Have kids pledge to care about the world and commit to being an earth steward (one slide and video). Files: Earth Steward Pledge (Powerpoint) Earth Steward Pledge (Pdf) Earth Steward Pledge (Google Docs)
Author: Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters
Discover the Power of Parks is presented by New Hampshire State Parks in collaboration with the Student Conservation Association and made possible by generous financial support from Eversource. The program offers a look into the natural world through hands-on programming.
Interpretive programs focus on connecting participants with nature and building appreciation for New Hampshire's unmatched natural heritage. Programs include guided hikes, interpretive tours, and imaginative environmental workshops for children and families. Programs are offered free to guests with paid park admission fee. No pre-registration is required.
A Walk in the Woods
This lesson consists of two videos that tell the story of Twiggy, a young tree who lost his mom. As students follow his adventures, they’ll use a tree ID worksheets to identify the trees Twiggy encounters along the way.
Outdoor Skills Activities
This series of worksheets and activities introduces basic outdoor skills to students and asks them to use their imaginations to plan a camping trip!
Backyard Nature Exploration
A worksheet that helps students think about the changes spring brings and encourages them to explore nature in their own backyard. And a scavenger hunt for things they might find outside their windows.
Branching Out
Through these materials students learn the basics of photosynthesis, tree identification, and tree physiology.
Rocking Around the Cycle
This series of activities teaches students about types of rocks and the rock cycle.
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Activities
These activities introduce key concepts of reduce, reuse, recycle through a series of worksheets, then provides students with a series of crafts and activities related to these concepts.
Tide Pools Video & Activities
This lesson teaches students about creatures that live in tidepools and the intertidal zone in New Hampshire through a short video and accompanying worksheet activities.
Leave No Trace & Ten Essentials
These lessons teach students the Leave No Trace principles through short videos and supplementary worksheets.