Climate Ready Curriculum

The Climate Ready Curriculum provides information on how to prepare yourself and your community for Seattle-specific climate hazards. It was co-created with community-based groups and organizations to support community climate resilience. After reviewing the curriculum, you’ll have knowledge of:  

  • How to prepare yourself and your neighbors for wildfire smoke, extreme heat, extreme winter weather, and extreme rain and flooding  
  • How to stay safe and protect your health during these climate hazards 
  • Where to find additional free resources, services, and information to make sure you’re prepared 

Illustration of two volunteers distributing water, food, first aid, and other supplies to support community preparedness.

A Free Educational Resource for Individuals and Groups

The curriculum is designed for youth and adults who want to learn about climate change, including what it is, how it is impacting our region, and how to keep their neighbors and themselves safe during extreme, climate-related events.

How to Use the Curriculum 

The curriculum is organized into three independent modules: Extreme Heat & Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Winter Weather, and Extreme Rain & Flooding. 

In each module you will find: 

  • Background information that includes the purpose of that module, key vocabulary words, ideas for related activities, tips to teach the module to groups, frequently asked questions about that climate impact, and additional resources. 
  • A step-by-step facilitator guide to prepare you to teach the content to groups including group and individual activities, a list of materials needed, and suggested room setup. 
  • A presentation designed for facilitators to use when they teach the module.
  • A series of graphics and visuals for each activity in the module.  

Teaching a Group

We recommend you start by reading the background information, the facilitator guide, and the presentation. Once you determine which activities you want to use, download the corresponding graphics and visuals. Each module is designed to take 60-90 minutes in a group setting.

Climate Ready Curriculum

How the Climate Ready Curriculum was Developed

Photo of about 15 community members participating in a pilot session of the Curriculum focused on extreme heat. They are seated in a classroom and looking at a slide that shows a heat map of the 2021 heat dome.

The curriculum was made by communities, for communities. OSE co-developed and tested the curriculum with local organizations to be accessible to a wide range of audiences with diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of preparedness.

The curriculum incorporates climate and environmental justice principles and considerations throughout. It brings in a local context with a focus on communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis within Seattle. 

Sustainability and Environment

Lylianna Allala, Director
Address: 700 5th Avenue, #1868, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA, 98124-4729
Phone: (206) 256-5158
OSE@seattle.gov

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