Citizen Climate
Turning climate science into community action.
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"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Because education changes everything.
Our Model
Learn
Students explore climate concepts through simple, engaging lessons that connect to their everyday lives.
Test
They use our kits to test air, water, and soil, turning their schools and neighborhoods into science labs.
Act
Students share findings with each others, teachers, and local leaders.
Our Kit
We’ve developed a hands-on toolkit that helps students explore basic climate and environmental data in their own communities. Each kit includes materials like air quality strips, pH tests for soil and water, thermometers, and a simple guide with instructions and background information. It’s easy to use in classrooms, clubs, or at home, no science background needed.
The kit was designed to extend the reach of our workshops without needing to lead every session in person. While our team visits schools directly, this toolkit allows educators and students to run similar activities on their own. It focuses on air, water, and soil, and encourages students to record and interpret local observations using accessible tools.
You can request a kit station near you. We’re always working to make the kits more available, especially in communities where access to environmental tools and education is limited.
Standards Alignment
Citizen Climate’s learning modules are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to support meaningful, inquiry-based environmental science education. Our lessons emphasize hands-on data collection, analysis of real environmental indicators, and student-driven investigation, directly reflecting NGSS Science and Engineering Practices.
We connect to NGSS performance expectations across Earth and Human Activity, Ecosystems, and Engineering Design, including:
Analyzing and interpreting environmental data
Developing and using models to understand climate systems
Planning and carrying out field investigations
Constructing evidence-based arguments on environmental issues
Designing and testing local sustainability solutions
By grounding climate learning in real measurements (air quality, water quality, soil chemistry), students meet science standards while building agency as environmental observers and problem-solvers in their own communities.
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Our Partners
Thank you to all of our partners for helping us bring climate education to more communities!
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