Climate - Elementary GLOBE

Climate Module

The Earth is changing from the tropics to the poles, and the GLOBE Kids take a front-row seat. In this story, students will learn how humans are influencing climate change and how these changes affect different parts of the world.

By the end of this module, students will be able to describe and report weather, understand how rising sea levels impact coastal communities and brainstorm different ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

Storybook: What in the World Is Happening to Our Climate? Book PDF: Printer-friendly eBook: For computers and tablets Print On-demand Paperback Activities: Weather Adds Up to Climate Seashores on the Move We're All Part of the Solution! Coloring Page A Coloring Page B Help Printing Tips eBook Instructions

Elementary GLOBE Translations

Elementary GLOBE is designed to introduce students in grades K-4 to the study of Earth system science. Each module includes a science-based fictional storybook, three learning activities and teacher's notes with a glossary of relevant scientific terminology. 

Translated versions

GLOBE strives to provide translations of materials in the official U.N. languages.

Currently, these resources are available in:

• Arabic 
• French
• German
• Norwegian
• Spanish

To download a translated version, click on the corresponding language below. Not all storybooks and activities have been translated into every language. To add a language to this list, email GLOBEhelp@ucar.edu for more information about translation approval.

Elementary GLOBE Translations: العربية| Français | Deutsch | Norsk | Español