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)
