Manatee Tales
Check out this interactive role-playing lesson that puts students in the shoes of community members living near a manatee sanctuary in the Dominican Republic. Inspired by the work of Conservation Nation grantee Fátima Ramis, students explore how tourism, fishing, farming, and conservation decisions impact wildlife. Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, the lesson builds skills in analyzing perspectives, using evidence to make arguments, and understanding human impacts on ecosystems—while sparking curiosity about biodiversity and real-world conservation.
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Tiny Messengers
Tiny but mighty—this hands-on lesson brings insect conservation to life for your students! In Tiny Messengers, students explore leaf litter, assess insect habitats, and learn how biodiversity reveals the health of our planet. Featuring real-world scientists and standards-aligned activities, this lesson is perfect for grades 5–8 and includes a short video, worksheets, and outdoor exploration. Free, flexible and field-tested!
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Wingin’ It
Get students outside, curious, and noticing the world around them! Guided by a birding expert, your class will learn simple, no-gear-needed ways to spot, hear, and record bird activity—then connect their findings to real scientific data. Fun and hands-on, it’s the perfect way to turn any schoolyard into a living science lab.
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Think Like a Wolf
Bring Yellowstone National Park into your classroom! In this field-based video students learn to think like both a wolf and a scientist! Students model a trophic cascade and analyze pack roles and communication to connect wildlife behavior to effective teamwork. Along the way, they’ll build SEL skills like empathy, trust, and leadership, and glimpse real conservation careers through authentic researcher stories.
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