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The cover of David Sobel's book: "Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators."

Design Principles for Outdoor Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published

A new edition of a classic book on outdoor learning guides educators on creating lessons that harness students’ natural love of nature.

Earth Day

Best Free Earth Day Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated

These free Earth Day lessons and activities will help teachers explore this crucial subject with K-12 students in an engaging, age-appropriate way

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Using the U.S. National Parks to Support STEM Learning

By Ray Bendici published

Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S. National Park System

Red Rocks vista

Ansel Adams

By TL Editors published

Ansel Adams, famous for his black and white nature photography, was born February 29, 1902.

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Sheppard Software: All About Rabbits

By TL Editors published

Let’s study “real rabbits” with this in-depth resource about rabbits.

Two boys lying on grass explore nature with a magnifying glass.

Science App Offers Hands-on Freshwater Learning

By TL Editors published

DIY Lake Science offers watershed-related activities and info for elementary and middle school students via three sections: activities, video clips, and an “Under the Lake” simulation.

A large tortoise walks on white surface.

Smithsonian's National Zoo

By TL Editors published

See real-time zoo habitats 24 hours a day.

Tree grows out of an open book

Teach Biology, Ecology and More With ARKive's Vast Digital Library

By TL Editors published

ARKive is a digital library that contains more than 100,000 high-quality videos and photographs of the world's animals, plants, and fungi.

Polar bear lounges on glacier

Polar Bears International: The Bear Facts

By TL Editors published

International Polar Bear Day is February 27th.

Illustration of blue cloud with opposing blue and white arrows

The Curious Growth of a Snow Crystal

By TL Editors published

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