Middle school environmental science becomes more impactful when NGSS standards are linked with authentic conservation work and local projects. Connecting concepts like biodiversity and energy flow to ...

Recent programs in Vermont, Michigan, and Texas are connecting science education to nearby natural and geological settings. Students have joined field trips, outdoor activities, and interactive ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...