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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersDon’t Trash Our Rio!Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

Fact: In 2009, workers fished 26,000 cubic yards of trash from the Albuquerque flood control system before it reached the Rio Grande. Problem: How many plastic trash bags (33 gallon size) will be needed to hold all that trash? Do some calculations and find out the answer! Activities in English and Spanish provided by Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District-https://www.ciudadswcd.org/ …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersBackyard Pollinator Scavenger HuntKindergarten, Lower Elementary

Go outside and try to find as many of the organisms as you can in your yard or other outdoor space. Lesson provided by: Desert Oasis Teaching …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersPlant BingoKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade

Take plant bingo and some coloring materials on your next walk or hike and color in plants as you find them! Activity provided by: Cottonwood Gulch …

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Families, Student and KidsSummer Opportunities for Students!Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

HERE is a list of places to visit for summer Events and Activities!   List compiled by Outdoor Learning Specialists: Therese Baca Radler and Vanessa Barela from our partner organization, The New Mexico Public Education Department   …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersBird Basics: Feather- Form, Function, and Field MarkingsThird Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

While we may credit feathers for birds’ ability to fly, they do a lot of other things too. Feathers help hide birds, or make them stand out vividly. They keep bird bodies warm and repel water. They even do some very unexpected things, like produce sound, or even help some birds hear better! **Before opening this lesson, please be aware there is a photo of an owl Learn all about feathers in this informational fact sheet provided by: Talking Talons Youth Leadership-https://www.talkingtalons.org/ …

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Educator/TeacherBosque Ed Guide: A Guide with Lessons about the Rio Grande and its EcosystemsMiddle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Lessons, resources, and activities for teachers, families, and students to learn about as they take a walk through the history of the Rio Grande. Downloadable Guide: https://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/educational-resources/sections/bosque-education-guide Supporting Fourth and Fifth Grade YouTube Lessons The Rio Bravo: Recreating the River Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWPT_IwJH80&t=426s The Rio Bravo: The Changing River (Human Impacts over Time) Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq3KVd7oc5M The New River: Forest Health and the Future of the Bosque Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCGDLpn9Iuc Information and the creation of the guide provided by the Museum of Natural History and Science, Educators, Community Members, the Rio Grande Nature Center YouTube videos and lesson attached provided by Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District and Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation …

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Families, Student and KidsBEMP Booklet of ActivitiesKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

The goal behind these lessons is to get students outside, away from screens, exploring different aspects of their local ecosystem at their own pace, in various ways. This booklet can be used as a stand-alone document or can be used as a complementary tool when teaching specific concepts. The document is bilingual, English/Spanish, to reach diverse communities of students living in New Mexico. Ages: All ages! Download and view the full version HERE This booklet is compiled by EENM’s organizational member, BEMP To learn more about the work BEMP does, visit: …

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Educator/TeacherIdeas for Outdoor Classrooms Activities to Get Yourself and Students Comfortable with Learning OutdoorsKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Building connections to engage your students, social-emotional learning support, using the environment to teach content, cross curricular ideas, engaging your community, are just a few of the benefits of outdoor learning! Here are some easy activities and mini-lessons and activities to try when you are beginning to take your lessons outdoors. It can seem a little daunting when you first get outside, but these ideas will help get you …

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Educator/TeacherLetting Go and Letting Grow- How He Began a School Garden- by Stephen WilliamsonKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Stephen Williamson, the Garden School Coordinator from Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School in Albuquerque gives teachers a quick summary of the easy steps of how he began his garden using the community, students, and other staff at the center of the planning. Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School- https://www.cottonwoodclassical.org/ Photo of students enjoying the outdoor classroom space at Cottonwood Classical Preparatory …

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Educator/TeacherResources, Curriculum and Lesson Ideas for Taking Students OutsideKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Check out this list of resources from Ag in the Classroom, Soil, and Understanding Pollinators compiled by Educators FOR Educators to take the lessons …

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Educator/TeacherTaking it Outdoors! Presentation on Getting Comfortable with Taking Students OutsideKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Wanting to learn about and understand the benefits of taking students outdoors? Educators Susan Schipull and Kate Porterfield put together a quick PDF presentation of the many benefits of taking students outside and how easy it is to start! Building connections to engage your students, social-emotional learning support, using the environment to teach content, cross-curricular ideas, engaging your community are just some benefits of going outdoors! …

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Educator/TeacherIdeas on How to Take Students Outdoors: Classroom Management and Getting Comfortable with the OutdoorsKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Here are several ideas generated from the community about ways to engage students in the outdoors while maintaining classroom management strategies for all ages.   Photo by NM Forest …

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Educator/TeacherConstructing Keyhole Gardens to Teach Agriscience and Agricultural LiteracyMiddle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

The idea of creating keyhole gardens gives students a place-based, experiential learning opportunity for all grade levels, ideas to integrate agriculture into the curriculum through lessons and activities and an opportunity to grow food!  Photo by NM Forest …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersWhy is Environmental Education Important? The Benefits and Including the Whole LearnerKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

What are some of the student outcomes when going outside? Read up on all of the many benefits and outcomes learners have from outdoor and environmental education! Student Outcomes Improved physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and wellbeing Increased social skills and self-esteem Civic and community interest, engagement, and responsibility  Academic skills including critical thinking and problem solving  Feelings of empowerment and ability to take action  Environmentally conscious behavior Knowledge gains across multiple disciplines  Motivation to learn and increased …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, FamiliesWhy Get Outdoors? Intro to Social and Emotional Learning- Video Presentation with EENM and California Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (CAEOE)Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Why focus on social-emotional learning? This presentation from California Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education highlights some of the big reasons we need to consider outdoor education’s positive benefits and student Social and Emotional Learning such as: Increased Health, Well-Being, Inclusion, Resilience, and Leadership to name a few.  This conversation highlights important positive factors of getting outdoors and places to find more tools and resources to support education outdoors.  Resource: …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersThe Berry Bunch: Student Advocacy and Creating Outdoor ClassroomsKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Robbi Berry, an elementary school teacher, a Public Education Department Instruction Coordinator, and a strong advocate for student leadership, civic engagement, and community involvement to create and grow outdoor spaces at her school site! Attached is her presentation about student legislation and advocacy for outdoor classrooms and how she received funding for her Outdoor Classroom space at Monte Vista Elementary School in Las …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersHow to Take the Teaching Outdoors: Classroom Management and Getting Comfortable with the OutdoorsKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Ever wondered how to teach the same material outdoors? Curious as to the real benefits of doing this? The APS Outdoor Learning Team has provided a few quick slides of information regarding: The Benefits of the Outdoors: Finding Resources Online and on Your Campus: including planning and guidelines for outdoor lessons, how to teach multiple subjects with outdoor objects/places, and resources to support outdoor and environmental learning What is Outdoor Learning and How it Benefits ALL Students: definitions and benefits of outdoor learning The APS Outdoor Learning Team works tirelessly to provide outdoor and environmental learning opportunities to teachers throughout the APS School District with a direct focus on the Third Grade Program at the Wildlife Sanctuary located at Los Padillas Elementary School. To learn more about the work the APS Outdoor Learning Team does, click …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersThe Benefits of Student Civic Engagement and Advocacy and Outdoor Classrooms

Are you interested in learning about student legislation, civic engagement, and how to grow outdoor classrooms at your site? Here is a youtube video conversation between EENM and Wild Friends of New Mexico- an organization that supports student involvement in legislation and conversation initiatives-especially getting students outside and learning! Learn more about the work of Wild Friends New Mexico and how you can get your students involved …

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Educator/Teacher, FamiliesLearning From LeavesKindergarten, Lower Elementary

In this first part of a study of leaves, students will learn to differentiate leaves from different plants, shrubs & trees by looking at attributes including leaf shape, edges and arrangement. Students will become familiar with these attributes as they first sort, then hunt for and draw a variety of leaves.

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Educator/TeacherWhy Outdoor Classrooms? A collection of Case StudiesKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

A PDF collection of case studies that highlight how to get outdoor classrooms started, student involvement, and the many benefits of growing and sustaining outdoor …

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Educator/TeacherOutdoor Classrooms: Community Ideas on how to get started, examples of outdoor classrooms, and sustainabilityKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Through one of EENM’s community gatherings in 2021, there was a lot of talk about what is needed to start an outdoor classroom, what are examples of outdoor classrooms, and what components are needed to sustain an outdoor classroom.  Here is a collection of jamboards that have several community members (teachers, informal educators, and parents) across the state and what they had to say about outdoor …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersNew Mexico Ag in the Classroom: Curriculum Resources, Tools, and ReferencesKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Ever Wondered what Ag in the Classroom is? Learn all about it, how it is already aligned to the standards, and how to integrate it into the curriculum! Check out some of the resources, lessons, and activities that they have! New Mexico Ag in the Classroom: …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, FamiliesCultural Responsiveness in Outdoor Learning: A video conversation by the EENM Leadership TeamKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

This video put together by the EENM Leadership Team talks about environmental education to support the whole student including- health and well-being, civic engagement, connection to nature, access to the community, and increased knowledge all while making spaces for our identities in an outdoor space. It touches on Critical Race Theory- whose stories are accounted for and how to account for all voices. It highlights how we can put students in a position of expertise to teach other students all while allowing students’ prior knowledge to be part of the curriculum for the inclusion of all …

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Educator/TeacherNew Mexico STEM Ready! Standards- Quick Start Guide-PDFKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Attached is a simple, easy-to-use start guide to the NM Stem! Ready Standards includes a link to the NGSS Screener tool, elementary, middle, and high school resources, and quick links to search topics and grade levels. PDF provided by …

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Educator/TeacherTips and Tricks about How to Use NGSSKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

New to using and understanding the New Mexico State Standards: NGSS? Here is a quick video about Unboxing the NGSS and NM STEM Ready Standards with EENM and Dr. Selena Connealy from New Mexico EPSCoR. More information about New Mexico EPSCoR: …

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Educator/TeacherAligning the Bosque Ed Guide to NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Have you used the Bosque Ed Guide to teach the curriculum, but are unsure of how to connect it to NGSS? Here’s a quick video with resources on how to do so! Have you checked out the Bosque Ed Guide yet?? Below is a link to where to find it! Good for all different grade levels! Bosque Ed Guide: …

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Educator/TeacherNGSS: Elementary, Middle, and High School ResourcesLower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Marcia Barton (EENM Leadership Team) shares lots of great resources and support for Elementary, Middle, and High school teachers on NM STEM Ready! Standards including standards-aligned curricula, resources for adapting to remote learning, and tips for seeking standards-aligned activities. Below are three short videos for each grade level group: Elementary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41qvStLmSG0 Middle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B15ZF_2l34A …

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Educator/TeacherDeveloping EE Curriculum Units Using NGSS: 6th Grade Curriculum6th Grade, Middle School

Julie Hasty, the Education Director at the Santa Fe Watershed Association created a presentation that goes over how to create EE Lessons using an NGSS Screener Tool, Aligning to NGSS, and thinking about and using the 5 Es (Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, Evaluating)  More information about the Santa Fe Watershed …

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Educator/TeacherOutdoor Learning Through and Ecological Lens- Looking at NGSS and Place Based Education InitiativesMiddle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Outdoor Learning Through an Ecological Lens- is a presentation put together by Maria Rodriguez and Ashlee Wolf- both from the Institute of Applied Ecology. They focus their curriculum and align the standards to outdoor education for Grades 6-12th. Learn all about the different ways to get students outside on and off-site while finding ways to connect NGSS at the same time. More information and resources about the Institute for Applied …

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Community LeadersCore Competitencies For EE Certification ProgramsKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

This PDF focuses on program development for EE programs, Environmental Literacy, Foundations of Environmental Education, Professional Responsibilities for EE educators, and Planning and Implementing EE in the …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersWhere to Find YOUR LOCAL EE Program Opportunities!Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

A partnership between the USDA Forest Service’s Southwestern Region, Arizona Association for Environmental Education (AAEE), and Environmental Education of New Mexico (EENM) that involves shared values of community, interdependence, and care for present and future generations led to the development of the State of Outdoor and Environmental Learning (SOEL): A Landscape Analysis of Opportunities in the Southwest. SOEL is a regional inventory of outdoor and environmental learning initiatives, curricula, and programs in the Southwestern region. SOEL includes programs, resources, and initiatives in conservation, experiential, environmental, nature-based, outdoor, and place-based learning that support the many valuable ways children can engage in the outdoors and environmental …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersNorth American Association for Environmental Education (NAEE) Guidelines for Excellence is Developing EE InitiativesKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence in EE Program Development, Workshops, trainings, guidelines and videos about adapting EE initiatives where you are! Check out their website of resources! …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersBest Practices for EE Program DevelopmentKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Looking at starting an EE Program? The main things you want to figure out FIRST are your “Need”, “Audience”, “Mission” “Evaluation” and Structure” of your program. Check out this PDF to help you answer these questions and begin creating your program! This resource was created by EENM (formally known as Environmental Association of New Mexico- …

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Educator/TeacherData Jam: Middle and High School Lessons Where Students Build a Research Project Following the Scientific MethodMiddle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Data Jam A five-part lesson where students will practice the scientific method by collecting their own data regularly over the semester, forming their own scientific questions/hypotheses, analyzing the data collected, finding trends, and graphing the results. At the end of this process, the goal is for students to come up with a creative representation of the results of their scientific project. This lesson is provided by B.E.M.P. (Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program) and is in English and Spanish http://Bemp.org This lesson is standards aligned NGSS: MS-ESS3-2; MS-ESS3-3; MS-ETS1-1; HS-LS2-2 & …

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Educator/TeacherExploring the OutdoorsKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

Exploring the Outdoors A two-part lesson where students will practice making observations about the natural world, collect data, identify trends and patterns and data, and represent data in a meaningful way through a creative project. Students will come up with a creative representation of the data they work with. Lesson provided by B.E.M.P. (Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program) http://http.bemp.org This lesson is standards aligned NGSS: K-LS1-1; K-ESS2-1, 2-LS4-1 & …

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Educator/TeacherMonthly Monitoring on Campus or at HomeLower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Monthly Monitoring on Campus (or at home) A three-part lesson where students practice ecological monitoring. This lesson can be done on campus, at home, or any other outdoor space. Students will learn that ecological monitoring can happen anywhere with minimal equipment. At the end of these lessons students will be able to connect various types of data including litterfall, arthropod biodiversity, and precipitation to the gauge the health of their ecosystem. Lesson in English and Spanish provided by B.E.M.P. (Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program) http://bemp.org This lesson is standards aligned NGSS: K-LS1-1; 2-LS2-1; 2-LS4-1; 2-ESS2-2; …

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Educator/TeacherDo Plants and Animals Need the Same Things to Survive in Nature?Kindergarten

Looking for ways to get students outside and exploring the plants and animals near your site AND learning? Here’s a great lesson and short video for students to get outside quick and easily while making important plant and animal connections! Video for the lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lNmoN1x2pc This lesson is provided by the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District: http://valenciaswcd.org This lesson is standards aligned K:LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to …

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Educator/TeacherVideo Lesson: Do Plants and Animals Need the Same Things to Survive?Kindergarten

Looking for ways to get your students outside? Here is a video that you can do with your kindergarten students to get them outside and learning about plants and animals at your school site! Written Lesson and Vocabulary Words: Kindergarten Lesson Lesson provided by Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District: http://www.valenciaswcd.org This video is standards aligned K:LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive.  …

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Educator/TeacherHabitat Diversity: Riparian vs. UplandSecond Grade

Looking for easy ways to give students placed based experiential learning opportunities to teach about different habitats and ecosystems in New Mexico? This is a short lesson that shows the difference between an upland habitat and a riparian habitat with students! Afterwards, take them outdoors and have them think about the habitat that surrounds your site! This lesson is provided by: Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District http://www.valenciaswcd.org This lesson is standards aligned 2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.  Video for …

Activity, Get Comfortable With the Outdoors, Lesson PlanHabitat Diversity, Riparian Habitat, Second Grade, Upland Habitatactivity get-comfortable-with-the-outdoors lesson-planhabitat-diversity riparian-habitat second-grade upland-habitat
Educator/TeacherVideo Lesson: Habitat Diversity- Riparian vs. UplandSecond Grade

Looking to teach students the similarities and differences between upland and riparian habitats for plants and animals AND get them outside and learning? Here is a short video lesson that students can follow along with and learn outdoors about habitats! This video is standards-aligned.  2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.  Lesson: Second Grade Lesson This lesson is provided by the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation …

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Educator/TeacherBiotic and Abiotic Lesson Plan (Lesson and Video)4th Grade, 5th Grade

How do the main parts of an ecosystem work together? This is a great lesson for fourth and fifth graders to learn about the ecosystems and the many parts of it! This lesson is provided by the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center. https://www.aps.edu/sandia-mountain-natural-history-center Lesson Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVspeMp0Wk&list=PLtObgznVgotHtgqOFcUiVZuVt-2QFl1AZ This lesson is standards aligned. 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the idea that matter that is not food (air, water, decomposed materials in soil) is changed by plants into matter that is food. Examples of systems could include organisms, ecosystems, and the Earth.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include molecular …

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Educator/TeacherEcosystems: Producers, Consumers, Decomposers (Video and Lesson)4th Grade, 5th Grade

How do the main parts of an ecosystem interact with one another? This is part two of an Ecosystems learning guide! If you missed part one you can find it here: https://www.aps.edu/sandia-mountain-natural-history-center/curriculum-activities/virtual-field-trip-lesson-plans/ecosystems-biotic-abiotic-lesson-plan This lesson is provided by the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center: https://www.aps.edu/sandia-mountain-natural-history-center Video lesson to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOMO6COIdqY&list=PLtObgznVgotHtgqOFcUiVZuVt-2QFl1AZ&index=2 This lesson is standards aligned NGSS 5-LS2  Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy & …

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Educator/TeacherFrom Ponderosa to Prickly Pear: Exploring the Native Plants of New MexicoHigh School

From Ponderosa to Prickly Pear: Exploring the Native Plants of New Mexico was release in early 2017 and was compiled by staff from our Southwest Program office in Santa Fe, NM. This high-school-level ecoregional curriculum offers a complete study of native plants in the “Land of Enchantment” state. This curriculum is compiled by the Institute for Applied Ecology: https://appliedeco.org/education/ecological-education-curricula/ This curriculum is standards-aligned. …

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Educator/TeacherMi Arroyo, Mi Tierra: Understanding Local Arroyos Near Schools6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Mi Arroyo, Mi Tierra was developed to support place-based outdoor education using local arroyos that are readily accessible to most schools. Each mini unit begins with a walk to observe different phenomena taking place in the arroyo. Through the lens of stormwater, students explore erosion, infiltration, and pollution while using hands-on activities. Students will make connections between the history of the local arroyo system, how water moving through impacts the system, best management practices, and the role arroyos have played in local cultures over time. This curriculum is provided by the Santa Fe Watershed Association: https://www.santafewatershed.org/mi-arroyo-mi-tierra/ This curriculum is …

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Educator/TeacherTaking the Lessons Outside! Outdoor Learning 101Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

The Outdoor Learning Team has put together this simple, 2 pager that details HOW to take any lesson and adapt it for the outdoors- thinking about important factors such as weather, timing, lesson content, lesson delivery, etc. Taking the lessons outdoors have never been easier with this simple set up instructions! This content is provided by the APS Outdoor Learning Team. This article tells you a little bit more about this amazing team of educators and how they are getting teachers comfortable with the …

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Educator/Teacher, FamiliesA Family Guide to the OceanKindergarten, Lower Elementary, Middle Elementary, Middle School, High School

Take a deep dive into the ocean with your learners—whether they are learning online, in-person, or in hybrid settings. Download our guide for educators and families.

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Educator/TeacherWeather, Climate, and Seasons LessonThird Grade

What is the difference between weather and climate? How do you teach your third graders to understand them while having fun tracking different weather patterns during different times of the season? Here’s a great short video lesson that gets them out and thinking about the weather and climate over time in the area that they live in! Video for the lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w4HSzyu1Bo This lesson is provided by The Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District: http://www.valenciaswcd.org This lesson is standards-aligned.  Standard: 3-ESSS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular …

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Educator/TeacherVideo Lesson: Weather, Climate, and SeasonsThird Grade

What is the difference between weather and climate? How do you teach your third graders to understand them while having fun tracking different weather patterns during different times of the season? Here’s a great short video lesson that gets them out and thinking about the weather and climate over time in the area that they live in! PDF for the lesson:  Third Grade Lesson This lesson is provided by The Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District: http://www.valenciaswcd.org This lesson is standards-aligned. Standard: 3-ESSS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersTrees are Amazing | Los árboles son increíblesKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

ALL ABOUT TREES!! This is a fun activity around Making Observations – Using words and drawings to practice this important skill, just like scientists. Available in English and Spanish. This activity has students look at different parts of a tree while learning about how each part serves an important purpose. This lesson is provided by the USDA Forest …

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FamiliesHike and Clean Up (Los Lunas)

Join Ms. Liv on Earth Day for a 2.6 loop hike trash clean in Los Lunas Hill from Huning Ranch! We will provide gloves, trash bags, pinchers, snacks & water. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 9:00 am Location: Los Lunas Hill from Huning Ranch (link in the flyer attached) This Earth Day event is provided by: …

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FamiliesNative Tree Plantings Celebration (Eastern Navajo Lands)

Join the Rio Puerco Alliance, and Ojo Encino Farmer and Rancher Committee to plant native riparian plants on Earth Day 2023! We will meet at 10 am, on Saturday, April 22, to help plant cottonwoods, willows, and riparian shrubs. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 10 am- 4 pm Location: in the eastern Navajo Nation: location found via this web link: https://goo.gl/maps/Z6aeLcNEUUtApcnRA For more information contact Rich Schrader at rich@riversource.net or Barbara Johnson at lunah3@comcast.net. This event is provided by River Source: https://riversource.net/ Flyer Below: RPA Volunteer Event …

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FamiliesCelebrating the Railyard Park (Santa Fe)

Come out and celebrate the beautiful biome that is the Railyard Park with free, family-friendly activities including Graze Days, Kids’ Nature Play, Music, Performances, and more. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 10- 2:30 pm Location: The Railyard Park: 740 Cerrillos Road, SF 87505 Event provided by: The Railyard Park Conservancy: http://railyardpark.org Earth Day 2023 Flyer Railyard Park …

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FamiliesNature Festival and Block Party-Festival de la Naturaleza y Fiesta en la Calle (Albuquerque)

Join City of Albuquerque Open Space Division for a neighborhood Nature Festival & Block Party! These completely free park pop-up events are a celebration of nature in our neighborhood. Face painting, paletas, live music, bilingual nature storytelling, nature-themed carnival performers, bosque exhibit truck, hands-on activities and games, show-n-tell with urban wild birds, Esperanza bike repair clinic (bring your bike), home resources, on-site language interpreters, and more! Date: 4/22/23 Time: 10-1 pm Location: Tower Pond Park 601 86th St SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Find out more info: www.cabq.gov/naturefest Event provided by Albuquerque Open Space …

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FamiliesSeed Festival (Albuquerque)

Discover the world of seeds, how they survive, and how they influence our lives! Date: 4/22/23 Time: 10-2 pm Location: ABQ Botanic Garden 2601 Central NW 87104 This event is provided by the ABQ Bio Park and the Rotary Club of Albuquerque: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark https://www.rotaryabq.org/ seed festival 2023 …

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FamiliesPainting Celebration! (Espanola)

Celebrate Earth Day with an artistic flair this year — join New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) staff and Santa Fe artist Barbara Meikle as she demonstrates her painting techniques with our Ambassador Animals as models. You’ll also have the chance to paint or sketch your own favorite Ambassador – art supplies provided, and bring a lunch! Date: 4/22/23 Time: 11- 2 pm Location: New Mexico Wildlife Center, 19 Wheat Street, Espanola NM 87532 This event is provided by the NMWC: https://newmexicowildlifecenter.org/ …

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FamiliesEnvironmental Justice Day Earth Day Celebration! (Albuquerque)

Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge is celebrating Environmental Justice on Earth Day! Talking Talons Youth Leadership, Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, and more will be there with activities, a surprise costume guest, several performances, workshops, live music, hikes, hay rides, and much more! See attached flier for more details. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 11-2 pm Location: Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge-7851 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 This event is provided by Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and Community Partners: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/valle-de-oro FINALENGLISH.2023.Environmental Justice Community Day pdf-3 …

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FamiliesEarth Day Festival (Los Alamos)

Join Parajito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at The Los Alamos Nature Center for a FREE, fun-filled day of entertainment, engaging activities, and delicious food. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 10-2pm Location: Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos, NM This event is provided by PEEC: https://peecnature.org/ Earth Day Los Alamos Nature Center …

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FamiliesOpen House Earth Day Celebration (Tijeras Picnic Grounds)

Earth Day coincides with Sol Forest School’s annual spring Open House. Join in on the fun with outdoor Nature Play & some Earth day inspired art activities. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 10-12:30 pm Location: East Mountains Picnic Area: Visit website for more information and how to register to attend: https://www.solforestschool.com/ This event provided by Sol Forest School: …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersActivity: Nature Journaling Learning through Observation and ConnectionLower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School

Teaching kids to journal in nature is important for several reasons. First, it can help them develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world around them. By spending time outdoors and observing their surroundings, children can learn about different species of plants and animals, as well as their habitats and ecosystems.

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Educator/TeacherActivity: Observing Human Impact in NatureMiddle Elementary

A lesson plan/activity for 4th Graders to notice and record human impact in the environment. Whitfield is a place that is set aside to restore and preserve plants, animals and other natural resources. Many different animals live year round here and several migrate through here throughout the year. Generate a list in your notebooks of reasons to care for the …

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FamiliesEarth Day Fiesta (Belen)

The theme for the fiesta is “Invest in Conservation.” On April 21st, we will have birding and nature hikes, a native plant presentation, and vendors on site. On April 22nd, we will have a live birds-of-prey presentation and many kid-centered activities to celebrate the planet! Dates: April 21st and April 22nd Time: 11-3 pm (April 21st) 11-4 (April 22nd) Location: Whitfield WCA 2424 Hwy 47, Belen, NM, 87002 This event, hike, and presentation is provided by the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District and partners: …

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Families, Student and KidsFood Waste Reduction (Albuquerque)

Students have an opportunity to do their part by diverting food from a wasted receptacle. Every clean styrofoam plate earns one dollar. Students can earn service learning hours by volunteering to help. Data collected will be presented during the Morning Assembly. Dates: April 11-28th Location: Mark Armijo Academy- 6800 Gonzales Rd. SW, Albuquerque NM 87121 This event is provided by Mark Armijo Academy- http://markarmijo.com …

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FamiliesEarth Day Hikes (Albuquerque)

Celebrate National Park Week at Petroglyph National Monument with a ranger-guided hike on April 22nd from 9 am to 11:30 am at Rinconada Canyon to learn all about the nature and history of the monument! Join a ranger-guided hike from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at Boca Negra Canyon to learn all about the nature and history of the monument! On Sunday, April 23rd, join a ranger-guided hike starting at 1 pm at Mesa Prieta, Southpoint Trailhead. The parking: The dirt road to the parking lot is located just North of Tres Volcanoes School on Mirehaven Parkway. **Be prepared for hiking in dry desert conditions by bringing water, snacks, sun protection, sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, and having eaten breakfast and taking any daily medication. Binoculars are encouraged to better view petroglyphs. No pets on these programs. Date: April 22nd and April 23rd Time: 9-11 am (Rinconada Canyon) and 1-1:30 pm (Boca Negra Canyon) on April 22nd & 1-4 pm (Mesa Prieta, Southpoint Trailhead) on April 23rd. Location: Rinconada Canyon, Boca Negra Canyon, and Mesa Prieta Southpoint Trailhead in Petroglyph National Monument Hikes provided by Petroglyph National Monument: http://www.nps.gov/PETR …

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FamiliesTrail Restoration (Las Cruces)

This will be a meeting of nature and trail enthusiasts to perform small maintenance tasks at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park’s wooden structures, and develop a small portion of the newest trail, Gateway to the Desert. Date: 4/22/23 Time: 8 -11 am Location: Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park 56501 N. Jornada Rd., Las Cruces, NM 88012 This cleanup is provided by the Asombro Institute for Science Education: http://asombro.org …

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Families, Student and KidsWater Walk Activity (Anywhere)Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

Learn about the path water takes and steward the land along the way – outside your home, in your neighborhood, along the Rio Grande, or anywhere you like with this hands-on activity. Location: Anywhere! All Ages! Just need to be outdoors! This activity was developed by partners: Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP), Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District and Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District Water Walk – Outdoor Learning …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and KidsWalk n’ Roll to Pinon Elementary School (Santa Fe)

Students, families, and school staff will walk to the school via Pueblos del Sol trails and a connection into the schoolyard that is normally locked. Students and families walking from the open side of the school (from Camino de los Caballos) will also be recognized for using Earth-friendly transportation. Date: 4/21/23 Time: 7:30 am Location: Pueblos del Sol Park, Gov. Miles Rd. Santa Fe 87507, and route to Pinon Elementary School, 2921 Camino de Los Caballos, Santa Fe, NM 87507 **Side note: Two more schools in the nearby area are doing walks-to-school on that same date and time, they are Chaparral E.S. (from Ragle Park) and Acequia Madre (from Patrick Smith Park) if you would like to join them, too! This hike is provided by: Santa Fe Safe Routes to School: https://sfct.org/safe-routes-to-school/ and Santa Fe Conservation Trust: https://sfct.org/ Walk n’ Roll to Pinon Elementary …

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FamiliesEarth Day 2023 (Las Vegas)

Join New Mexico Highlands University Sustainability and Conservation Committee for a celebration of lands and culture on Earth Day 2023! There will be a land acknowledgment, music, activities, plantings, and more! Time: 4/22/23 Date: 10-2:30 pm Location: New Mexico Highlands University: 1005 Diamond St, Las Vegas, NM 87701 This event is provided by the New Mexico Highlands University Sustainability and Conservation Committee: https://www.nmhu.edu/ NMHU Earth Day …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, FamiliesLesson: How are Plants and Animals Similar but not exactly like their Parents?Lower Elementary, First Grade

Lesson: How are Plants and Animals Similar but not exactly like their Parents? Are plants and animals similar to their parents just like us? Students will make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants are similar but not exactly like their parents. Want to see this Lesson Plan in action? Here is a video. This lesson is provided by the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District: http://www.valenciaswcd.org This lesson is …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, FamiliesVideo: Lesson Plan in Action: Are plants and animals similarLower Elementary, First Grade

Are plants and animals similar to their parents just like us? Let’s find out! Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents in this first grade lesson. Here is a .pdf of the lesson plan. This lesson is provided by Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District: http://valenciaswcd.org This lesson is standards …

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Families, Student and KidsChihuahuan Desert Native Plant Scavenger HuntKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Middle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Middle School, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School

This scavenger hunt booklet helps you learn about common plants in the Chihuahua Desert ecosystem in southern NM and how they survive in the desert. Bring your booklet to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park to find the plants, or find them on your own with the help of a field guide or the Internet. Where can I do this activity? You can do this activity anywhere, but look for all the plants if you get a chance at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park: 56501 N Jornada Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88012 Who is this activity for: All ages!! Download this activity booklet: HERE This activity is put together by EENM’s partner: Asombro Institute for Science Education To learn more about Asombro, please visit:https://asombro.org …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersHow Old is Old? -A Timeline at Mesa Prieta in Velarde New MexicoMiddle Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

Earth’s History Timeline: Learning about the Mesa Prieta area in Velarde, NM, and the changing landscape over time. This lesson includes an informational fact sheet for students and a student activity sheet. Lesson in English and Spanish put together by: Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project- …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersPinecone Bird Feeder ActivityKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade

Wanna see more birds? Learn how to build this feeder and attract them to you!! Lesson in English and Spanish provided by: New Mexico State …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersPollination ActivityKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade

Learn how pollinators, such as butterflies, spread pollen from flower to flower, collect nectar (food), and make it possible for plants to reproduce. Lesson in English and Spanish provided by New Mexico State …

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Educator/Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Families, Student and Kids, Community LeadersDaily Nature ActivitiesKindergarten, Lower Elementary, First Grade

Finding fun and educational ways for students to use STEM each day while getting exercise at the same time! Activities in English and Spanish provided by: Nature Matters Academy with Dr. Jenny- …

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