Idaho Project Learning Tree

Did you know there are more than 1,500 endangered or threatened plant and animal species across the U.S.? On Endangered Species Day, encourage your students to collaborate on a research project and advocate on behalf of a plant or animal on the brink of extinction.

In PLT’s Life on the Edge / La Vida al Límite activity from the Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide / Explora tu Ambiente: Guía de Actividades K-8, students model processes that can lead to species becoming rare or endangered and use their creativity to develop an advocacy and awareness campaign.

For younger learners, check out these endangered species art project ideas! https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/21-endangered-species-art-project-ideas

Teachers…we ❤️ you and think you're AWE-some! You don’t just educate students. You inspire, empower, engage, and nurture the next generation. We see you, the countless hours you pour into your students, and how dedicated you are.

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re offering a 20% discount on the e-book versions of Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, and Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers! Use coupon code 26TEACH at checkout. Visit shop.plt.org.

May is Mental Health Month | Spending time in nature has shown to have myriad benefits for people of all ages, including reduced stress, improved mood and cognition, and connectedness. Take learning outdoors and explore how our environment impacts our health with PLT’s activity collection, “Connecting for Health & Planet”.