How Maine educators are weaving climate into the lessons they already teach using the Maine Climate Education Hub
Ask a Maine teacher about climate education and you’ll often hear that it matters to them, but there’s not enough time to weave it in. Between evolving standards, packed curriculum, and limited planning time, there’s rarely a clear opening for one more topic. The good news is that climate education can go hand in hand with your core curriculum.
It’s already there, woven into the science, ELA, math, and social studies lessons you’re already teaching. The Maine Climate Education Hub was built to help you find the entry points and easily teach it.
→What is the Maine Climate Education Hub?
The Hub is a free resource offering teacher-created, scientist-reviewed lesson plans that align directly to the Maine learning standards, filterable by grade level, subject area, resource type, language, and more, so you can find what fits your classroom in minutes.
In addition to lesson plans, the Hub’s teaching resource library draws from 100+ providers in multiple languages, and a dedicated professional development section supports educators at every stage.
Climate Education Across Every Grade and Subject
What makes the Hub different is its range. Climate doesn’t live only in science class. Here’s a snapshot of what’s available:
K-2: Outdoor Trees: My Connection to Nature – builds observation skills and connection to local ecosystems
3-5: Weather and Climate Graphing Lesson – integrates data literacy with climate concepts
6-8: Engineering & Science: Atlantic Puffins – connects Maine’s coastline to real Maine conservation challenges
9-12: English Language Arts: Connotation in Nature Writing, Wabanaki, Spanish, career exploration, and more
→Time Saver
“This has saved me so much time – I was just about to research how to teach this topic on plastic in the ocean.” Cynthia, Maine Educator
Learn Alongside Other Maine Educators
This July, the Maine Climate Change Education Hub is going to the MEA Summer Camp Conference (July 27, Portland). In a 90-minute workshop, educator Carey Hotaling will walk through six practical approaches for integrating climate into your existing curriculum without overhauling everything. Whether you’re new to climate topics or looking to deepen what you’re already doing, it’s a hands-on session designed for the realities of a Maine classroom.
Ready to Explore?
Whether you’re looking for a single lesson to drop into next week’s plan or a way to think differently about how climate connects to your whole course, the Maine Climate Education Hub has a place to start.
Visit maineclimatehub.org to search by grade, subject, or standard to jump right in.
Sign up for the Hub’s newsletter to stay connected with new resources, events, and professional development opportunities throughout the year.
