The twenty-first century ushered in a set of unmistakably urgent global challenges that are too important to be an afterthought in today’s classrooms. Climate Smart & Energy Wise offers a virtual blueprint to climate and energy education, packed with resources and strategies, including: A high-level overview of where climate and energy topics fit (or don′t fit) into your current curriculum with connections to the NGSS. Proven methods to teach climate change and related topics in a grade-appropriate way. Sample learning activities and high-quality online resources.

Climate and energy -- Teaching (and learning) about climate challenges and energy solutions -- Syncing with the standards -- Teaching climate literacy -- Teaching energy literacy -- Programs that work -- Countering skepticism, denial, and despair -- Knowledge, know-how, and informed action -- A few final words -- Appendix I. Voices for climate education -- Appendix II. A climate-oriented approach for learners of all ages -- Appendix III. Excerpts from energy literacy.