November 19, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | EE Resource
Ag Across America is an online geography game for grades 3-5. With this game, students will learn more about how farms provide our food, fiber, and energy. The game guides students through a series of video and trivia questions about farms across the U.S. When you answer correctly, players collect items to have on their own… Read more »
November 19, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | EE Resource
Generate: The Game of Energy Choices is a board game from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that teaches students about the costs and benefits of the energy choices we make; what happens if the mix of energy sources changes in the future; and what energy choices mean for our climate, air, water, and overall environmental quality.… Read more »
November 19, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | EE Resource
Based on the PBS animated digital series The Ruff Ruffman Show, this app helps students discover the “stuff ” their world is made of. The Photo Stuff with Ruff app can be used in the classroom as part of lessons exploring materials science. In this camera-based experience, students will learn about science by exploring their surroundings and… Read more »
November 19, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | EE Resource
For a quick estimate of how trees in your area offset carbon emissions, reduce flood risks, and improve air quality, check out this Power of Trees tool developed by Climate Central. Choose your city from the dropdown menu to quantify the benefits of trees in terms of number of tons of CO2 equivalent removed; number of gallons… Read more »
November 19, 2018 | By Vanessa Bullwinkle | News
From Friday, Nov 23 through Monday, Nov 26 save 25% on all our e-units. Go to shop.plt.org and enter the code EUNIT2018 upon checkout to receive the discount.
November 15, 2018 | By Mark Haskell | STEM Strategy
Why do some organisms live in many environments while others are only found in very unique places? These STEM activities teach students about species diversity.
November 15, 2018 | By Tammy Brown | Educator Tips, Getting Started
These fun planter/pot activities for kids encourage artistic creativity, and many use recycled materials from around the home.
October 9, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | Recommended Reading
Small Wonders: Jean-Henri Fabre & His World of Insects Grades 3-5 Written by: Matthew Clark Smith Illustrated by: Giuliano Ferri Published by Two Lions, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1477826324 Recommended Reading Learn about a quiet village in the French countryside. Learn about a famous naturalist. Learn about the significance of observing species in their natural habitats.… Read more »
October 9, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | Educator Tips
Get inspiration from nature this Halloween with themed bookmarks, campfire advice, and lesson ideas around science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Explore Your True Nature’s Halloween collection of fun and inspirational poetry: Advice from a Spider, a Bat, an Owl, a Pumpkin, and more!
October 8, 2018 | By Project Learning Tree | EE Resource
Take your students on an upcoming Virtual Field Trip. Hosted by Discover Education, virtual field trips allow your students to immerse themselves in unique learning experiences. Explore the National Archives, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, or learn more about conservation with a “Futureland” demonstration.