Science

Incorporate environmental themes and data into science classes to show students the applicability of science in everyday life. Use news stories to connect global issues to your local environment, assess the health of a local stream, or perform an audit of your school’s energy consumption and recommend improvements. Use the search function to the right to explore other ways to incorporate environmental themes into science lessons.

Montgomery School's PEAS

In 2008, David Kline, a 4-6th grade science teacher in Chester Springs, Pa., was awarded a two year grant to develop and pilot an environmental education curriculum at Montgomery School. Programs for Environmental Awareness and Sustainability (PEAS) were the result.

The Peggy Notebaert Museum Celebrates EE Week 2011

To celebrate the kick-off of National Environmental Education Week 2011 and the annual theme: Ocean Connections, the Peggy Notebaert Museum in Chicago, Ill.

Wisconsin Students Engage in STEM Learning Through Interactive Environmental Resources

The mission of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center is to "...teach the student to see the land, understand what he sees, and enjoy what he understands," in the spirit of famed Wisconsin conservationist, Aldo Leopold.

Maryland Students Use Science and Technology to Inventory Local Frogs

Calvert County Public Schools located in southern Maryland is launching a new seventh grade STEM initiative in each of the middle schools.

City2 Sea California High School Students Excited About Marine Science

The mission of City2 Sea is to educate and expand young inspired minds from the inner-city through hands-on marine science, ocean experiments and environmental awareness.

EarthKAM Engages Students in STEM

Since 1998, educators around the world have participated in EarthKAM missions to engage students in STEM learning. Initiated by Dr.

Exploravision

The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision is a fun science competition that encourages students of all grade levels to imagine what technology might be like in the future. All it takes is a teacher sponsor like you to get your students excited and fuel their excitement for learning. ExploraVision is a science competition that encourages teachers to make science a part of their curriculum.

Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS)

The Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS) web site, developed by the University of Rhode Island's Office of Marine Programs in partnership with Marine Acoustics, Inc. of Middletown, RI, will provide an introduction to the science and uses of Sound in the Sea. The site provides classroom and educator resources for teachers, as well as resources for students and the media.

Water on the Web

Water on the Web (WOW) helps college and high school students understand and solve real-world environmental problems using advanced technology. WOW is a complete package containing two sets of curricula, data from many lakes and rivers nationwide, extensive online primers, data interpretation and Geographic Information System Tools, and additional supporting materials.

Ocean Guardian Classroom

NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries is offering classrooms throughout the United States the opportunity to be involved in an exciting and innovative educational program. The Ocean Guardian Classroom is an action-based program for classrooms related to the conservation of local watersheds, the world's ocean and special ocean areas, like marine sanctuaries. The program provides classrooms with activities and other opportunities to become involved in projects in their local community. Registration is required, but it is free.

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