We recognize that although this course is fairly comprehensive, climate change and earth systems are BIG topics and appropriate to consider as long-term learning opportunities.  So, as part of this course we are asking participants to think about the Academy as a start (or maybe somewhere in the middle) of some professional learning on the topics.  Planning for future learning about these topics is important and because of this we're requesting that you create a professional learning plan as a part of this course. 

Suggested: Using the NSTA "My Learning Plan" tool create a personalized plan that outlines your professional learning experiences during and beyond the Academy.

NOTE: Use of the NSTA resource is not mandatory, a simple word document will work just fine, but the NSTA tool has added benefits that may support credit and additional learning/networking opportunities.

To start, you will need to create an account in the NSTA Learning Center (link)

To learn about the tool, watch the video on

Once you have an account in the NSTA Learning Center, go to the Professional Learning Tools and begin to create a personalized plan that outlines your professional learning experiences.

Create your "to do" for the academy.

Explore the "Professional Development Indexer" on the Professional Learning Tools and related modules:

• Oceans Effect on Weather and Climate Assessment

• Resources and Human Impact Assessment

Explore adding recommended resources to your NSTA Learning Center library.

Explore thousands of resources: lesson plans, articles, book chapters, and more in the NSTA Learning Center and consider adding them to you Learning Plan.

What other professional learning programs would you consider adding to your plan? Here are a few to check out:

• GLOBE Program
• AMS Data Streme 
• NOAA Climate Stewards
• Climate Generation: Professional Development
• National Association of Geoscience Teachers: Professional Development

• REcharge Academy

• Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center: Argumentative Writing Workshop for Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts Teachers

• Others
  
  Consider joining the NSTA Earth and Space Science Community Forum in the Learning Center to join other teachers learning about how to teach climate change and earth systems.