Empowering Young Minds on Climate Change through Children's Literature

Supporting Elementary Students' Development of Knowledge and Agency around Climate Change through Children's Literature

Explore the transformative power of children’s literature in teaching elementary students about climate change. Below, you'll find a curated selection of books accompanied by resources to enhance your classroom discussions on this critical topic.

Book Dive:

1. This Is Climate Change

   By David Nelles and Christian Serrer

“Presenting climate change with clarity through informative graphics, ‘This Is Climate Change’ captures the essence of our warming planet’s crisis without over-simplification or ignorance of complexities. It examines contributions to global warming, impacts like intensified storms and floods on homes, forests, coasts, and crops, and changes in our oceans beyond sea level rise.”

2. Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

   By Elizabeth Rusch Author, Teresa Martinez Illustrator

“Experience the compelling story of Mexican American Mario Molinaa modern-day hero who addressed the ozone crisis through his discoveries about CFCs. Learn how Mario, growing up in Mexico City, studied hidden worlds and later realized the critical issue that was tearing the earth’s protective ozone layerhis discovery spurred significant action.”

3. How Do We Talk to Students About Climate Change?

   Six Tips from NPR's Life Kit

“Guide your students through climate change discussions with these six practical tips from NPR’s Life Kit, ensuring they understand basic facts, navigate tough questions, and cope with anxiety effectively even when faced with complex issues.”

4. Beyond Doom and Gloom: How to Teach Climate Change Toward Empowerment

   Strategies for Processing Emotions and Inspiring Action

“Discover strategies and resources that allow teaching climate change in a way that empowers students instead of causing despr, fostering emotional processing and collective action towards hope for the future.”

Educational Enhancement:

• to Talking With Kids About Climate Change

Provide teachers with guidance on how to discuss climate change issues with children of all ages, mntning clear communication while addressing sensitive topics.

• Literacy Strategies and Techniques for Nonfiction

Utilize these techniques from 'Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy Grade 3-5' to enrich students’ understanding of the scientific context behind climate change.

Resources for Classroom Integration:

• Feelings Wheel

Include a visual tool that helps children articulate their feelings about environmental issues or personal anxieties related to climate change.

Partnership in Education:

NCESD, alongside ESDs 101, 105, 123, and 171, collaborated on ClimeTime events med at equipping teachers with resources to educate students across Eastern Washington about the impacts of climate change. This partnership ensures a comprehensive approach to integrating climate education into the curriculum.

For inquiries or additional information:

Please contact Cari Haug via eml at [email protected] for any questions regarding these resources and their implementation in your classroom.

Explore the synergy between children’s literature, educational strategies, and thoughtful discussions to effectively teach elementary students about climate change.
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