LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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Soil and Composting
Soil is an important natural resource. These resources explain the types of soils, its importance to the growth of plants, and how we can create rich soil from leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable scraps.
Format: bibliography/help
The Science House
Through school demonstration programs, student science camps, teacher workshops and innovative laboratory training, and support projects, the NCSU Science House partners with K-12 teachers to emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities in mathematics and science.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
McDowell Nature Center and Nature Preserve
Discover local biodiversity and natural heritage through hands-on experiences in the natural world.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Airlie Gardens
Environmental education programs in a beautiful setting can be found at this public garden in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Format: article/field trip opportunity

Resources on the web

Earth 911: Making Every Day Earth Day
Provides a wide variety of resources and information about air pollution prevention, recycling aluminum cans, hazardous waste, composting, recycling electronics, and water pollution and conservation. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: Earth 911
Backyard Conservation
Provides tip sheets that help you practice conservation in your own backyard as well as a variety of activities and lesson plans for teachers who wish to incorporate conservation into the science curriculum. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
EPA Educational Resources: Waste
From classroom activities, to starting a school electronics recycling program, these materials will help you and your students learn what we can do to reduce and better manage waste in the world around us. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency
Kids’ Valley Garden
A gardening resource for kids that teaches them about soil, different types of plants and the care they need. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: Copper Tree Health Consulting