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Scientists can’t be everywhere, so kids from all over can record data and send it in.Heidi, grade 7

Participatory science is important! It’s a partnership between the public and professional scientists that can help answer questions scientists couldn’t answer on their…

Owl pellet dissections are a very common hands-on activity in classrooms, but even if you’ve done them before, you might have some questions. Here are some teaching tips to help you dive into owl pellets.

Dissecting an owl pellet is a great way to learn about the different ecological roles organisms play in their environment. Our all inclusive kit challenges students to think critically about these ecological roles and to make evidence-based predictions.

By Barbara Jacobs-Smith, K-12 Education Team Resident Teacher Advisor
This blog is the first in our series on Outdoor Education.

As teachers and leaders of young people, I think we have an obligation to take children outside to learn whenever it’s practical…

Lincoln Elementary School in Madison, WI, hopes to strengthen local communities and foster pride by providing their families, students, and teachers with access to outdoor learning activities.

The free course to the public provides the necessary background information for any educator interested in using eBird. To support this course, we’ve developed an eBird Essentials for Educators handout. Teacher-tested, we’ve laid out some of the best activities and…

Join Caroline in habitat exploration in your own neighborhood with these excellent student activities. Get to know your local habitat!

The On Gull Beach – Teacher’s Guide features a variety of activities that target national science, English, mathematics, and art education standards for grades PreK-2.

Pair the On Duck Pond book with a free downloadable guide that both meets NGSS and engages students. Supplemental resources include engaging videos, images and much more.