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.
Educator Tips
Experiences to Help High School Students Become Scientists
“In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we have been taught.” – Environmentalist, Baba Dioum, in a speech to the general assembly of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (New Delhi, India. 1968). I love the outdoors, always have… Read more »
Activities for Girl Scout Badges and Journeys
Scout troop leaders and volunteers, and those who provide scout programs at nature centers, parks, and community recreation facilities, can quickly identify Project Learning Tree activities that meet the requirements for Girl Scout Badges and Journeys for each level. Girl Scouts of the USA is a leadership development organization for girls, with 3.2 million girl… Read more »
Nature Journaling Ideas
Discover how experiential learning across all subjects can be achieved by encouraging your students to use a nature journal.
Activity Ideas for a Recycling Center Tour
We All Need Trees, Even Recycling Centers By Liz Swafford in Educator Tips & Stories A recycling center in Georgia organizes tours for teachers and students, as well as demonstrations of environmental education activities like “We All Need Trees” from Project Learning Tree. This activity shows just how many products are made from trees. It’s… Read more »
There’s an App for That
Whether we are shopping at the grocery store, beginning a new exercise regimen, or looking at the night sky, there’s no doubt mobile applications provide assistance with everyday activities. In fact, when family or friends observe us engaging in some routine but seemingly archaic activity without technological assistance, we are often informed “there’s an app… Read more »
Words to Live By – A Tribute to Wangari Maathai
Kenyan environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Incorporate her story into this PLT activity.
Lesson Plans to Support Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Download these six Project Learning Tree activities to support “teachable moments” related to this classic children’s book and film.
Students Across the Country Exchange Forests
A foundation of PLT’s broad-based curriculum is support and enrichment of a variety of teaching and learning opportunities for teachers and students alike. PLT activities are well known for being multi-disciplinary. The activities themselves, and their suggestions for enhancement, incorporate multiple subject areas. A prime example is PLT’s “Environmental Exchange Box” Activity, which can be… Read more »
Top Ten Tips for Teaching Outside – Middle and High School
There are lots of reasons to learn outside. If you are thinking about trying out teaching in the outdoors, check out these tips.