Five-Minute Film Festival: Water, Water Everywhere
How do you teach your students about water? Here's a list of videos to make learning about environmental issues, water conservation, and the biology of water fun. Today is World Water Day. There are...
View ArticleFive-Minute Film Festival: Teaching in a Winter Wonderland
For the coldest and shortest month, VideoAmy has pulled together a collection of great videos for winter-themed lessons across all disciplines. Ahhhh, February. The shortest, bleakest, and often...
View ArticleEarth Day 2013: Lesson Plans, Reading Lists and Classroom Ideas
Earth Day 2013 is April 22. To help teachers incorporate Earth Day into the classroom, blogger Matt Davis has compiled and curated some of the best classroom resources from around the Web. Earth Day...
View ArticleTeaching and the Environmental Crisis: Resources and Models
Edutopia blogger Mark Phillips looks at the resources and models available for engaging students in meaningful lessons about a wide range of environmental crises....
View ArticleEnvironmental Education Through Environmental Action
Explorer, social entrepreneur and environmental advocate Philippe Cousteau suggests that, with young people already aware of the environmental crisis, the next step is youth-driven environmental...
View Article5 Steps to a Greener School
Deborah Moore, co-founder of Green Schools Initiative, offers eco-friendly suggestions and resources for a greener, healthier back-to-school....
View ArticleUpcycle Night: A Middle School PBL Project
Guest blogger Aaron Kaio shares his students' adventure in upcycling as he details a project that started with trash and recycling, and elevated to a community crafting event....
View ArticleFor Earth Day and Beyond: Focus on Environmental Action Projects
Edutopia Suzie Boss shares exciting projects to teach students about Earth Day and how to care for the environment. With Earth Day 2014 coming up on April 22, many schools are making plans for one-day...
View ArticleOutdoor Mindfulness Exercises for Earth Day
Guest blogger Patrick Cook Deegan, a mindfulness mentor and consultant, teaches students about Earth Day by bringing them outside and engaging their senses. He shares six easy steps to help your class...
View ArticleHow to Grow an Engaging Learning Environment
As the school garden movement continues to grow, Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss suggests it's worth taking a closer look at the strategies that are yielding positive results. At Holiday Heights...
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