Resources for Lessons

STEM: Every Drop Counts

Help students cut back on water waste using these Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math applications.

trouts are made of trees children's book

Trout Are Made Of Trees

In this book for grades K-2, join three young children and their Dad as they observe life in and around a stream.

the gardener children's book

The Gardener

Use this children’s book to compare and contrast rural and urban America as Lydia travels to a new city with a suitcase full of seeds.

STEM: Bursting Buds

Spring is here! Flowers are beginning to bloom and new leaves are growing on the trees. Have your students take a closer look at trees to identify where leaves come from and how changing conditions affect leaf growth.

there's a babirusa in my bathtub children's reading book

There’s a Babirusa In My Bathtub!

This children’s book for grades 2-5 introduces 13 exotic animals using a variety of witty, lively poems that makes learning about these unsung animals fun and exciting.

STEM: Adopt a Tree

Encourage a greater understanding of your local environment and a tree’s place in it using this STEM focused activity.

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Why Teach Outside in Winter?

Teaching outside year-round is a rewarding experience for students of all ages. Teachers in Maine share how to make winter outdoor learning safe and fun.

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.