CLEAN Events

Fall 2022

Take your teaching about climate and energy to the next level with the CLEAN Webinar Series. Use the buttons below to register for or watch a recording of each free webinar.

Introduction to CLEAN

Presenter: Katie Boyd, CLEAN Program Manager

October 20, 2022

6:00pm ET / 5:00pm CT / 4:00pm MT / 3:00pm PT (30 minutes) 

This webinar offers a guided tour of the CLEAN portal. Learn about the CLEAN collection of almost 700 climate and energy educational resources and the range of other supporting materials to help you effectively and accurately teach about climate and energy topics.

It's Us: Humans as Agents of Change Within Earth's Climate System

Presenter: Karin Kirk, Geologist and Science Writer  

October 26, 2022

6:00pm ET / 5:00pm CT / 4:00pm MT / 3:00pm PT (30 minutes)

Human impacts on the climate system are becoming increasingly evident, moving climate change from a topic that is abstract and far away to one that is right before our eyes. It’s our job to help students learn about our role in altering the climate, but it’s important to do so in a way that’s constructive and solutions-oriented. Educational materials from the CLEAN collection can help you navigate this essential topic.

Strategies for Integrating Climate Science into the Elementary Classroom with CLEAN

Presenters: Alicia Christensen, CIRES @ University of Colorado and Tiffany Boyd, Classrooms for Climate Action

November 3, 2022

6:00pm ET / 5:00pm CT / 4:00pm MT / 3:00pm PT (45 minutes)

Human impacts on the climate system are becoming increasingly evident, moving climate change from a topic that is abstract and far away to one that is right before our eyes. It’s our job to help students learn about our role in altering the climate, but it’s important to do so in a way that’s constructive and solutions-oriented. Educational materials from the CLEAN collection can help you navigate this essential topic.

Beyond Doom & Gloom: How to Teach Climate Change Towards Empowerment

Presenters: Youth Advisory Board Members to the Climate Mental Health Network and Alicia Christensen, CIRES @ the University of Colorado

November 8, 2022

6:00pm ET / 5:00pm CT / 4:00pm MT / 3:00pm PT (45 minutes) 

Teaching about climate change is filled with distressing information about the current and future impacts on our world, and naturally can have detrimental effects on youth’s mental health. Educators will hear from youth about how they are handling this challenge and will walk away with a variety of strategies and activities to integrate into their curriculum as they engage with today’s youth.