Captain Planet Foundation

Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is a 27-year-old nonprofit organization that inspires children to become the next generation of leaders, protecting and sustaining the Earth. The Foundation’s CPF Institute supports educators who envision a world where students are scientifically-literate critical thinkers and problem-solvers, inspired by nature, motivated to protect the planet, and empowered to make a difference. Our approach is to foster transformative change by increasing the capacity of formal and informal educators to engage students in exploring the environment as a context for learning, and in converting classrooms and schoolyards into learning labs where children can make sense of – and make a difference in – the real world.

What We Offer

Professional Learning for K-12 Teachers and Non-Formal Educators

• Educator workshops
• Conference presentations
• Webinars
• Online certification courses
• Facilitator (train the trainer) workshops
• Implementation charrettes and mentoring

Tools and Resources for Educators

• 3-Dimensional and Next Gen lesson frameworks for grades K-12
• ecoSTEM Kits – resources for transforming the schoolyard into a STEM Lab
• GREAT Project Pathways – a scaffolded approach to project-based learning
• Competency-based assessment tools and strategies

Models

• This American Land film series and lesson plans
• Project success stories
• Best practice guides

Grants

• ecoSolution Grants
• ecoTech Grants
• ecoSTEM Kits (in lieu of cash)