Sharing Your Family’s Water Stories

Sharing Your Family’s Water Stories

What was tried in the classroom? As a part of an introduction lesson to a unit on the changes to Earth’s systems focusing on climate change, I had students ask their families at home what stories they had that revolved around water related events such as...
Snowpack Impact activities essays and projects

Snowpack Impact activities essays and projects

What was tried in the classroom? I tried activities. 8th grade lead activities. Global perspective projects and ELA essay support and student lead research. 8th grades taught multiple grade levels and presented in from of 5th grade regarding water quality and...
Establishing a Relationship With Nature

Establishing a Relationship With Nature

What was tried in the classroom? I work in early education, so exposure to nature and exploring the sensory aspects of it were priority. We took the babies outside as often as possible, those who were unable to sit and look were held went on a little nature adventure....
Living Things are Plants, Animals, and People

Living Things are Plants, Animals, and People

What was tried in the classroom? We began our learning by exploring the different types of living things and understanding that a natural part of the life cycle is that all living things eventually die. We then learned about the importance of reproduction for both...
Animal Ecosystems and How to Help

Animal Ecosystems and How to Help

What was tried in the classroom? This was so fun! My students worked really hard on their All About Animals Reports. They each chose an animal to research and learn more about. They then wrote a report about the animals. Since I was taking part in the Climate Emotions...
Making a Birds Nest From Items on the Playground

Making a Birds Nest From Items on the Playground

What was tried in the classroom? Part of our science learning was an inquiry about why do birds lay their eggs in the spring. Students shared talked with each other and shared their ideas as to why. Then we talked about what they use to build their nests. I had them...
A Day of Discovery: Outdoor Learning at Coulee City

A Day of Discovery: Outdoor Learning at Coulee City

On a bright spring morning, the Coulee City Campground buzzed with excitement as students from Coulee City Elementary and Almira Elementary gathered for a one-day outdoor learning event. From kindergarteners to fifth graders, kids were eager to spend the day outside...
Walking the Green Trail

Walking the Green Trail

WALKING THE GREEN TRAIL EMPOWERING LATINE COMMUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ACTION Overview As part of the Community Education in Action program, Nosotros En Naturaleza (NEN) received a mini-grant and mentorship to support their efforts in creating a...