Watch The Fallen Log Demonstration video (13 minutes). PLT’s The Fallen Log helps students develop skills in data collection and learn what’s living on rotting stumps and logs in their backyard. This video was developed by Laurie Haines, a PLT Facilitator in Maine.
Watch the Adopt a Tree Demonstration video (13 minutes), developed by Page Hutchinson, Virginia PLT Coordinator. PLT’s Adopt a Tree allows students to explore their adopted tree through poetry.
Watch the Forest for the Trees Demonstration video (15 minutes). PLT’s Forest for The Trees engages students in learning about different forest management practices for overall growth, survival, and sustainable outputs. This video was developed by Anita Smith, a PLT Facilitator in Maine.
Watch the Name that Tree Demonstration video (5 minutes). In PLT’s Names that Tree, students will learn more about trees through these identifying features. This video was developed by Kirsten Brazier, a PLT Facilitator in Florida.
Watch the Schoolyard Safari Demonstration video (6 minutes). In PLT’s Schoolyard Safari, students go on a safari to explore a nearby habitat – the schoolyard – while looking for signs of animals living there. This video was developed by Anita Smith, a Maine PLT Facilitator.
Watch the Tree Lifecycle Demonstration video (10 minutes). In PLT’s Tree Lifecycle students discover that trees have a lifecycle that is similar to that of other living things. This video was developed by Anita Smith, PLT Facilitator in Maine.
Watch the Sounds Around Demonstration video (15 minutes). PLT’s Sounds Around engages students to listen and learn from sounds of nature. This video was developed by Danielle Ardrey, Colorado PLT Coordinator, this step-by-step instructional video offers guiding questions and an example of a “sound map”.
If your students have an Apple or Android device and are interested in Earth Science, Earth Now is a free, 3D app that displays real-time global satellite data of the planet. Students can view carbon dioxide conditions, gravity anomalies, ozone levels over Antarctica, and more. Find more science apps to use with your students in… Read more »
Plan a virtual mini-lesson using Yellowstone National Park’s Kids and Youth section for students to learn more about America’s first national park. Through educational and enriching information, illustrations, and even sound snippets, students can explore a specific theme of the park—Geology, Hydrothermal, Wildlife, History, and Preservation. You can also guide them towards the Ask a… Read more »
Learn what makes a city park great, such as local wildlife, spaces for public enjoyment, and community activities, with this Detroit Parks Coloring Book. Use these coloring pages (available for download, print, and color) for students to explore the parks around the city of Detroit, Michigan. Then, discuss with students ways your community might conserve… Read more »