Lesson Plan

Online Climate Change Academy

WOURLD Climate Education

Our World is an online climate education platform that provides free, solutions-first climate change lessons to middle school students, with the goal of connecting them to their personal impact and empowering them to develop and implement climate solution projects in their own communities.

Saving the Southern Resident Killer Whales - Project-Based Learning Unit

NOAA Fisheries

This project-based learning (PBL) unit for middle schoolers helps students understand the cultural, economic, and ecological importance of Southern Resident killer whales.

Grassland Ecosystems at Freshkills Park

Freshkills Park Alliance

This 5-lesson series is the first-ever curriculum about grassland ecosystems in New YorkCity, with materials for K-8.

The Anatomy, Life Cycle, and Habitat of Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes. They're...not so fun in the outdoors. But Prevent & Protect's lesson plans bring the fun in the classroom indoors! Share with your elementary, middle, or high school students about a mosquito's anatomy and life cycle, as well as crucial ways to avoid the spread of mosquito-borne illinesses.

Winston's Wish supports bereaved children, young people, their families and the professionals who support them. This simple hands-on activity looks to insects as a model for to explain the concept of death to young children.

Forest Literacy Framework (Guide)

Perfectly in time for National Forest Week, Project Learning Tree’s new Forest Literacy Framework translates the complex language of forests, trees, forest practices, and sustainable forest management into concepts that everyone should know by the time they graduate from high school.

Activity project offers new compelling short films and curriculum, empowering your students to consciously shape our shared future. Applicable from fifth grade through college, this engaging material is versatile and can be used virtually or in the classroom.

Kat Kid Adventure Post Eco Magazine

A digital 8-pager packed with eco-infotainment to open the eyes and broaden the minds of kids, parents and teachers too.

Teaching Outside: 20 Quick & Easy Outdoor Education Activities for Children

Nature Natalie

Learn to teach outside even if you’re not outdoorsy!

This eBook is written for teachers, parents, caregivers, and mentors who understand the value and importance of having their children spend time in nature but may not have the time, resources, or ability to dedicate a regular part of their schedule to outdoor education. No matter how much time you have or advanced preparation you’ve done, there are things you can do with your students outside that are fun, educational, and worthwhile.

Nature Immersion Year-Long Curriculum

Nature Natalie

This full year lesson plan bundle contains 20 nature-based lesson plans following forest school and outdoor education models. It is inspired by Jon Young's Coyote Mentoring and the natural cycle of learning. These 20 lessons equip teachers and mentors to instill in their students strategies such as mapping, birding, mindfulness, awareness, animal tracking, journaling, and curiosity.