Nature Lab
Nature Lab is The Nature Conservancy's youth curriculum platform.
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Nature is the fantastic factory that makes the building blocks of all our lives—food, drinking water, the stuff we own and the air we breathe. That’s why The Nature Conservancy and its 1000+ scientists have created Nature Lab: to help students learn the science behind how nature works for us and how we can help keep it running strong. Explore lesson plans, family guides, and other teaching tools below.
Nature Lab has been recognized with an Anthem Award and a Telly Award for video content and teaching tools that raise awareness about the challenges facing the natural world—and what young learners can do to help solve them.
Celebrate Our Oceans as a Family with Nature Lab
Families can explore marine life, learn how ocean ecosystems work, and understand the challenges our oceans face today. Explore hands-on activities and interactive learning to find simple ways to connect with nature and take action. Dive in now!
Migrations: Room to Roam
From backyard mini-corridors to innovative highway crossings like culverts and underpasses, discover how small and large efforts are making a big difference. Learn why migration is essential for many species and how human development has disrupted these critical routes—and what we can do to help. Whether you’re a nature lover, educator, or curious explorer, this journey offers a fresh perspective on how we can
Tiny Creatures, Big Jobs: The Bugs That Make Food Possible
Ages 5-10 | Buzz, crawl and flutter along on a virtual adventure all about bugs and the important jobs they do to help our food grow. From worms to ladybugs to dragonflies, small creatures play big roles.
Virtual Field Trip
A virtual field trip with fun animations and close-up looks at real bugs shows kids how the tiniest creatures play a big part in putting food on our plate.
Teacher's Guide
A classroom guide for grades K-5 helps little learners understand what roles bugs play in the health of our soil and the food we eat.
Activity Guide
Hands-on activities will introduce your entire family to these incredible critters and how they help grow the food we eat.
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