Wildlife Detectives
Conservation Nation diversifies the conservation movement by funding and supporting wildlife conservationists from underrepresented communities while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders. We envision a thriving planet for people and wildlife sustained by an inclusive and growing network of conservationists. In this video-based lesson, your students will get to “meet” some of our grantees and learn about the amazing work they are doing to save wildlife around the world.
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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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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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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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