Environmental Education
How can educators, students, schools, and communities go green? Learn about sustainability, conservation, and other earth-friendly practices and curricula.
How (and Why) to Move Your Gallery Walk Outdoors
Students—and teachers—benefit from getting outside during the school day, and moving the traditional gallery walk outdoors is one way to make that happen.310Why 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.5.7kWith 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.12.9kThe Benefits of Taking Kindergarten Outdoors
By exploring outside their classroom—and even their schoolyard—two teachers found their students’ learning potential became boundless.3.5kUsing the Outdoors as an Extension of Your Classroom
Regular exposure to the outdoors helps young children learn and develop the skills they need to thrive in school.5834 Strategies for Teaching About Climate Change
Teachers can integrate local, solutions-based approaches to studying climate change in a variety of subject area lessons.214Self-Guided Learning in Outdoor Play Areas
Pre-K teachers can create outdoor play areas that serve as an extension of the classroom and foster social and emotional learning.280A Framework for Lessons on Sustainability
Teachers can use this framework to guide students to develop deep and enduring knowledge on environmental topics.224Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists, and Classroom Ideas
Resources from around the web for incorporating Earth Day into your class.4.7kHow 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.1.9kUsing Digital Tools to Enhance a School Garden Curriculum
Students can use technology to conduct research into weather, ecosystems, and more, and to showcase their learning.396An 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.575Teaching Young Learners to Connect With Nature
Teachers can guide pre-K students to understand and appreciate nature by discussing and documenting their observations.333Teaching Climate Change in Every Subject
New Jersey teachers are integrating the state’s new climate change standards across K–12. We dropped in to see how they’re doing it.329How 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.431
