Inspire climate action with the Keep Cool teaching resource

Trusted by teachers for over a decade in 150+ cities

Exciting and fun arts and game-based activities

Supports science, arts, language and social studies for Gr. K-6

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Supports Alberta Standards

Science

Fine Arts

Language

Social Studies

See Gr. K-6 Curriculum Links

Plug & Play! Minimal Prep!

Print Worksheets

Set Up Projector

Let The Website Do The Rest!

How It Works

6 weekly pre-planned modules, at your own pace

Led by a website projected at the front of the class

Students do fun and engaging activities for points

Module at-a-glance (approx.60-75mins)

10 Minute Prep
Video-Led
Team Activities
Game Shows
Music
Missions

What Teachers Say

"It's a very user-friendly, entertaining and informative resource. They became little ambassadors :)"
Kendra Audette, Calgary, AB
"Early learning to respect Mother Earth will motivate our next generation to be Planet Protectors!"
Moira Kelly-Bucher, Calgary, AB
"Wonderful! Easy to use! I love how interactive the program is: the weekly missions, the cool videos, how Goober was funny. The resource is excellent!"
Kathryn Ferguson, Calgary, AB

A MISSION FOR CLIMATE, ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION

The Keep Cool resource inspires students to become climate action superheroes and change their families’ energy and transportation habits!

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Modules Overview

Module 1 -

The Climate Conundrum

The adventure begins! Students become Apprentice Planet Protectors and play the Game Show to discover the differences between weather, climate and climate change. Drawing activity about changing seasons.

Module 2 -

Operation Darkroom

What’s the buzz about energy & electricity? Game show, drawing activity and writing raps about power systems. Apprentices receive Mission 1: switching off lights!

Module 3 -

Operation Shower Power

How do we use energy to heat water? Learn about heat, hot water and the hot water system, draw a poster and get Mission 2: taking shorter showers

Module 4 -

Operation Keep Car Cool

How do people waste energy by the way they drive? Draw & rate different types of transportation, watch a music video, and get Mission 3: stop your family from idling.

Module 5 -

Operation Go Car Free

Why go car free? Brainstorm barriers and solutions for kids walking to school, do a theatre skit on active transportation and get Mission 4: as a family, drive less.

Module 6 -

Keep Cool

Program wrap-up! Apprentices report on their last mission and receive individual & team certificates. Celebrate helping protect the planet!

Messages from Mother Earth

Indigenous perspectives on climate action

Each week, our young Cree superhero highlights Indigenous-led environmental projects around the world, showing how Indigenous cultural practices and wisdom hold solutions for our climate crisis.

Created in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous artists, elders and culture keepers.