18 Activities

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

The Nature Conservancy's learning resources empower youth to explore the fascinating world of food, sustainability, and environmental impact. These science-based activities connect youth to nature and their community, using conservation stories and more from working scientists around the globe.

Activities

Where are the Bees?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Where are the Bees?

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

Youth play the role of scientists as they seek to uncover the cause(s) of the declining bee populations.

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How Has Climate Change Occurred Over Time?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

How Has Climate Change Occurred Over Time?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students use kinesthetic movements and temporal experiences to understand research on how Earth’s climate changes.

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Does the Current Climate Change Pose a Threat to Humans?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Does the Current Climate Change Pose a Threat to Humans?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students research trends within a state’s climate and determine how those trends will impact humans.

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What Does the Design Tell Us?

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

What Does the Design Tell Us?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth test various outside areas to determine the spaces creating the most runoff.

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What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

By studying the life cycle of a tomato, youth connect the carbon cycle and food production. Youth demonstrate their learning through a mini-art project.

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The Buzz on Bees

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

The Buzz on Bees

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

Youth uncover the fascinating world of bees and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem.

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Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth learn about runoff and how spaces are designed to contribute to or reduce runoff.

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What is Green Infrastructure?

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

What is Green Infrastructure?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth explore the concept of green infrastructure and its innovative solutions for sustainable water management in urban areas.

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Eliminating the Runoff Through Green Infrastructure

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Eliminating the Runoff Through Green Infrastructure

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

2 Hours

Through collaboration and problem-solving, youth design innovative solutions, using green infrastructures, to solve local runoff.

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According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students examine the statements and understanding of scientists in relation to current climate change.

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What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students conduct a short literature review to determine the leading cause of the current Climate Change.

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Can Water Get Through?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Can Water Get Through?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth explore the interactions between water and permeable and impermeable surfaces. Through engaging hands-on experiments, youth uncover how humans are shaping our Earth’s water flow.

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Where are the Bees?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Where are the Bees?

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

Youth play the role of scientists as they seek to uncover the cause(s) of the declining bee populations.

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How Has Climate Change Occurred Over Time?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

How Has Climate Change Occurred Over Time?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students use kinesthetic movements and temporal experiences to understand research on how Earth’s climate changes.

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Does the Current Climate Change Pose a Threat to Humans?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Does the Current Climate Change Pose a Threat to Humans?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students research trends within a state’s climate and determine how those trends will impact humans.

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What Does the Design Tell Us?

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

What Does the Design Tell Us?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth test various outside areas to determine the spaces creating the most runoff.

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What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

By studying the life cycle of a tomato, youth connect the carbon cycle and food production. Youth demonstrate their learning through a mini-art project.

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The Buzz on Bees

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

The Buzz on Bees

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

Youth uncover the fascinating world of bees and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem.

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Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth learn about runoff and how spaces are designed to contribute to or reduce runoff.

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What is Green Infrastructure?

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

What is Green Infrastructure?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth explore the concept of green infrastructure and its innovative solutions for sustainable water management in urban areas.

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Eliminating the Runoff Through Green Infrastructure

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Eliminating the Runoff Through Green Infrastructure

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

2 Hours

Through collaboration and problem-solving, youth design innovative solutions, using green infrastructures, to solve local runoff.

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According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students examine the statements and understanding of scientists in relation to current climate change.

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What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students conduct a short literature review to determine the leading cause of the current Climate Change.

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Can Water Get Through?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Can Water Get Through?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth explore the interactions between water and permeable and impermeable surfaces. Through engaging hands-on experiments, youth uncover how humans are shaping our Earth’s water flow.

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Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon

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6 - 8

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Empower youth to explore the fascinating world of food, sustainability, and environmental impact. Through hands-on activities, creative expression, and insightful discussions, youth identify their favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables, delve into the carbon cycle and its significance, design a vibrant didactic art piece, and master the art of garden planning, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how our choices shape the world around us.

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Youth evaluate the design of outside spaces to determine whether the space is set to contribute or minimize runoff – a climate issue, especially in urban areas. They design a solution to uncover design flaws with green infrastructure.

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9 - 12

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Students will explore the relationship between weather and climate and nature's role in creating resilience.

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Disappearing Bees

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Disappearing Bees

6 - 8

3 Hours

Youth uncover the fascinating world of bees and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. Youth play the role of scientists as they seek to uncover the cause(s) of the declining bee populations. Youth learn how to share their knowledge and inform others about a topic through an infographic.

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