Free Lesson Plans on Global Sustainability!

Hello, educators!
As part of Western Washington University, Facing the Future is an organization on a mission to equip educators with tools to encourage critical thinking and global awareness. Their site offers lesson plans and curricula for kindergarten through college learning, and webinars for teachers. See the lesson plans!

Geo-Educator of the Week

This week, National Geographic's Geo-Educator of the Week is Diane White Husic. Diane teaches kids about their consumption, getting them to think about their impact on the environment and sustainability. This year, she is looking forward to attending the 6th U.N. climate conference in Peru, and sharing climate lessons with students and teachers in Lima. Read more about Diane here.

Personality Atlas!

What would an atlas of the world's personalities look like? What about a stereotype atlas, or an introspection atlas? CLICK HERE TO SEE!

For Parents- Next Generation Science Standards

Marking a significant shift in how science is learned and taught in schools, Next Generation Science Standards focuses on STEM subjects. Take a look at the "Parent Q&A" to see what the standards mean for your child.