Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
Wonder Wagons Allow Preschoolers to Explore Nature
These portable science labs allow young children to investigate the world around them, all year long.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.How Outdoor Education Can Shift Mindsets in the Classroom
This school leverages lessons from their on-campus ropes course to help students realize their full potential as part of a community of learners—and beyond.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.Exploring Campus With an Environmental Lens
When freshmen take a science course that immerses them in their school’s culture and physical space, they develop a sense of belonging—and a deep connection to the mission.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.12.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of Taking Kindergarten Outdoors
By exploring outside their classroom—and even their schoolyard—two teachers found their students’ learning potential became boundless.3.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Ways to Use the Spring Equinox as a Learning Experience
Teachers can engage students in creative, informative activities to learn more about the spring equinox and how it is celebrated.Tapping Into Curiosity to Engage Teens in Challenging Content
Using topics students care deeply about in an AP Statistics course can leverage their natural interest to encourage them to develop new skills and content knowledge.4 Ideas for Connecting to Nature in Elementary Classrooms
Bringing nature into every subject not only is beneficial to student wellness and learning, but also can make curriculum more relatable and engaging.Sparking Student Curiosity Through Nature Journaling
Students can explore science concepts through an activity that encourages them to record their observations in thoughtful ways.308Your 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.4.7kYour 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.1.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Increasing the Flow of Understanding: Place-Based Learning With Rivers
Teachers of every content area can introduce place-based learning that encourage students to understand the vital importance of rivers in multiple contexts.209Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Nature-Based Learning Routines for Teachers and Students
Teachers and students can reap the research-backed benefits of time spent in nature, even in urban settings.277Your content has been saved!
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