In the School Site Investigation you will: Observe and record the plant and wildlife species around the school, as well as natural habitats, assess gardening and composting possibilities on the
The educator toolkit includes free lesson plans, activities, and resources for teaching STEM using environmental education. The environment is a compelling context for teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
The Cool School Challenge engages students and teachers in practical strategies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions school-wide. Students challenge individual classrooms to reduce their carbon
HRgreen offers environmental education mini grants of up to $500. The mini grant program is intended to provide funding for environmentally-themed projects and may be used to fund a portion
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!
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
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
Explore green education opportunities including fundraiser car washes, recycling at school, pledge to be a green classroom, green learning education guides and more!
Downloadable Educator Guide on the Virtual Exchange from Youth for Understanding.
A guide to estuary basics entitled ‘An Introduction to the Ecosystem’. Read about the Bay ecosystem, geology of the bay, water & sediments, habitats, living resources & biological communities, food
