The New Jersey Student Climate Challenge, which is organized by Sustainable Jersey for Schools, is open to New Jersey public school students in grades 6 to 12.
According to the organization’s website, it is an innovative way for teachers to motivate their students to learn about climate change through a fun place-based project that aligns with the new Climate Change Education Student Learning Standards. Students work in small groups to complete a school or community project that addresses a cause or impact of climate change and then share what they accomplished in a short digital story.
How it Works
- The challenge is FREE. Teachers register their class or club to participate.
- Under their teacher’s mentorship, teams of 2 to 12 students complete a school or community project that addresses a cause or impact of climate change.
- Each team creates a digital story video about the project and completes a Climate Challenge submission form by April 9, 2025.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place middle and high school winners are recognized at an Awards Ceremony hosted by first lady Tammy Murphy.
- School winners receive grants to advance their climate education initiatives ranging from $500 to $2,500.
Useful Links
- Teacher Registration Form
- Climate Challenge Quick Start Guide
- Climate Challenge Rubric
- Climate Challenge Official Rules
- Student Consent and Release Form
- Climate Challenge Submission Form PDF Form
- 2024-2025 NJ Student Climate Challenge Resources Google Drive
Teacher registration opened in October and student entries are due April 9.
