Environmental Education Resources
Educator Toolkits
Learning Expedition Toolkit
The toolkit proceeds step-by-step from planning, to conducting, to presenting place-based projects. Additional resources and tips are included.
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Rooted in Math Educator Toolkit
This educator toolkit has lesson plans, activity ideas, and informational resources to help bridge the gap between mathematics and the natural world.
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Surrounded by Science Educator Toolkit
Use this collection of lesson plans and guides to help students discover more of the science going on around them, in and out of the classroom.
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Engineering a Sustainable World Educator Toolkit
These lessons teach useful correlations, deeper understandings, and real world applications of skills students may not associate with engineering.
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SunWise
The SunWise program is a free environmental & health education program to teach K-8 children about sun safety, UV radiation, and stratospheric ozone.
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Educational Activity
The Watershed Sleuth Challenge
In this Watershed Sleuth Challenge, you will learn more about your watershed—what it is, why it’s important, and what you can do to help protect it.
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Greening STEM Biodiversity Activities for the Classroom
Learn about biodiversity with resources that were developed by NEEF and the Frost Museum of Science for implementation in virtual classrooms.
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Infographics
Rooted in Math Infographic
When you take a closer look at the world, you might be surprised to find out how much of what we know about the environment is rooted in math.
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Surrounded by Science Infographic
Explore some of the many ways science connects the world around us. Help increase our understanding of the environment through citizen science.
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Biomonitoring with Benthic Macroinvertebrates
Explore how different organisms in our watersheds can signal the strengths and weaknesses of the local ecosystem.
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Engineering and Our Planet Infographic
Explore the past, present, and future of environmental engineering, from the ancient Roman aqueducts to the renewable energy sources of tomorrow.
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STEM and Our Planet Infographic
The environment is a compelling context for teaching and engaging today's students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Citizen Science is Blooming
Check out this infographic to learn about the value of citizen science and opportunities to learn about the planet and its dynamic systems.
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Children and Nature Infographic
This infographic, available in English & Spanish, shows the state of children & nature and how interacting with nature can improve health outcomes.
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Understanding Different Water Quality Tests
Develop an understanding of common water quality indicators, why they are important, and how we measure them.
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Activity Guides
Animal Migration Activity Guide
Designed for elementary age kids, this activity guide can be used in a classroom or at home for fun and easy ways to learn about animal migration.
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Pollinator Backyard Activity Guide
Young explorers! Print out a copy of this activity worksheet, grab a pencil, and head outside to start your pollinator investigation!
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Three Easy Upcycle Projects
Our top 3 list of easy upcycling projects to do with children.
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Water Quality Backyard Activity Guide
Use this activity guide to explore the topic of water quality. It's perfect for your next environmental investigation!
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Community Cleanup Activity Guide
Get your friends together and plan a community cleanup to help out in your neighborhood or school! This quick how-to guide will get you started.
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Apps for Environmental Education
Apps for Environmental Education
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate technology into your classroom? Here are some engaging, educational apps.
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The Cornell Lab
Free eBird Lessons for K-12
These comprehensive free eBird lessons give educators an opportunity to explore the world of birding with their students.
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Explorer's Guidebook from The Cornell Lab
BirdSleuth wants kids to get outside and enjoying their local parks through an activity book with scavenger hunts, sounds maps, and more.
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Project Learning Tree
Empower Students to Make Their Schools More Green and Healthy
Use this interactive online poster to spark discussion among students about things they could do to make their school a greener, healthier place.
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Improve the Environmental Quality of Your Home
Indoor pollutants can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, dry or runny eyes, congestion, and sore throats. Improve your home health.
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Professional Development for Environmental Education
Integrate environmental, sustainability education into your teaching & become comfortable teaching outdoors—in urban, suburban, & rural environments.
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New Online Units for Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8
Made for teachers, these new online units from Project Learning Tree are designed to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate.
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More EE Information
EE and the Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize the development of skills students will need in for the future.
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EE and the Common Core Standards
The Common Core State Standards aim to provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn.
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Citizen Science Resources
Citizen science calls on the observations and analysis of the public to help scientists gather and interpret real-time information about our world.
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NEEF Programs & Initiatives
National Environmental Education Week
EE Week has changed, but our dedication to providing resources and support for EE has not. Sign up for our EE in Focus Newsletter and stay connected.
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Greening STEM Hub
Every classroom has a STEM lab right outside their doors. Our Greening STEM Hub has the resources educators need to engage students with nature.
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Samsung Climate Superstars
Presented by Samsung, ENERGY STAR®, and NEEF, Climate Superstars is an online environmental challenge to get kids excited about the environment.
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