Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
A Simple Science Activity to Encourage Close Observation
Teachers don’t need expensive equipment or elaborate planning to engage their students in a meaningful exploration.Setting Up Environmental Challenges to Boost Students’ Sense of Community
From outdoor cleanups to plastics reuse, an environmental challenge can foster school pride and students’ appreciation for where they live.760Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.257.4kYour 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.The Benefits of Taking Kindergarten Outdoors
By exploring outside their classroom—and even their schoolyard—two teachers found their students’ learning potential became boundless.71.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Cross-Age Environmental Education Project
Inspired by Jane Goodall, elementary and high school students are participating in the revitalization of lands impacted by wildfires.4.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.36.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Short Nature-Focused Activities for Young Students
Opportunities for outdoor learning don’t require special materials, and you can get started by dedicating just 10 minutes to the experience.6.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.5.4kYour 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.5.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Starting an Earth Club to Support Science Education in Elementary School
With a variety of projects, this club has students apply science concepts while building responsibility and pride in their school community.798Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Taking Preschool Students Outside to Support Executive Function
Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.2.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Connecting Science to Problem-Solving in the Real World
Tackling authentic problems in science class helps students see the link between the lab and the challenges facing our world—and builds multiple skills along the way.Designing Outdoor STEM Learning for Elementary Students
A framework for turning nearby trails, campus green spaces, and community sites into classrooms.3kYour content has been saved!
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