Top 10 Benefits of Environmental Education
Enthusiasm for learning. Empowered to make a difference. Improved health and academic performance. Just some of the benefits of EE for youth, educators, schools, communities.
Elementary (3-5)
What Makes Trees So Colorful in the Fall?
Visible and invisible changes happen in leaves this season. Explore these changes and how to use a classic PLT activity to teach about fall colors.
Triple Green Status and Still Going Forward
“Kids can always make a difference in society” exclaimed a student from this exceptional green school in Alabama. Learn how teachers are inspiring their students.
Nature Recycles, How About You?
Use this book with grades K-5 to explore how animals in different habitats use recycled material to build homes, protect themselves, and nourish their bodies.
STEM: Pass the Plants, Please
Show your students how many of their favorite foods come from plants and engage them in real-world STEM learning.
Nature Journaling Ideas
Discover how experiential learning across all subjects can be achieved by encouraging your students to use a nature journal.
Energy: Reading for Grades 3-5
A collection of children’s books about energy for grades 3-5.
Outstanding Educator
Lynn Kochiss
Lynn is a third grade teacher at Woodside Intermediate School in Cromwell, Connecticut, who promotes environmental activities and sustainability at her school.
Outstanding Educator
Netosh Jones
Netosh Jones is a third grade teacher in Washington, DC, who works to create school gardens and promote environmental service.
Outstanding Educator
Rebecca Wolfson
Rebecca Wolfson is a music teacher at Florida Virtual School in Orlando who advocates for sustainability at schools and leads many local service initiatives.