Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
Using PBL to Build a Strong Learning Community
A grade-level project-based learning unit provides academic and social benefits as students work both in small groups and as a whole class.169Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.381With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors
There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.12.9kWhy Climate Change Is a Tough Topic to Teach
A recent book provides an in-depth look at some of the difficulties in teaching a fraught subject.154How Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM
If we want to close the gender gap in science, we need to look at the invisible forces that shape classroom culture.1.8kExploring Local Waterways in Place-Based Environmental Education
Studying water sources close to home can connect middle school students to environmental issues in their community.187Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists, and Classroom Ideas
Resources from around the web for incorporating Earth Day into your class.4.5kTapping Into Young Students’ Interest in Construction
A preschool teacher in Brazil guided her students to learn to make bricks from sustainable materials—and to build their own playhouse.290Using Nature to Engage Students in Learning
Nature comes in all shapes and sizes—from a park to a potted plant—and teachers can use it to spark learning and build a classroom community.754Moving Your Classroom Outside During the Pandemic
One teacher shares how her rural elementary school safely and effectively took their classrooms outdoors.736Making the Most of Compost
Don’t throw that banana peel in the trash! Use a school compost bin to foster project-based learning across subjects and grade levels.7378 Simple Steps to Launching an Outdoor Learning Program
Learning outside regularly—whether for a class period or on a multiday trip—can improve students’ academic performance and health.579Taking an Interdisciplinary Approach to Environmental Science
Teachers in any content area can use project-based learning to explore environmental concerns with their students.505Building a Sustainable Future—One Classroom at a Time
A mini-golf course, a canoe trip down the local river, a discussion about environmental justice. Here’s how schools are teaching students about environmental science.7657 Tips for Exploring Environmental Science Through Project-Based Learning
The National Park Service has great resources for students to do real environmental science work—even if they don’t visit a park.582