Norfolk Botanical Gardens – School Field Trips
Come take a field trip, school trip or children’s tour at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens! Programs include guided school program with TRM and WOW Children’s Garden, guided school program without tram, self-guided program, classroom educator visits, boat tours for educators, specialized programs and school clubs! Enjoy grade level SOL aligned programs at the Botanical Gardens!
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Capture and Reuse Rainwater, Conservation, Ecology, Flooding Prevention, Food Production, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Educational Programs, Lesson Plan
- Program Type: Field Trip
Lynnhaven River Now – Climate Change
Information and links to troves of information on climate change work in Hampton Roads. View local resiliency efforts and learn what you can do to become part of the solution!
- Primary Topic: Climate Change
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Encourage Resilient Action, Flooding Prevention, Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation, Solar Programs, Water Quality & Pollution, Weather & Natural Disasters
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Case Study, Educator Guide, Resilience Report, Student Action Plan
Student Freedom Pass – Hampton Roads Transit
Reduce greenhouse gases, get a Student Freedom Pass for alternate transportation! The Student Freedom Pass provides people ages 13-17 years old with unlimited free rides on Hampton Roads Transit’s bus, ferry, and light rail services. Service is available in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Community Outreach
Advocate for Solar Power
Learn how to take positive action in solar advocacy in your local community and state. Background information and research from Solar United Neighbors.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation, Solar Programs
- Grade Level: High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Beyond the Classroom Program
Virginia Zoo : Zooperlative Award
Information on the Virginia Zoo Zooperlative Award. The Virginia Zoo chooses one project from grades 3-5 and one project from grades 6-8. Projects are scored based on their environmental impact, conservation and sustainability.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Ecology, Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educational Programs
- Program Type: In School Program
VIMS BRIDGE Ocean Science Beyond the Classroom
Includes Museums & Aquaria, Research Organizations & Institutions, National Marine Sanctuaries, and Virtual Expeditions.
- Primary Topic: Marine Education
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Ecology, Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation, Solar Programs, Water Quality & Pollution, Weather & Natural Disasters
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Case Study, Educational Programs, Lesson Plan
- Program Type: Beyond the Classroom Program
VIMS BRIDGE Ocean Science Student Center
Includes Summer Opportunities, Marine Science Careers, Undergraduate Programs, and Science Fair Information.
- Primary Topic: Marine Education
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Background Information or Research, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Beyond the Classroom Program
Keep Norfolk Beautiful
Includes descriptions for in-school programs to discuss littering and recycling with Pre-K through Grade 6.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation
- Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educational Programs, Lesson Plan
- Program Type: In School Program
ODU’s “‘Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology” Summer Camp
ODU has a 3 day summer camp that is climate change themed, sponsored by Virginia Space Grant entitled ‘Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology’. Link includes informational videos and registration.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Ecology, Encourage Resilient Action, Flooding Prevention, Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Camp
Virginia Aquarium School Programs
Learn all about different school programs at the Virginia Aquarium and ways to add to your science curriculum. Programs include self-guided tour, interactive boat trip, educational film, and marine science outreach programs at your school! Programs are designed for toddlers through 12th grade.
- Primary Topic: Climate Change
- Sub Topic: Ecology, Flooding, Flooding Prevention, Local Resource, Wetlands
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Case Study, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Field Trip
Virginia Aquarium Youth Programs
Learn about the different youth programs offered by the Virginia Aquarium. Includes programs on S.T.E.A.M., youth conservation series, toddler trek, and whimsy Wednesdays!
- Primary Topic: Marine Education
- Sub Topic: Conservation, Ecology, Flooding, Flooding Prevention, Local Resource, Water Quality & Pollution, Weather & Natural Disasters
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Field Trip
Smithsonian’s K-12 Education Resources
Enjoy the Smithsonian’s K-12 Education information. Learn more about school programs, field trips, group programs, and volunteering.
- Primary Topic: Sea Level Change
- Sub Topic: Capture and Reuse Rainwater, Conservation, Encourage Resilient Action, Flooding Prevention, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation, Weather & Natural Disasters
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Case Study, Educational Programs, Video
- Program Type: Field Trip
Virginia Zoo School Programs
Through SOL aligned hands on programs students can learn about conservation and wildlife through different programs at the Virginia Zoo.
- Primary Topic: Climate Change
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Ecology, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Case Study, Educational Programs
- Program Type: Field Trip
Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center
All Activities are correlated with Virginia SOLs! Enjoy tours and education programs at one of the world’s greenest buildings. Program discusses Oyster Reefs, Conservation, Water Quality, Mapping, point source pollution, runoff and more! Students can also participate in Canoeing Field Experiences.
- Primary Topic: Climate Change
- Sub Topic: Capture and Reuse Rainwater, Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Ecology, Encourage Resilient Action, Flooding, Flooding Prevention, Local Resource, Water Quality & Pollution, Wetlands
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educational Programs, Lesson Plan
- Program Type: Field Trip
VIMS Ecological Footprint Calculator
Students can calculate how many earths would be needed if everyone lived like they did.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Impact Calculator
WWF Carbon Calculator
This website tracks and analyzes carbon and nitrogen usage and impacts based on lifestyle choices. Includes tools to set benchmarks, goals and track progress from year to year.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Encourage Resilient Action, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Case Study, Impact Calculator
CBF Podcasts
Browse through Podcasts from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation discussing topics including Water Quality, Conservation, Oysters, Sustainable practices, Pollution, Renewable Resources and Energy Sources and more!
- Primary Topic: Marine Education
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Conservation, Ecology, Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation, Water Quality & Pollution
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Podcast, Video
CBF: Student Leadership Program
Learn all about the Student Leadership Program with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Students can participate in several 5 day field experiences. Listen to Podcast showcasing youth as a force for good working for the environment.
- Primary Topic: Marine Education
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educational Programs, Podcast, Video
- Program Type: Beyond the Classroom Program
CBF: Schoolyard Report Card
Schoolyard Report Card by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Teachers and students can use this report card to figure out how their schoolyard is either helping or hindering the Chesapeake Bay’s current condition.
- Primary Topic: Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Sub Topic: Capture and Reuse Rainwater, Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Encourage Resilient Action, Local Resource, Renewable Resources/Energy Conservation
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Activity, Background Information or Research, Educator Guide, Resilience Report, Student Action Plan
CBF 2020 State of the Bay Report
Since progress is never a simple straight line. The Bay Report discusses the heightened impacts of stronger weather systems, resiliency building, and current pollution indicators. Ability to download the full report and summary. Add up your current score in each category to see where changes and improvement can be made.
- Primary Topic: Climate Change
- Sub Topic: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Encourage Resilient Action, Water Quality & Pollution, Weather & Natural Disasters
- Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
- Resource Type: Background Information or Research, Educator Guide, Resilience Report, Student Action Plan