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Our Beautiful Planet is a series of compelling 5-to-7-minute science films highlighting the cutting edge research that climate scientists are doing to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. NSTA and Kikim Media have partnered to launch these films and this collection of classroom-ready lesson plans that highlight the science and engineering practices scientists use to explain the phenomena of climate.

The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the rest of the global ocean. Since 2004, its temperature has been rising at a rate of one degree Celsius every four years. If that rate continues, by 2050 the Gulf of Maine would be eight degrees warner. This film highlights the impact on Maine’s economy, weather, and way of life it this warming continues.

Healing the planet starts in your garage, in your kitchen, and at your dining room table.

What are the most important things kids can do to prevent global warming? An American Museum of Natural History scientist responds to a 6th-grader's question about climate change