February Blog Entries

A collection of short, at-home learning activities that teachers can share or families can complete together. Take a virtual field trip with “Nature’s Witness™,” the National Wildlife Federation’s first-ever exhibition of wildlife photography chosen from the National Wildlife® Photo Contest. Click on the image to the left to proceed to the list of resources.

N*Gen (pronounced “Engine”) is the first Panafrican science show for young learners and their families. The show fosters a culture of curiosity and discovery, models new holistic ways of approaching learning, promotes positive gender norms and offers practical tips on how to stay safe and resilient during the pandemic Check out this awesome Youtube channel being celebrated because of its lessons on different STEM subjects and representation of African female scientists.

From Project Learning Tree (PLT), engage middle school aged youth in learning about trees, forests, and sustainable forest management. Check out these 12 free activities! Each 50-minute activity offers simple suggestions for leading learners ages 10-16 in themes related to sustainable forest management, stewardship, and green careers.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Wild Classroom seeks to connect educators and parents with the tools and resources they need to help kids explore and understand the world around them. Check out these daily classroom activities! Whether it is an activity or a livestream, there is always something new to explore.

The National Association of Conservation Districts has many free resources that you can download and use with your students. Student booklets are on topics like forestry, soil, and pollinators and are grade specific. There is also curriculum for teachers to explore. Click on the image to the left to proceed to all their downloadable materials!

Give your students the opportunity to explore a zoo on the other side of the country! Click through videos, images and information that gives you the feeling that you are really there! Have fun and learn a little bit about all the animals that call the zoo home.

Check out this winter ecology resource from the National Environmental Education Federation (NEEF). Studying winter ecology allows your students to understand the interrelationships between living things and their winter environment. This colder season opens up endless possibilities to discuss everything from temperature and atmosphere to hibernation and migration.