Resource Library

Where in the U.S. Would You Want to Live?

Students use National Geographic's MapMaker Interactive tool to examine the diverse terrain of the United States, and think about which places would be most suitable to live in. They then compare this physical map with a map of population, and explore reasons why people live where they do.

Introduction to Latitude and Longitude

In this National Geographic Xpeditions lesson, K-2 students learn an overview of latitude and longitude. They also explore the variations in temperature and conditions at different latitudes.

Keystone Species in Shark Bay

In this activity by National Geographic Education, students create a food web using photos and facts about Australia's Shark Bay. National Geographic's MapMaker Interactive tool is used to show a map and images of the bay. Then, students will identify the keystone species in the ecosystem.

Project Noah

Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere. Students can incorporate a mission to document local plants and animals into their garden or schoolyard projects.

Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning: Using the Outdoors as an Instructional Tool

Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning shows how the school grounds can become an enriching extension of the classroom, providing educators with practical suggestions and teacher-tested activities for using the most powerful audio-visual tool available: the outdoors.

Greening School Grounds: Creating Habitats for Learning

In this popular anthology from Green Teacher magazine, readers will find step-by-step instructions for numerous schoolyard projects, along with ideas for enhancing learning by addressing the diverse needs of students.

Math in the Garden

This engaging curriculum uses a mathematical lens to take children on an education-filled exploration of the garden. Dozens of hands-on activities hone math skills and promote inquiry, language arts and nutrition. Appropriate for grades K-8.

Journey North

Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change by allowing K-12 students to share field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of insects, birds and mammals as well as natural events. The website offers migration maps, pictures, lesson plans, activities and information to help students make local observations and fit them into a global context.

The Lost Ladybug Project

The Lost Ladybug Project is an effort to monitor ladybug species distribution across North America. The Lost Ladybug Project has developed a number of educational materials, including basic biology and identification information, lesson plans, games a coloring book and song. Students can also participate in the data collection by uploading photos of ladybugs online and documenting time, date and location.

Project BudBurst

Project BudBurst is a network of people across the United States who monitor plants as the seasons change; a national field campaign designed to engage the public in the collection of important ecological data. The website provides educational resources including classroom activities and guide for elementary, middle and high school teachers on how to engage their students in the data collection process.

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