Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
Nature Learning in All Seasons
Integrating nature into art and math can foster a relationship between students and their environment as they learn about seasonal changes.229With 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.12.9kHow to Set Up a Bike Bus at Your School
Administrators can make bike buses happen in most communities with careful route planning and plenty of volunteers.211Developing Disciplinary Literacy by Exploring Biodiversity on Campus
Taking campus walks and having students plant pollinator gardens are great ways to expose them to concepts related to biodiversity.317How to Make Fat Bear Week Part of Your Classroom Activities
Giving students a peek into the lives of brown bears is a fun way to shake up science and math lessons and spark interest in animal conservation.379How 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.1.9kGuiding Students to See Themselves as Changemakers
Students may see ways they can effect change if they break down big issues like climate change into smaller, more accessible challenges.4395 Tips for Creating an Effective Virtual Field Trip
Students can connect what’s happening in the classroom to real-world locations by using digital tools to gain new perspectives.352Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.490Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists, and Classroom Ideas
Resources from around the web for incorporating Earth Day into your class.4.5kUsing 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.629Teaching Climate Change in Social Studies
Since this issue impacts both individuals and societies on many levels, it’s a good fit for social studies as well as science classes.181Bringing Climate Change Into the Elementary Classroom
Make this big issue personal for young students by showing them how they can work toward solutions using community science.258Using 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.843Building 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.798