Conservation for Teachers

School programs include a variety of lessons and activities. Program content and length can be adjusted to meet the needs and interests of each class or group. Lesson objectives address one or more of the Michigan Standards for Environmental Education and/or Science and Technology.

Educational Resources

Please click the pictures below to take you to the providers curriculum page.

Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom

These Agriculture in the Classroom lessons are matched to Michigan Educational Standards. You will find lessons in all major subject areas which use agriculture as a vehicle for teaching key concepts

Michigan Project Learning Tree

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning international environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12.

USDA Forest Services Educator

Through Conservation Education, the Forest Service provides a variety of educational resources and programs for individuals of all ages to learn about the environment and our nation’s forests and grasslands.

Pollinator Curriculum

Resources for educators and parents who want to inspire the next generation to care for invertebrates.

National Association of Conservation Districts

Visit the NACD's Education hub for conservation education and lesson plans on various conservation topics

Michigan Forests Forever

A comprehensive source of information about Michigan's forests and Michigan forestry.
Designed especially for the needs of Michigan educators and students.

Wheels to Woods

Wheels to Woods provides funding to Pre K-12 schools and other youth groups to pay for transportation costs for an educational field trip to a nearby forest or forest products company.

DNR Arbor Day

Get the whole family involved in Arbor Day!

Learn about your local trees, get artistic with tree-themed coloring pages, or plant a new tree near your home or garden.

Mi Water Stewardship Progarm

We are all connected by water, which means that our daily actions have a direct impact on water quality. Learn about common water quality issues in Michigan and the simple steps you can take to reduce pollution in our waterways.

Educators:

Utilize our lesson plans, learning activities, videos and more to educate your students about the water cycle and more.