Free eBook: Health Effects of Common Chemicals
Steven Gilbert, Ph.D., has compiled a user-friendly book of toxicology titled A Small Dose of Toxicology: The Health Effects of Common Chemicals, which is suitable for all audiences and focuses on...
View ArticleNatural Inquirer: A Middle School Science Journal
The Natural Inquirer is a FREE science education journal for middle school students! Each article tells about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. All of the research...
View ArticleSmokey Bear is still fighting fires at age 69
Yesterday I heard a Smokey Bear ad on the radio. I remember him from when I was a kid growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, but come to find out he’s much older than that! According to the non-profit Ad...
View ArticleStop Disasters Game
Stop Disasters is a free-to-play online simulation game designed to teach players about natural disasters and how we can protect against them. It’s very easy to get started playing and has you prepare...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day 45th Anniversary!
The 45th anniversary of Earth Day is being celebrated this year. Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote awareness of the natural world and environmental issues. Get kids interested in the...
View ArticleCelebrate Arbor Day: Plant a Tree
National Arbor Day is held every year on the last Friday in April. This year it will be celebrated on Friday, April 24. Arbor Day, which is Latin for “Tree Day,” is an environmental holiday where...
View ArticleEEK! Environmental Education for Kids
“EEK!” – Environmental Education for Kids provides current and accurate information on natural resources for kids in grades 4-8. Learn about earth, nature, critters, and careers. SEE ALSO: EEK! For...
View ArticleGet Ready to Take a Hike!
Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike? Well, next week you will have a chance to do just that! National Take a Hike Day is celebrated on November 17th of each year, to encourage people to...
View ArticleWaves, Wetlands, and Watersheds
Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds is a free activity guide for classroom and homeschool teachers that addresses issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much...
View ArticleMarch of the Penguins
The Detroit Zoo’s Polk Penguin Conservation Center officially opens to the public on April 18th. This 33,000-square-foot penguin center is the largest facility for penguins in the world. It features a...
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