Apr 6
Three classroom lessons for Grades 5-6 that use this free and readily available remote-sensing software can help students learn to recognize the characteristics of good wildlife habitat, monitor changes in land use over time and develop a big-picture understanding of the need for effective conservation strategies.
Two simple activities that help middle school students increase their sense of connection with their natural surroundings.
Fostering concern for endangered species among students aged 8-14 with a series of lessons that connect language arts and science.
Role-playing games which help elementary students develop an empathetic relationship to the natural world, while learning about the lives of amphibians.
Use the natural affinity of 11-14 year olds for pets to teach concepts such as carbon footprints and composting.
Giving young people opportunities for hands-on field experiences with local species results in a successful and authentic environmental education program.
Apr 1
In this activity for Grades 5-8, students play real estate agents who must find suitable homes for their urban animal clients. It is a fun way for students to learn about the importance of preserving wildlife habitats.
Mar 31
Testifying at public hearings on contentious issues is an opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience in participatory democracy and an understanding of their role as citizens.
Mar 27
Activities for elementary, middle, and high school students which examine products that use less energy and have fewer toxic components because they are inspired by designs in nature. Integrating the hopeful science of biomimicry into the curriculum provides opportunities for creative problem-solving exercises that challenge them to think, to ask questions and to create in a collaborative setting.
Mar 26
A project for upper elementary or middle school students, making use of remote cameras to monitor the presence of wildlife in the schoolyard as a stepping stone towards learning about habitat fragmentation and wildlife management.
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