Clean Energy for Bright Futures
Students in the Green Energy Academy at Bloomfield Vocational Technical School find ways to make their school and community even greener.
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Our Environmental Journey Began with an Exchange Box
A classic PLT activity connects students in Texas and Connecticut—and a parent adds an unexpected personal connection to make the learning even more real.
Keeping Students Engaged Through “Green Teams”
Whether your school is just starting out or has had lots of experience being “green,” PLT’s GreenSchools Investigations can help move you forward.
Project Produce Garden Sparks Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Sixth grade students at Glenvar Middle School in Salem, Va., built raised beds and cooked their own food. This “Project Produce” has encouraged healthy lifestyles in the classroom and at home.
Students Across the Country Exchange Forests
A foundation of PLT’s broad-based curriculum is support and enrichment of a variety of teaching and learning opportunities for teachers and students alike. PLT activities …
A Small Project Inspires Students to Tackle Bigger Challenges
After completing a self-guided Meditation Nature Trail, high school students took on a bigger project. They created a permanent, interactive station to teach visitors about interconnectedness in nature.
Top Ten Tips for Teaching Outside – Middle and High School
There are lots of reasons to learn outside. If you are thinking about trying out teaching in the outdoors, check out these tips.
Top Ten Tips for Teaching Outside – Elementary
There are lots of reasons to learn outside. If you are thinking about trying out teaching in the outdoors, check out these tips.
Top Ten Tips for Teaching Outside – Early Childhood
There are lots of reasons to learn outside. If you are thinking about trying out teaching in the outdoors, check out these tips.
Why Teach Outside?
Nature helps children’s development–intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically. Studies show that teaching outdoors produces student gains in social studies, science, language arts and math.