REsources for Teachers

A curated list of curriculum and activity planning resources for K-12 teachers:

• Next Generation Science Standards: Newly developed by the National Academy of Science, NGSS encourages student voice and choice and focuses on local, authentic experiences https://www.nextgenscience.org/
• State Environmental Literacy Plans: 36 state departments of education have established environmental literacy targets for their students  https://naaee.org/sites/default/files/2014-selp.2.25.15.a
• Children & Nature Network: The Natural Teachers Network's eguide includes helpful insight, information and links to quality resources http://www.childrenandnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/NTN-eguide-2015ALL.pdf
• Lawrence Hall of Science FOSS Outdoors Folio: Full Option Science Systems downloadable guide for teachers planning and teaching outside https://www.fossweb.com/delegate/ssi-wdf-ucm-webContent?dDocName=D567152
• Boston Schoolyard Initiative Video – Science in the Schoolyard: Video section (1:25-9:10) outlines important elements of teaching outside https://www.fossweb.com/video?videoID=D2882497
• John Muir Laws: JML is an educator and field journaling professional who has developed teacher resources to support
  https://www.johnmuirlaws.com
• BEETLES: Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning, and Expertise Sharing (BEETLES) from the Lawrence Hall of Science has developed some exceptional EE resources https://beetlesproject.org