Back to School with NOAA

Summer is coming to a close and it is time to welcome kids Back to school! Check out NOAA's Back to school bundles: resource kits for your classroom that are updated for 2025! We encourage you to stay connected with @NOAAEducation on social media for more education resources and opportunities.

Source: The Watch (National Ocean Service)

Best Practices for Educational Components in Citizen Science Programs

Through a partnership between NOAA Citizen Science and the Teacher at Sea Alumni Association, we explored ways to engage a broader audience, particularly educators and students, in NOAA Citizen Science initiatives. Citizen Science Programs: Best Practices for Educational Components highlights best practices for improving access to these projects through enhanced data accessibility, educational resources, and intentional connections to formal and informal learning.

Source: The Watch (National Ocean Service)

Crowdsourcing Weather Reports with mPING

For this project, NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory collects public weather reports through a free app – mPING (Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground). Weather radars cannot "see" what is happening on the ground, so mPING reports are used to fine-tune forecasts. Users can submit the type of weather that is occurring in their area as often as every minute. The reports are immediately archived into a database and are displayed on a map accessible to anyone.

Source: The Watch (National Ocean Service)

Screening of H-E-B’s “Our Texas, Our Future” Film Series

Aug 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Houston, Texas 

Join Bayou Preservation Association for a special outdoor screening of H-E-B’s “Our Texas, Our Future” Film Series—a five-part original docuseries that celebrates the incredible natural beauty of Texas, from Big Bend’s rugged landscapes to the Gulf’s wild coastline. Screening is at Brasil, 2604 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Source: Citizens' Environmental Coalition (CEC) 

Gulf Youth Ambassador Program Application Open

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025, 11:59 pm CST

The Gulf Reach Institute application for our Gulf Youth Ambassador Program is now open.
We’re looking for the next wave of young Gulf leaders ready to take action for our Gulf's environment, communities, and future. The Gulf Youth Ambassador Program empowers youth to develop leadership skills, engage in hands-on conservation projects, and represent the Gulf at events and initiatives. We are Gulf Hope in Action!

• Who can apply? Motivated 14-18 yr old young people passionate about the Gulf of Mexico's environment and community well-being.
• Why join? Gain leadership training, build a network of peers and mentors, and make a real impact.

Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills: Guidelines for Excellence

The Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills: Guidelines for Excellence is a comprehensive set of recommendations about the knowledge and skills or competencies, educators use to provide effective environmental education. Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills: Guidelines for Excellence outlines the experiences and learning that will help educators foster environmental literacy, plan environmental education programs, and implement them. Provided by North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).

Source: The Watch (National Ocean Service)

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