Spring 2023 Pilot Materials
Thank you for helping to inspire the next generation of climate leaders and engineers!
About Coding for Climate Action
This spring, Amazon Future Engineer, the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, and the National Science Teacher Association are partnering to launch Coding for Climate Action - an elementary and middle school learning program that teaches students how to use computer science to protect the planet! Students learn the basics of computer science and apply their new skills to code a micro:bit invention to combat a climate change challenge in their community. Five partner school districts, 40 teachers, and 2,000 students are piloting the program this spring.
Pilot Unit: Mitigating the Effects of Natural Hazards
Anchoring Phenomenon: Worldwide, between 1970-1979, there were 711 climate-related natural hazards. Between 2010-2022, there were 3,165 climate-related natural hazards.
Design Problem: How can we design early warning systems to increase community resilience and mitigate the effects of natural hazards caused by climate change?
Elementary Materials
Aligned to Grades 3-5 NGSS and CSTA Standards.
7 Lessons for 12 45-minute class periods.
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ES Unit OverviewReview a high-level snapshot of the unit including key questions and learnings each day. -
ES Student JournalExplore the student notebook that students will utilize as they complete the unit. -
ES All MaterialsAccess everything you'll need including slide decks, lesson plans, exemplars, and rubrics.
Middle School Materials
Aligned to Grades 6-8 NGSS and CSTA Standards. 9 Lessons for 13 45-minute class periods.
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MS Unit OverviewReview a high-level snapshot of the unit including key questions and learnings each day. -
MS Student JournalExplore the student notebook that students will utilize as they complete the unit. -
MS All MaterialsAccess everything you'll need including slide decks, lesson plans, exemplars, and rubrics.
Pilot Surveys
Please complete the following surveys to help us evaluate the impact of this program and improve it in the future. All student responses are anonymous. Thank you!
- Pre-survey for teachers and students: Complete anytime before starting Lesson 1 (can even be completed weeks before).
- Post-survey for teachers and students: Complete after finishing the unit and/or student showcase.