The ISM Teacher's Lounge Presents: Teaching Climate Change- Virtual Program

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Illinois State Museum | Springfield

Illinois State Museum
Publisher/HostIllinois State Museum
The ISM Teacher's Lounge Presents: Teaching Climate Change- Virtual Program
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The ISM Teacher’s Lounge invites you to join a book chat on Teaching Climate Change: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing Hope and Resilience
About this Event

The Illinois State Museum’s Teacher’s Lounge is excited to present Teaching Climate Change: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing Hope and Resilience by Bertha Vasquez, Kimi Waite, and Lauren Madden.

Teaching Climate Change explores practical, evidence-based, and NGSS-aligned strategies for addressing the science of climate change while building student agency and reducing climate anxiety.

Join Curator of Science Education Alex Ruger for a discussion on bringing the lessons of Teaching Climate Change into the classroom with care, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Educators who participate in the Book Chat may receive a free copy of Teaching Climate Change, while supplies last. After registering, teachers may pick up their copy at the Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, downtown Springfield, Illinois.

This virtual program is free to attend, but registration is required. Participants will receive one CPDU credit.

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Illinois State Museum, 502 South Spring Street, Springfield, United States

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