Science Symposium
Science Symposium Through guided, collaborative teaching, the Science Symposium gets students engaged in authentic, real-world science projects. VINS Educators work…
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ELF (Environmental Learning for the Future) Science program
ELF (Environmental Learning for the Future) Science program The ELF Science Program focuses on providing teachers with resources and the…
Small Wonders
Small Wonders Through immersive, hands-on lessons, Small Wonders engages preschool-age students in science, engineering, and the environment in new and…
Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders Activities, guided play, and natural materials help toddlers experience nature and science and develop critical skills. Wee Wonders…
Into the Field
Into the Field: A Guide to Locally Focused Teaching (Nature Literacy Series, Volume 3) by Leslie Clare Walker Into the…
Place-based Ecology Education Homeschool Resources
In response to school closures due to COVID-19, UVTPC is collecting resources that educators can send home to parents to…
Farm to Table & Beyond
Students explore the global food system by investigating the cycle of matter, learning the human impact on this cycle, and…
Nearby Nature
This is a collection of natural science lessons and explorations designed to get children and adults outside learning together in…
Cultivating Joy and Wonder
Cultivating Joy and Wonder: Project Seasons for Young Learners was developed to document and share the pedagogy, practices, and activities…
The Growing Classroom
Developed by the Life Lab Science Program and revised to meet current science standards, this teacher’s manual features a year-round…
Growing Food
In this inquiry-based curriculum, students learn science by studying our food production system. Hands-on activities focus on cycles of nature.…
Math in the Garden
This engaging curriculum uses a mathematical lens to take children on an education-filled journey in the garden. Dozens of trial-tested,…