Hands-On Activities for Introducing Ecosystems to Elementary Students
To really understand how interconnected all life forms in an ecosystem are, it helps to experience those webs first-hand, inside and outside the classroom.
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Core Principles of Garden-Based Education E-Book
The Teaching in Nature’s Classroom: Core Principles of Garden-Based Education e-book highlights 15 principles and best practices for successful garden-based education programs. Use this guide …
Q&A’s About the Transfer of PLT to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
On July 15, 2017, Project Learning Tree was transferred from the American Forest Foundation (AFF) to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI). Why are SFI …
10 Tips from a Student for a High Performing Green School
As the leader of the Green Team at my high school, I’m proud of the collaborative efforts of over 100 students, the principal, and volunteers.
PLT’s New Online Units for Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8
Designed to be easy for teachers to access and use, these self-contained units of instruction are fully online.
Pollinators: Why They’re Important and How Schools Can Help
It’s critical we teach students about the role of pollinators. See how students of all ages can put their knowledge into practice and support pollinators.
Help Your School System Access Federal Funding to Incorporate Environmental Education
There is historic new federal funding available for environmental education through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Invite your school superintendent to learn how to apply for this funding and why.
Teaching Materials for Elementary and Middle
Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide PLT’s new flagship curriculum Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to …
Teaching Materials for Early Childhood
NEW! Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children includes 12 activities and …
About the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Inc. (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the future of our forests …