Environmental Education

Students can connect what’s happening in the classroom to real-world locations by using digital tools to gain new perspectives.

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.

There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.

Since this issue impacts both individuals and societies on many levels, it’s a good fit for social studies as well as science classes.

Students may see ways they can effect change if they break down big issues like climate change into smaller, more accessible challenges.

By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.

If we want to close the gender gap in science, we need to look at the invisible forces that shape classroom culture.

Make this big issue personal for young students by showing them how they can work toward solutions using community science.

A grade-level project-based learning unit provides academic and social benefits as students work both in small groups and as a whole class.

Resources from around the web for incorporating Earth Day into your class.

A mini-golf course, a canoe trip down the local river, a discussion about environmental justice. Here’s how schools are teaching students about environmental science.

Nature comes in all shapes and sizes—from a park to a potted plant—and teachers can use it to spark learning and build a classroom community.

Learning outside regularly—whether for a class period or on a multiday trip—can improve students’ academic performance and health.

Teachers in any content area can use project-based learning to explore environmental concerns with their students.

The National Park Service has great resources for students to do real environmental science work—even if they don’t visit a park.