Climate Education
A variety of local and national climate-related educational resources are offered here, for both youth and adults.
National Extension Climate Initiative
Climate Smart Montana
4-H Weather and Climate Youth Learning Lab
Climate Lectures
Campus Climate Coalition
Student Projects
The National Extension Climate Initiative serves to link climate change-related education and research across Extension program areas and associations. This effort is open to all; join the 150+ professionals throughout the United States and Territories, each with a unique set of skills, abilities, and knowledge.
Climate Smart Montana is a non-partisan, non-profit network with the goal of sharing information and resources to better coordinate community-based climate solutions and resiliency efforts in Montana.
The 4-H Weather and Climate Youth Learning Lab is a hands-on learning experience for elementary school students (approximately grades 3-5). The goal of this project is to study the world of weather and climate, and specifically how they are influenced by natural processes and human activities. While the materials in this lab are written for the four states of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, it can be applied in any state or region. After completing the hands-on experiments and activities, participants will have a better understanding of natural forces and human impacts.
Climate Lectures
Campus and community leaders offer a variety of lectures and other learning opportunities on
climate-related topics.
The MSU Campus Climate Coalitionis now meeting, with the following goals:
Provide a venue (open to faculty, staff, students and citizens) to advance general climate literacy (science, policy, communications, etc.) across the MSU campus, specifically focusing on cross-disciplinary discussions.
Share information, coordinate best practices, and assist with policy actions across the MSU campus and the entire Montana University System regarding climate mitigation and adaptation.
Student Projects
University students offer a variety of projects relating to climate education and
leadership. See their final projects here.