Educators
Bringing conservation into the classroom
Incorporating conservation into your curriculum helps students develop a deeper connection to nature and an understanding of sustainability. From hands-on workshops to field experiences, conservation districts provide educators with tools and support to engage students in real-world environmental challenges. Whether you’re looking for lesson plans, guest speakers, or outdoor learning opportunities, there are many ways to bring conservation to life.
How Conservation Districts Can Support Educators:
- Provide classroom presentations on soil health, water conservation, and habitat restoration.
- Organize field trips to local farms, wetlands, or restoration sites.
- Supply educational materials and activity guides for hands-on learning.
- Offer professional development workshops on environmental education.
Explore Conservation Resources
This national initiative aims to enhance agricultural literacy among students by providing educators with resources and lesson plans that integrate agricultural concepts into various subjects.
The Burke Museum provides an overview of our diverse amphibians and reptiles in Washington state, including 25 species of amphibians and 28 reptile species, such as salamanders, frogs, snakes, and turtles. This resource offers tips for identification, as well as insights into their habits, distribution, and conservation needs.
A series of stories, films, and photo essays that explore the human impacts of climate change around the world.
Provides educators with materials to teach about climate change and evolution, emphasizing scientific understanding.
Offers lessons and articles to help educators teach about the intersections of climate change and social justice.
An interactive game by PBS Kids that teaches children about engineering and flood prevention through problem-solving challenges.
An interactive platform by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that educates children about the importance of water conservation through games, activities, and tips.
Hosted by the American Geosciences Institute, this site provides educational materials and activities to promote understanding of earth sciences.
An educational program designed to teach children about marine ecosystems and the importance of ocean conservation.
This resource offers K-12 educators a variety of soil science materials, including lesson plans, activities, and free classroom items like posters and activity booklets. It also provides access to the book "Know Soil, Know Life" for high school and introductory college students, aiming to deepen understanding of soil's role in the environment.
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