Sally Ride Science Brings the Impact of Climate Changes to the Classroom with New Classroom Set and Blog

(San Diego, CA) - From documentaries like “An Inconvenient Truth” to television programs like CNN’s “Planet in Peril,” Earth’s changing climate is a hot topic, garnering attention across the country and around the world. But what about in the classrooms? To help teachers educate the next generation on the science and solutions for global climate change, Sally Ride Science today announces the launch of the Climate Change Classroom Set and November blog on climate change.

The Climate Change Classroom Set

Developed for upper elementary and middle school students, the Climate Change Classroom Set brings the impacts of climate change to their world. The four books in the set — Ecosystems, The Atmosphere, The Oceans, and The Poles — blend the latest science and environmental concerns with current ideas and solutions for facing our climate challenge and creating a healthier planet. These full-color, nonfiction readers engage students in the epic changes happening around the world, encourage them to think of solutions, and reinforce state standards associated with the environment and the human impact of our changing world.

November Educator Blog on Climate Change

Coinciding with the release of the Climate Change Classroom Set, Sally Ride Science hosts an educator blog this month on climate change. The blog, which runs through the end of November, features entries from leading scientists and science educators on how to bring information on climate change to upper elementary and middle school classrooms.

Sally Ride Science’s Ecologically Sound Practices

Sally Ride Science is committed to minimizing its environmental impact by using ecologically sound practices. The books in the Climate Change Classroom Set are printed using ink made from soy and linseed, and on paper made with 100 percent recycled fiber, 50 percent post-consumer waste, bleached without chlorine, and manufactured using 100 percent renewable energy. In addition, in the Sally Ride Science offices, employees use recycled paper, energy saving light bulbs, recycle bins, and turn off electronics and lights when not in use, among other eco-friendly practices.

About Sally Ride Science Classroom Sets

Sally Ride Science Classroom Sets present critical science content through clear and lively text, stunning photography, thought provoking activities and real-world examples from cutting-edge scientists. Designed to supplement existing teaching tools and lessons, each Classroom Set includes eight copies of four unique titles packaged in an attractive, sturdy box for classroom display. In addition, each set includes access to online Teacher Guides and downloadable blackline masters. Sally Ride Science currently offers four unique Classroom Sets: Solar System, Science Careers, Astronomy, and Climate Change. Individual Classroom Sets are priced at $279 each. Special pricing is available for multiple sets bundled for teachers and for schools of all sizes.

About Sally Ride Science

Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals; TOYchallenge,; Educator Institutes; summer camps; and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, and innovative Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. Our publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun. For more information go to www.SallyRideScience.com or call 1-800-561-5161.