7 Outdoor Classroom Day Tips from National Geographic Certified Educators

Outdoor Classroom Day is May 17, and we put the call out to National Geographic Certified Educators to give us their favorite outdoor activities and teaching resources. In addition to this awesome library of outdoor lessons, materials, and partner activities, here are seven ways our certified educators get their classes outside. Jacqueline Dukes |  All Ages One of my favorite outdoor activities is Sports Day … Continue reading 7 Outdoor Classroom Day Tips from National Geographic Certified Educators

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Educator Spotlight: Following the Journeys of Backyard Birds

Amy Clapp is a K-6 science teacher at Salisbury Community School in Salisbury, Vermont. Amy has been teaching elementary school for 16 years. Activity: Mapping Local Migratory Birds Subjects: Science Grades: K-6 Tell us about your activity. How long did it take and what did you need to prepare? In this lesson, students learn about the birds that live in their own backyards. They learn … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Following the Journeys of Backyard Birds