Climate change is one of the pressing challenges of our time – it not only affects the health of all life forms on our planet, it also creates serious environmental challenges that we must all deal with now and into the future. So what is climate change, and what are the signs? Why should we care? What can we do? Below are information and resources to learn about this issue and ways we can work together to protect our planet for future generations.

Online Resources

ClimateKids - NASA
NASA’s Climate Kids website brings climate science to life with fun games, interactive features and exciting articles. For upper-elementary-aged children.

Global Climate Change - NASA
A one-stop shop for climate change info, from basic introductory content to practical guides and raw data, all from expert sources; good for middle schoolers and up.

Climate Change - National Geographic Kids
What is climate change? What could happen? Learn the facts you need to know.

Climate Change 101 with Bill Nye - National Geographic
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, explains what causes climate change, how it affects our planet, why we need to act promptly to mitigate its effects, and how each of us can contribute to a solution.

Climate Change - National Wildlife Federation
Learn about the causes of climate change, and how climate change is affecting wildlife and ecosystems in the United States.

Communicate with Your Kids About Climate Change - Scholastic Parents
Move past the trendy media talk and help your child understand the issues of climate change.

How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change - NPR
Provides tips for parenting through the slow-motion climate change emergency.

Helpful Books

You can also read about climate change and environmental challenges by checking out the titles in our reading list.