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Latrece Johnson
on June 15, 2020

Latrece Johnson on how environmental education is all about community

Educator Highlights

“Environmental education is a community thing for me. I tell my students all the time, if you put litter on the ground, it’s more than just the litter now.” Read More

#BlackBirdersWeek
on July 10, 2020

Race, Equity, and Education: Resources and Readings

Resources . Science

We’ve compiled a few resources here, with topics ranging from centering equity within an organization to addressing systemic racism at a personal and institutional level. Read More

Ms. Mallory
on July 7, 2020

Mallory Lindsay on creating “sparks of curiosity”

Educator Highlights

We’re excited to feature Mallory Lindsay, a wildlife educator, and science communicator. Mallory is also known for her live nature classes and the dynamic way that she engages her audience of all ages. Read More

Slime Mold
on May 22, 2020

9 Secret Facts About Slime Molds

Science

What can communicate without a brain, move without legs, and are real-life “Transformers?” Slime molds! Here’s nine little-known facts about them. Read More

Erin Ranney Photographing Sea Lions
on May 14, 2020

Erin Ranney on wildlife filming and how animals don’t follow script

Educator Highlights . Exploration

In our Educator Highlights, we go behind-the-scenes with educators who inspire us. We’re kicking off this series with an interview with wildlife camerawoman Erin Ranney, whose education and conservation efforts in Alaska and Washington State stopped us in our tracks. Read More

Field Press with Flowers and Leaves
on April 28, 2020

Plant Pressing: 3 Tips for Success

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

Plant pressing is a simple and easy way to notice details and beauty in the natural world. It’s also a great way to record local biodiversity and appreciate the seasonality of a place. Not sure where to start? This article will cover the basics of plant pressing and also offer three tips from “the pros.” Read More

Fishprinting Demo
on April 10, 2020

7 Educational Crafts To Do on Your Patio

Art for Kids . Exploration

The ideas here range from nature art to science to theatre and cover a range of ages for the whole family. Read More

journaling activities for kids
on March 21, 2020

Need “at-Home” Ideas? 5 Activities for Kids

Art for Kids . Exploration

In the meantime, here are five activities for kids. We’ll provide more ideas during the coming days and weeks. Our team wants to support you, in whatever little ways we can. Read More

Antelope Canyon
on March 3, 2020

Climate Change News: 3 Tools for Coping

Environmental News . Opinion

What are your tools for coping with the news around climate change? If you don’t have any tools or you want more, this article is for you. Read More

poetry journal
on February 19, 2020

STEM Series: Discovering Math in Poetry

STEM and NGSS

Math exists throughout poetry. Separating the two would be like removing oxygen from air. Oxygen might be invisible to the human eye, but it is an essential part of our existence—even when we do not see it.

In this article, we will focus on how to start recognizing math in poetry, as well as how to explore math and poetry together. Read More

Seashell with Fibonacci Sequence
on February 17, 2020

STEM Series: Discovering Math in Nature

Science . STEM and NGSS

The spiral has a mathematic background: it follows a sequence of numbers, known today as the Fibonacci sequence. This spiral appears everywhere in nature—as well as in human design.

Once introduced to this spiral pattern in nature, you may start noticing it everywhere. This kit is a powerful way to increase observation skills and apply math to “real-world” phenomena

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Math in Nature
on February 11, 2020

Top 3 Benefits of STEM Education

STEM and NGSS

STEM is more than a clever acronym. It is a way of thinking and learning—and offering education to students that is more engaging and relevant to their lives.

Whether you’re familiar with STEM concepts or it is new for you, there is a lot to benefit from adding STEM to your teaching tool kit. You can scroll down for the top three benefits of STEM if you’re already familiar with the concepts.

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Chalkboard with text
on February 2, 2020

New Educational Tools: Our Blog Revamp!

Teaching Demo

We are excited to begin this journey, and invite you to come along with us and spread the word.

Starting this month, you will see new educational videos on YouTube and new articles published on our blog. Our videos will range from topics like “science for kids” and “how to start a nature journal,” to more detailed videos showing how to use our most […] Read More

Opaleye Fish Replica
on November 8, 2019

Complete Guide to Fish Printing [Gyotaku Demonstrated]

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

In addition to being fun, fish printing is a perfect way to combine science, art, mathematics, reading, and writing. Students can discuss diversity and anatomy, create beautiful art prints, math ratios measuring fins or counting fin rays, or reading and writing stories or poems about fish. Read More

Salmon Fish Printing Replica
on June 22, 2018

Fish Printing Demonstration Video

Art for Kids . Science

Here’s a video we have on fish printing – newer video coming soon! Read More

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