​Event Date: April 13-19, 2025

What is the Maryland Climate Teach-in?

The Maryland Climate Teach-In is an annual week of events focused on climate change education and solutions. It brings together educators, students, and community members to discuss this critical issue and empower people to act to mitigate the causes of climate change. 

The Teach-In was introduced in 2023 by the Maryland Commission on Climate Change​ and has grown ever since. The 2024 Maryland Climate Teach-In​ saw more than 70 educators from across the state participate through engaging activities and discussions. 

Why participate?  ​

• Start meaningful conversations about climate change

• Connect climate science to real-world impacts and solutions

• Inspire students and community members to get involved and take action

Who can participate?

• Schools (pre-/primary/middle/high schools and higher education)

• Community organizations
  

• Governmental agencies
  

• Non-profits/non-government orga​nizations

• Museums

• Faith-based groups
  

• Parks

• Homeschool Organizations
  

• Anywhere people come together!
  

How do I incorporate climate into my education plan?

There are so many ways to incorporate climate change in any subject matter. Below are just a few ideas.

• Conducting a climate focused Q&A

• Making journal entries and organizing community circles with prompts on climate change topics

• Welcoming guest speakers

• Exploring the challenges of measuring the impacts of climate changes

• Learning about the water cycle

• Creating posters or postcards explaining a concept or encouraging individual action

• Welcoming a guest speaker

• Examining reuse and repurposing

• Investigating adaptation and mitigation measures

• Calculating individual carbon footprints

• Watching a climate related video

• Holding class in an outdoor classroom

• Investigating waste diversion
  

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