Encyclopedia of Life Biodiversity Cards
The Encyclopedia of Life is a biodiversity resource that collects and shares information about living things on earth from microorganisms, invertebrates, and trees. When you share …
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12 Videos to Help Us Understand Climate Change
Videos are a great way to introduce some of the complex topics associated with climate change. Check out these 12 videos to spark discussion with your middle or high school students.
Southeastern Forests and Climate Change Activity 8 – Counting Carbon
Students measure trees near their school and calculate the amount of carbon stored in individual trees. Students compare the carbon sequestration potential for land-use types …
Southeastern Forests and Climate Change Activity 6 – Mapping Seed Sources
Students use growth data from loblolly pine forests to identify genetically different populations and project where trees with certain characteristics are likely to thrive in …
Teaching with i-Tree Activity 2 – Tree Value
Students participate in a field study as they identify, measure, and assess the health of trees. They calculate the dollar value and ecosystem services of …
Teaching with i-Tree Activity 1 – Tree Benefits and Identification
Students become aware of the many products we obtain from trees, how we all depend on trees in our daily lives, and the value that …
Wishtree
Wishtree tackles tough topics with scientific facts, all told from the perspective of a generations-old red oak tree. It is best suited for middle grade readers who are growing out of illustrated narrative and into more complex subject matter.
Back to School: Advice from a Pencil
Inspire your students from Day One with advice like “Take Note of What’s Important”, “Set Your Sights High” or “Stay Balanced and Lean into Life’s Curves.”
Advice from Your True Nature
To celebrate our partnership, Your True Nature is offering a 30% discount on all Advice items for members of the PLT community AND an additional 10% of all purchases will be donated to PLT.
Outdoor Science Games for Elementary and Middle School Students
These science games are an interactive way to get students learning outdoors. There’s so much to learn from going out and observing nature!