Mental Health Aware Climate-Education
Resources for Educators
Educators are on the front lines of shaping a resilient, informed generation equipped to face the realities of climate change. This guide empowers you to integrate climate science with mental health awareness through trauma-informed teaching practices. By providing practical strategies for creating safe, engaging, and age-appropriate learning environments, this resource helps you balance rigorous scientific content with the emotional well-being of your students. Embrace innovative pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking, empathy, and active participation, ensuring your classroom becomes a space where students not only understand the challenges of climate change but also feel empowered to contribute to meaningful, sustainable solutions.
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Check out our pamphlet highlighting your role in facilitating mental health aware climate discussions.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Climate Education
Chapter 3. Grade-Appropriate Pedagogy and Curriculum Design
Chapter 4: Community and Family Engagement
Chapter 5. Addressing Cultural, Social, and Environmental Justice
Chapter 6. Self-Care for Educators and Ongoing Professional Development
Chapter 7. Conclusion
Are you an educator looking for activities to build climate resilience in your students?
Our Mental Health Aware Learning Activities for Environmental and Earth Sciences provide printable worksheet-based activities for each grade from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and first-year university.
Sidney Howlett
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Kiffer G. Card, PhD
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