PLT Awards 20 GreenWorks! Grants for Service-Learning Projects
Students across the country will “learn by doing” through a variety of projects they help design and implement to conserve and improve the environment.
Elementary (3-5)
13 Inspiring Examples of Young Environmentalists Making a Difference
Young students don’t need to wait until they’re older to make a difference. Here are 13 inspiring stories that show what’s possible when young environmentalists take action.
STEM: Tree Lifecycle
Engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as they learn about a tree’s lifecycle.
Tips for Creating an Outdoor Classroom
As the pandemic has disrupted countless traditional learning environments, many have begun to move classes outdoors. But as Project Learning Tree educators know all-too-well, taking lessons outdoors offers many more benefits than just germ control!
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.
STEM: Poet-Tree
Engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through the power of the written word. Try these enrichments for Project Learning Tree’s Poet-Tree activity.
21 Endangered Species Art Project Ideas for Elementary Kids
There are tens of thousands of known threatened species. It’s critical to teach our children about endangered species because if we don’t know about the problem, we can’t take steps to find solutions.
PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide
A popular resource for educators of elementary and middle school students, PLT’s PreK-8 guide contains 96 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities, with emphasis on science, reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies.
Family Activity: Have Seeds, Will Travel
Observe, collect, and classify plant seeds.