Getting Kids Outside
These apps can be used in the classroom, by students alone, or shared with parents and families to encourage kids to play outside and explore the natural world around them.
Environmental Education
Making Every Day Earth Day
It’s easy to take the Earth for granted and assume that it will always be there; however, that’s not necessarily the case.
Planet School: Building a Greener World
Administrative policy may dictate how teachers deal with climate strikes. Preparing them for responding to the needs of increasingly ecologically aware students is more complicated.
Carbon Neutral: Messages of Hope
At a time when it would be easy to scare them silly, educators need to empower kids instead. They need to know that change is possible.
The Birds & The Bees: Preventing Local Extinction
Teaching students about birds and bees is crucial to their survival—and this isn’t a topic only for health class.
Learning about Butterflies
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? Your students can find out with a field trip to a butterfly conservatory where they can witness this fascinating metamorphosis.
Sustainability Apps
Here are some resources to introduce students to concepts of sustainability in easy, digestible ways, while helping them take action towards a more sustainable future.
Nature Explorers
Help students develop environmental stewardship by exploring these nature centres, all of which offer curriculum-linked programs.
Where Does Our Garbage Go?
Visiting a waste management facility can be a good opportunity to get students thinking about the amount of garbage they produce.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Here are some websites and resources to help you and your students learn more about the complex process of recycling.