EE Resources for Educators
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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Hands on the Land Educator Toolkit
This toolkit features activity guides, lesson plans, and curriculum for all ages incorporating public lands from wetlands to urban forests to caves.
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Greening STEM Educator Toolkit
From designing wind turbines, to tracking invasive species with GPS, environmental projects inspire students to develop innovative STEM solutions.
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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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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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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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NAAEE
EE360: From Inspiration to Impact
NAAEE, with the EPA and seven partner organizations, is leading an initiative to grow, strengthen, and diversify the field of environmental education.
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Project Learning Tree
11 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Lesson Ideas for Every Subject
Give "reduce, reuse, recycle" a whole new meaning by incorporating this concept into many subject areas, adaptable for any grade.
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Fun and Educational Science Apps for Students
Here are some engaging, educational apps recommended by Project Learning Tree that can be used to teach scientific concepts.
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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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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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Earth Day Activities to Inspire Students and Make a Difference
Here are some activities and ideas for students to raise awareness about protecting our planet and taking action this Earth Day and every day.
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Teaching with I-Tree
Teaching with i-Tree is designed to engage middle and high school students in STEM as they calculate the economic & environmental benefits of trees.
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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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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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