Did You Notice?
Students observe differences over time to learn that change in the environment can occur quickly, slowly, or not at all.
Data Collection & Interpretation
Bursting Buds
In early spring, many trees sprout bright green leaves. Where do the leaves come from? How do they form? Students investigate these questions by observing tree buds throughout the year.
Birds and Bugs
Camouflage is an essential survival strategy in the natural world. Students discover the value of protective coloration as they pretend to be birds in search of colored bugs.
Backyard Naturalist
Every organism needs food, water, shelter, and space. A place that meets all these needs is called a habitat. Students will explore a nearby habitat—their backyard, schoolyard, or other outdoor setting—to look for signs of animals living there.
Learn About Forests: Nature’s Skyscrapers
This Learn About Forest activity is perfect for forest sector professionals leading educational events, career days, or field visits with youth. Using simple tools, learners calculate the height of a tree and find out why foresters measure trees.
Discover Diversity
Students imagine that they are visitors from outer space, viewing life on Earth for the first time. By describing in minute detail all the life they find in a small plot of land, they will become more aware of the diversity and abundance of life.
The Closer You Look
Even though students may be very familiar with trees, they may not have thought much about the actual structure of a tree. In this activity, your students will go outdoors or view pictures to take a closer look at trees and their parts.
Peppermint Beetle
Students explore their sense of smell and discover why smell is important to animals, including beetles and humans.
Forest in the City
The trees in our communities provide many benefits: they improve air quality, store carbon, and conserve energy.
Environmental Health for All
Everyone has an equal right to a healthy environment—but does everyone have a healthy environment?