Sustainable forest management and conservation are critical to the health of forest ecosystems, especially when forests are home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. This Wildlife Conservation Day, take time to explore the benefits of keeping forests healthy.
Did you know that forests contain the world’s largest reservoir of plant and animal species on land, serving as home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity? Pretty incredible. That’s just one of the many reasons we love forests! Let’s celebrate the variety of trees, other plants, fungi and countless animals, from bears to beetles, that contribute to our biodiverse planet.
Summer break allows educators to recharge and reflect. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is important for students’ growth—nature-based education, like PLT activities, fosters SEL by promoting collaboration, self-expression, and emotional connection to nature. Explore ways you can incorporate SEL into your classroom this school year!
Explore PLT resources to help you teach students about the environment, whether you’re new to teaching or looking for new environmental education resources to explore! PLT provides easy-to-teach, hands-on activities suitable for various settings, and a range of resources to support and mentor new educators.
Combine lessons from these two resources to stimulate higher level thinking in your students and spark discussions about the value of trees where you live.
Teaching outside year-round is a rewarding experience for students of all ages. Teachers in Maine share how to make winter outdoor learning safe and fun.
Try these teaching ideas to provide students with different learning styles and abilities multiple avenues to acquire and process content.
