Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
Beyond Your Classroom Walls
Taking lessons outside can not only boost engagement but also help students find meaningful connections to the world around them.1.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.With 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.257kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of Nature Journaling in English Class
While observing outdoor settings, students pay attention to specific details and employ critical thinking as they sharpen their writing skills.Teaching a Citizen Science Project in High School
A biology teacher shares learnings and takeaways from the “controlled chaos” of her class’s first citizen science project.5.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Simple Activity to Boost Students’ Observational Skills
By providing students with time to draw and discuss leaves, teachers can help them learn to observe deeply and connect with their surroundings.4.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Outdoor Activities to Reenergize Your Class
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.The Benefits of Taking Kindergarten Outdoors
By exploring outside their classroom—and even their schoolyard—two teachers found their students’ learning potential became boundless.67.8kYour content has been saved!
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Opportunities for outdoor learning don’t require special materials, and you can get started by dedicating just 10 minutes to the experience.5.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Powerful Benefits of Nature Journaling
Bringing students outdoors to draw and take note of natural surroundings creates space for curiosity—while encouraging deeper comprehension.7 Nature Experiments to Spark Student Curiosity
Encourage your students to ask questions about and explore the world around them with these hands-on lessons.Teaching the Environmental Impact of AI Through PBL
In a project-based learning unit, students gain insights about the natural resources costs of everyday use of artificial intelligence tools.3.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Celebrate Earth Day With 5 Hands-On Activities
Elementary students can learn about creating positive change in the environment with these engaging Earth Day activities.Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists, and Classroom Ideas
Resources from around the web for incorporating Earth Day into your class.88.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How 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.36.5kYour content has been saved!
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