Environmental Education : Lesson Plans
A guide on how to teach students about the environment, climate change, and sustainability.
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Standards
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NSTA Position StatementDeclarations for environmental education programs from the National Science Teaching Association
Lesson Plan Websites for Environmental Education
Here are some useful websites for planning environmental education lessons.
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EPA Environmental Education ResourcesThis website provides K-12 students and educators with access to quality homework resources, lesson plans and project ideas for learning and teaching about the environment.
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NWF Lesson Plans and WebinarsResources from the National Wildlife Federation
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NEEF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCESResources from the National Environmental Education Foundation
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Climate and Energy Resource CollectionA high-quality and rigorously reviewed collection of climate and energy educational resources aligned with the Climate Literacy and the Energy Literacy frameworks, and the Next Generation Science Standards. Scientists and educators ensure scientific accuracy, pedagogic effectiveness, and classroom readiness for each resource.
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NCSE Climate Change Lesson PlansClimate Change Lesson Plans from the National Center for Science Education. Also includes additional reading materials and webinars.
Content-related Websites
Web resources for your classroom or for your own information.
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Exploratorium Environmental Science VideosThe Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception. Explore our vast collection of online experiences to feed your curiosity and education resources supporting online teaching and learning.
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Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the PlanetPublished by NASA
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U.S. Global Change Research ProgramIncludes information, resources, and reports related to climate change. Supported by 13 U.S. Departments and Agencies.
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Cyberchase Environmental Videos and ActivitiesCyberchase is back with all new episodes and adventures combining math and the environment. Learners can tag along with the CyberSquad and boost their STEM skills on important topics like pollinators, deforestation, and watersheds with accompanying resources.
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Science ExplorerThe topical directory below provides an alternate way to browse USGS science programs and activities. Explore within each topic by data, news, images, video, social media, and much more.
