Schools

ClimateWatch is an authentic learning experience that can be incorporated into primary, secondary and tertiary school subjects, backyard or school ground explorations, field excursions or camps. Taking part in citizen science that monitors and records plant and animal behaviour is naturally aligned to the Science stream of the Australian curriculum. ClimateWatch is also a great way to build student capacity in critical and creative thinking, numeracy and ITC skills.

Teachers

Earthwatch has developed self-paced teacher professional development resources thanks to support from the Department of Education & Training (Victoria) through the Strategic Partnerships Program. These modules are continuously being revised and updated. If you have questions, feedback, updates or simply would like to have a chat about how to integrate ClimateWatch in the classroom contact our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Enjoy these self-paced modules via the links below:

To recap your learning, check out the accompanying one pagers below:

Find additional how-to-guides here:

Curriculum

ClimateWatch has partnered with Cool Australia to build free climate change and citizen science lessons in the areas of mathematics, geography and science. The lessons focus on phenology, climate change and citizen science. Lessons are linked to the Australian curriculum and serve to empower school children to understand climate issues and contribute to solutions. Each lesson can be used as a stand-alone or together as whole units.

Lesson Plans - Curriculum Mapping Summary

Lesson Plans

Primary School

Games & Activities

Connect to nature in your backyard and neighbourhoods through ClimateWatch. Our free resources are suitable for primary & secondary school students and adults too.

Kids Nature Journaling

Check out the wildlife in your backyard and record seasonal changes through nature journaling.

Download the pdf.

ClimateWatch Bingo

Use our questions or make your own with inspiration from the ClimateWatch species.

Download the pdf.

CW Memory Snap

ClimateWatch Memory Snap

Use our template or make your own with inspiration from the ClimateWatch species.

Download the pdf

Field recording sheets for school groups

For those without a smart phone or device, download the survey sheets below to record your observations.

Download field recording sheets.

Some things to remember:

Familiarise yourself with ClimateWatch species
Schedule a computer session after field activity to enter your observations into the ClimateWatch web app
Photos are essential to help validate records for scientific use