Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Climate Change
Combining several content areas can guide students to develop a deep understanding of how climate change affects them and their community.226Using PBL in Environmental Science Class
Project-based learning and an apprenticeship model helped garner community support when students decided to open a rural county’s first recycling center.Using Place-Based Learning to Teach Middle School Students About Climate Change
Climate change lessons become more relevant to students when they learn about how it’s affecting their communities.144With 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 Butterfly Garden
A project that guides students to learn about the migratory patterns of butterflies is a good way to explore science concepts.372The Benefits of Taking Kindergarten Outdoors
By exploring outside their classroom—and even their schoolyard—two teachers found their students’ learning potential became boundless.The Meeting of Climate Science and Literature
An eighth-grade student-led project blends reading climate-change fiction with research and ends with a presentation to younger students.183How 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.1.9kPromoting Outdoor Learning in Urban Settings
Teachers can create meaningful outdoor learning experiences, even if they don’t have easy access to a wilderness space.246Developing 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.357Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists, and Classroom Ideas
Resources from around the web for incorporating Earth Day into your class.4.4k4 Earth-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day celebrations are fun—and can also generate a lot of waste. Here’s how to show love for your classroom, your community, and the planet.217How 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.252Guiding 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.471How 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.382
