspire K–12 students to make a difference for the planet. The resources—lesson plans, animations, projects, and more—are suitable for educators of all levels and settings, whether in schools, clubs, camps, or at home. The resources support the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and are designed to promote environmental awareness among students and effect action. Find the resources here.

Ocean Connections is a five-day, virtual climate curriculum for students in grades 6–8. Developed by the Conservationist Collective, with funding from National Geographic, the curriculum builds ocean literacy and inspires ocean stewardship through a series of video lessons and accompanying hands-on activities and discussions. The videos e.g., Climate Changers, Saving Our Wildlife, The Plastic Planet, A Sustainable Future, and Your Role - describe what climate change really is. After viewing the videos, students participate in online discussions and activities to synthesize learning and facilitate action. Find Ocean Connections here.

Summer beach trip planned? Refresh your understanding of tides and learn fun facts about them in this short article from SciJinks.gov, one of NOAA's weather education websites for students at the middle level level. Featuring animations and brief explanatory text, the article presents a quick review of the science of tides, beginning with a definition of tidal force and the causes of high and low tides, and ending with a discussion of additional factors that can affect tides, such as the Sun and varying wind and weather patterns. Find the resource here.

• Middle: Why Is Ocean Water Warming Faster in Some Places Than Others?
• High School: What Do Cardboard Boxes Have to Do With Carbon Emissions?
• Families: Why Is Something That’s Happening Out in the Ocean Such a Danger to Us on the Land?

It's officially hurricane season! Check out  this featured DATA activity Satellites and Storms from The Bridge, an ever-growing collection of the best marine education materials available online. In this lesson, students use weather maps and ocean observing data to explore the effects of hurricanes and nor'easters on coastal communities and will answer the questions: Which does more damage to the coast, a fast moving, super-powerful hurricane, or a slow-moving, powerful northeaster? How does ocean temperature affect hurricane strength? Where does the name nor'easter come from? This activity serves as an introduction to these weather phenomena which critically impact our coasts each year. 

The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit is pleased to announce the availability of a new Southeast Region section. The section features narratives, tools, and case studies on the impacts of climate change across the Southeast, and information on how people can build resilience to them. To learn more, Check out the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit website here.

The Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program that places one graduate student at each of the 29 National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRS). The Davidson Fellowship supports research projects that help scientists and communities understand the coastal challenges that will likely influence future policy and management strategies, and offers professional development opportunities geared to build the next generation of coastal professionals. The request for proposals can be found here.  

The Rethink Outside Fellowship will support, connect, and elevate an intergenerational group of leaders and storytellers who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, and are connecting people with nature and the outdoors.

From October 2021 - March 2022, fellows will engage with peers through customized opportunities to build community, co-create, and access resources for more impactful communications that will bring new allies and funders to support their work. They will receive skill-building trainings, a mini-grant to use during the fellowship, connections with leaders in the field as mentors, and more. To learn more about the fellowship, join them for a Q/A webinar on July 22 or August 10 at 2 pm EDT. Registration is required. Submit questions ahead of time here.

Apply today!