List of 19 podcasts that you can listen to with children, all of the podcasts are science related. Each listing has a description of the podcast.

Agua, Agüita / Water, Little Water written by Jorge Tetl Argueta vividly tells the story of a water droplet that goes through the water cycle. Children will learn how water moves through the Earth and through the clouds.

Animals at the Farrm / Animales de la granja written by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza teaches young students new vocabulary through vivid imagery of familiar animals.

The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories of the Americas by María Garcia Esperón is a collection of captivating short stories inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the Aztec people. Young readers will explore the origins of the world and gain insight into the diverse cultural traditions of the Aztec civilization, spanning from coast to coast.

The Weather / El tiempo written by Gladys Rosa- Mendoza uses colorful illustrations to teach young learners about the different types of weather using both Spanish and English.

This website has a list of 50 nature books for children. Each book has a link that will lead to where the book can be purchased or accessed.

This PDF divides Oregon into separate watershed districts. Each district lists several locations that rate restrooms, drinking water, fishing, hunting, camping, picnic sites, boat access, interpretive sites, views, and parking based on accessibility. Categories include ADA accessible, usable, available, and facilities nearby.

This website features links that demonstrate the correlations between educational standards and Project Learning Tree activities, including National and State Standards, as well as early childhood and nonformal programs such as 4-H and Girl Scouts.

The Arbor Day Foundation strives to make our world a greener and better place to live by educating people on the importance of trees, including Tree Campus K-12 resources.

This resource is a printable Bingo card for elementary students that they can use right ouside their door.

Brains On is a science podcast for curious kids and adults. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to science questions about the world. The mission is to encourage kids' natural curiosity and wonder using science and history.

The Center for Geography Education in Oregon offers a range of activities and resources for students in grades K-12. Their materials cover a variety of topics, including biomes, longitude and latitude, natural hazards, and the histories of different countries. Each lesson plan is comprehensive, providing educational standards, suggested time frames, required materials, key vocabulary, background information, and additional resources.

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde offers two large maps (15 by 20 feet and 15 by 11.25 feet) available for schools to rent. These maps provide an interactive way for students to engage with the material being taught. They are available at no cost, with only a request form needed to secure a rental.

Confluence connects the history, living cultures, and ecology of the Columbia River system through Indigenous voices. The library contains stories, audio recordings, articles, videos, and image galleries of Indigenous voices and experiences.

Free online course that supports outdoor educators in engaging with culturally responsive incorporation of Indigenous studies concepts into outdoor education curriculum and programming. While outdoor school programs in Oregon serve fifth and sixth grade students, course content applies broadly to all outdoor and experiential education.

Earthday.org’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earthday.org is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet. .

Through The Klamath Tribes’ website, you can access information about the Johnson O’Malley Program. This program provides financial support to K-12 students for any classroom or school-related activity or item they may need.

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde education  website page offers a section of various recreational activities, and features a curriculum. The curriculum covers subjects ranging from science to art through worksheets, presentations, exit tickets, and more for all grade levels.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Education Program focuses on integrating cultural practices and historical knowledge into all of their programs. They offer resources such as after school education, a CTUIR Language Program, and Title VI Youth Services to broaden the education and knowledge of Tribal Members.

EEAO strives to cultivate environmental literacy and engagment among diverse community leaders in Oregon. The organization is a network of educators, administrators, resource professionals, nature centers, environmental educators, and volunteers in the field of environmental education.

Families in Nature is an outdoor education program. Their vision is to inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists. Activities are aimed at teaching children and their parents about ecology and conservation through hands-on experiences in nature, while they spend quality family time together.

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills.

Learning in Places is a collaborative network of families, educators, and community members working together to create a system for field-based science education in outdoor places. This website provides lessons for teachers and parents to use to teach their children/students about their local environment and ethical decision making.

The Indigenous STEAM Collaborative is a group of researchers and educators that engages in cognitive and community co-design research to advance general knowledge, develop pedagogical approaches for engaging youth in land- and water-based learning, and provide learning materials to Indigenous families. They apply what they learn to the development of learning tools for Indigenous youth and families, through collaboration with community organizations, educators, and families.

Justice Outside’s programs provide both established and aspiring outdoor professionals with the skills necessary to transform the environmental field into a more equitable and culturally relevant sector. Programs include training and support, cultural relevancy workshops for decision-makers at outdoor-focused organizations, Rising Leaders Fellowship, and Outdoor Educators Institute. Additionally, they offer a grant program prioritizing funding for programs led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

K-12 lessons to share and enhance understanding of Karuk history, language, traditions, natural resource management and living culture following the cultural protocols of the Karuk Tribe.

Leafsnap is a series of electronic field guides being developed by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Maryland, and the Smithsonian Institution. The free mobile apps use visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves.

Collection of forest education resources for K-2, including field programs, teacher professional development, publications, and curriculum.

Talk About Trees is an interactive, science-based program for pre-school through eighth grade students. Programs are presented by experienced facilitators and offered free to classrooms throughout Oregon.

Monarch Watch strives to provide the public with information about the biology of monarch butterflies, their spectacular migration, and how to use monarchs to further science education in primary and secondary schools. They engage in research on monarch migration biology and monarch population dynamics to better understand how to conserve the monarch migration.

Website with natural science resources for kids, including games, videos, animal exploration, and brain boosters.

Collection of free virtual tours of U.S. National parks that are interactive and dynamic. Powered by Google Earth.

The National Museum of the American Indians provides educational materials, virtual student programs, and teacher training that incorporate Native narratives, more comprehensive histories, and accurate information to enlighten and inform teaching and learning about Native Americans.

The Natural Inquirer program produces a variety of science education materials for PreK through grade 12. Natural Inquirer products are produced by the USDA Forest Service, FIND Outdoors, and other cooperators and partners.

The NAAEE uses education to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create an equtiable and sustainable future. It provides a platfrom for all in the environmental education field to network, connect, and share resources and knowledge through conferences, blogs, eePRO groups, and newsletters.

This source provides a lesson plan and accompanying video regarding multiple environmental scientific topics. The website also provides multiple different environmental resource lesson plans for students K-8, and are available in both English and Spanish. (Spanish translation: Competencia en video sobre ecosistemas para niños | Ciencias para 6°, 7° y 8° grado (generationgenius.com))

The Oregon Coast Aquarium connects people to the Oregon Coast and inspires ocean conservation. Their education programs include on-site visits, distance learning, teacher resources and outreach programs.

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes have collaborated to create a curriculum specific to each tribe for Oregon public schools. The Klamath Tribes’ lessons for grades 1-3 focuses on C’waam and Koptu fish and the Klamath Basin. Grade 6 covers termination and restoration, while the 11th grade curriculum addresses the boarding school experience. The curriculum includes presentations, activities, worksheets, and videos.

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes have collaborated to create a curriculum tailored to each tribe for Oregon public schools. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde curriculum grade band lessons cover all four main subjects: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Science topics encompass native plants, wildlife, land management, and more.

The goal of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Program is to support teachers in collaboration with non-formal educators to foster Environmental Literacy of Kindergarten through 12th grade students by engaging students in activities and experiences that increase their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the environment and their relationship to it.

TrailLink provides information such as trail descriptions, maps, photos, and reviews for all the wheelchair accessible trails in Oregon.

OSU Extension partners with communities in every county of Oregon to provide information, services and expertise to meet local challenges and help every Oregonian thrive. Programs focus on healthy communities and economies, resilient and productive forestry and natural ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening, thriving youth, individuals and families.

This overview outlines the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and Oregon State Standards.

Website for children to explore a variety of nature themes through games, videos, pictures, stickers. Included are also resources for parents and educators.

A collection of trainings, pamphlets, videos, and worksheets to provide a foundation for social and climate justice education. 

Project Learning Tree's Youtube Channel features a collection of short videos, each one designed for families at home who are interested in learning about nature in their own backyards. Project Learning Tree uses forests as 'windows on the world' to teach about concepts of organisms, habitats, ecosystems, forestry and other human influence on the natural environment.

The alignment to standards page shows how Project Learning Tree aligns to National Standards, State Correlations, Green Schools, Early Childhood, and Nonformal Programs.

Every month Project Learning Tree carefully selects additional resources and new support materials to enhance Project Learning Tree's lessons. These environmental education resources include videos, educational apps and other interactive online tools, books and posters, teacher-generated materials, and more!

Project Learning Tree's Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration. It is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages three to six. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons. An accompanying music CD features songs from children's musician Billy B. Brennan.

Project Learning Tree's GreenSchools for Early Childhood program is designed to meet the needs of early childhood educators and younger learners. It is designed to teach young children about their environment and how they can make a difference, while developing their skills in language, mathematics, science, and more. PLT's GreenSchools for Early Childhood includes an Educator Guide and five Investigations.

The Pocket Guide is designed for educators, group leaders, and family members to use with children ages 36. It includes four hands-on experiences to do with children in groups up to eight, plus preparation instructions, material and time requirements, and directions for leading each experience.

Project Learning Tree's monthly e-newsletter is free for all educators and includes free tools and resources, new lesson plans, professional development and grant opportunities, and tips from educators for teaching about the environment.

Project Squirrel offers people a chance to become citizen scientists! They can submit squirrel observations to help sicentists learn more about squirrels.

This educator guide provides 11 interactive, hands-on activities for children in grades Pre-k through 2. This activity book will teach children about various aspects of water such as water properties and water sounds. 

Growing Up WILD offers a list of nonfiction and fiction books for kids. Includes a list of where to purchase the books, as well as some early childhood organizations.

Resource that details how Project WILD activities in the respective curriculum and activity guides correlate to NGSS, Common Core State Standards, Head Start Early Learning Framework, Scout Badges, and many more.

Whether you are home-schooling or looking for resources to keep your kids learning all year, Project WILD has resources for you and your learners, includes abbreviated activities PreK-12 and a children's book list along with other resources.

Take Me Outside is an organization and website that provides activities and resources for kids to learn about their local environment while being outside. Take Me Outside also provides opportunities to attend workshops related to environmental education.

Webinar that covers what sheltered English instruction is and how to present information better to participants and students for whom English is not their first language. Includes tips and tricks that can be easily implemented into everyday instruction and real-world examples of successful techniques.

SOFEE is an education and outreach collaborative centered on wildland fire science as a pathway into ecology, preparedness, and wildfire recovery for vulnerable populations and southern Oregon communities. They offer a K-12 wildland fire science curriculum adapted from FireWorks! at no cost.

K-12 materials and professional development for educators that is all about natural science.

The Gray Family Foundation's goal is to engage Oregonians to become active stewards of their communities and natural environments, including a grant program, and K-12 summer programs.

Explore fun games, contests, and activities for parents and kids to do together.

The Wonder of Science supports next generation science teachers. The website aggregates resources developed by Paul Andersen and other science teachers implementing the Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS), including mini-lessons, videos, and phenomena exploration.

Trauma-Informed Toolkit supports and complements educators' knowledge and skillset in implementing trauma-informed approaches in educational settings. A PLT lesson on fire is used as an example of applying a trauma-informed lens. 

The Collaborative, Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) provides a free course about social and emotional learning and how it can connect to you and the students and/or children in your life. This course is provided in both Spanish and English.

This resource provides educational trainings, resources, and community classes which help you grow and prepare wild edible and medicinal plants. GRuB provides multiple toolkits for K-12 educators to use when teaching about foraging and harvesting. 

World Ocean Day supports collaborative conservation, working with its global network of youth and organizational leaders in >140 countries, and providing free and customizable promotional and actionable resources. World Ocean Day is powered by the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council.

List of 19 podcasts that you can listen to with children, all of the podcasts are science related. Each listing has a description of the podcast.

This website has a list of 50 nature books for children. Each book has a link that will lead to where the book can be purchased or accessed.

This PDF divides Oregon into separate watershed districts. Each district lists several locations that rate restrooms, drinking water, fishing, hunting, camping, picnic sites, boat access, interpretive sites, views, and parking based on accessibility. Categories include ADA accessible, usable, available, and facilities nearby.

The goals of the African American Outdoor Association are to conduct active outdoor excursions that encourage African Americans to explore the natural environment. Promote healthy living by encouraging families to shift to physically active lifestyles. Increase knowledge and appreciation of the beauty and natural resources of the Pacific Northwest, and build community around active living.

Summary page of facts about Bald Eagles and resource links to learn more about this species of bird. 

The Aquatic WILD K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide is geared toward formal and nonformal educators with many resources including WILD Work, in step with STEM, field investigations, and more!

This page aims to bring together activities from across Audubon's national network of environmental educators, including the classroom curriculum Audubon Adventures, plus related DIY activities and content from Audubon's editors. These activities can be done at home or in a yard or park, sometimes with the help of a computer.

BEETLES provides resources for outdoor science programs, classroom teachers, and field instructors to improve the quality of outdoor science education.  BEETLES curriculum is based on five primary design principles; engage students directly with nature, think like a scientist, learn through discussions, experience instruction based on how people learn, and participate in inclusive, equitable, and culturally relevant learning environments. 

Budburst is a community approach to plant conservation, its headquaters is the Chicago Botantical Garden. People can participate in projects, contribute to research, collaborate with fellow community scientists, and discover nature.

The Childrens Forest of Central Oregon is a network of 25+ public, private, and non-profit organizations working to connect children and families to nature through learning, exploration, and play. They have a strong focus on equity and inclusion, working to connect underserved audiences to impactful experiences in nature.

Confluence in the Classroom has connected students to place through art and education by introducing them to Native artists and culture bearers from the Chinook Nation, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Nez Perce Tribe. Together, Native educators, students, and teachers embark on a year-long learning journey. Field trips to sites with significant environmental and cultural stories are highlights of these journeys.

Free online course that supports outdoor educators in engaging with culturally responsive incorporation of Indigenous studies concepts into outdoor education curriculum and programming. While outdoor school programs in Oregon serve fifth and sixth grade students, course content applies broadly to all outdoor and experiential education.

Earthday.org’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earthday.org is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet. .

Through The Klamath Tribes’ website, you can access information about the Johnson O’Malley Program. This program provides financial support to K-12 students for any classroom or school-related activity or item they may need.

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde education  website page offers a section of various recreational activities, and features a curriculum. The curriculum covers subjects ranging from science to art through worksheets, presentations, exit tickets, and more for all grade levels.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Education Program focuses on integrating cultural practices and historical knowledge into all of their programs. They offer resources such as after school education, a CTUIR Language Program, and Title VI Youth Services to broaden the education and knowledge of Tribal Members.

EEAO strives to cultivate environmental literacy and engagment among diverse community leaders in Oregon. The organization is a network of educators, administrators, resource professionals, nature centers, environmental educators, and volunteers in the field of environmental education.

Families in Nature is an outdoor education program. Their vision is to inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists. Activities are aimed at teaching children and their parents about ecology and conservation through hands-on experiences in nature, while they spend quality family time together.

The High Desert Museum provides educational opportunities for students and educators, including self-guided visits, online resources, kids camps, kits, educator resources.

i-Tree is a combination of science and free tools that: Quantifies the benefits and values of trees around the world. Aids in tree and forest management and advocacy. Shows potential risks to tree and forest health. Is based on peer-reviewed, USDA Forest Service Research.

The Indigenous STEAM Collaborative is a group of researchers and educators that engages in cognitive and community co-design research to advance general knowledge, develop pedagogical approaches for engaging youth in land- and water-based learning, and provide learning materials to Indigenous families. They apply what they learn to the development of learning tools for Indigenous youth and families, through collaboration with community organizations, educators, and families.

Justice Outside’s programs provide both established and aspiring outdoor professionals with the skills necessary to transform the environmental field into a more equitable and culturally relevant sector. Programs include training and support, cultural relevancy workshops for decision-makers at outdoor-focused organizations, Rising Leaders Fellowship, and Outdoor Educators Institute. Additionally, they offer a grant program prioritizing funding for programs led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

K-12 lessons to share and enhance understanding of Karuk history, language, traditions, natural resource management and living culture following the cultural protocols of the Karuk Tribe.

Latino Outdoors is a Latinx-led organization working to create a national community of leaders in conservation and outdoor education. They are focused on expanding and amplifying the Latinx experience in the outdoors; providing greater leadership, mentorship, and professional opportunities while serving as a platform for sharing cultural connections and narratives that are often overlooked by the traditional outdoor movement.

Collection of forest education resources for K-2, including field programs, teacher professional development, publications, and curriculum.

Talk About Trees is an interactive, science-based program for pre-school through eighth grade students. Programs are presented by experienced facilitators and offered free to classrooms throughout Oregon.

Monarch Watch strives to provide the public with information about the biology of monarch butterflies, their spectacular migration, and how to use monarchs to further science education in primary and secondary schools. They engage in research on monarch migration biology and monarch population dynamics to better understand how to conserve the monarch migration.

Website with natural science resources for kids, including games, videos, animal exploration, and brain boosters.

Collection of free virtual tours of U.S. National parks that are interactive and dynamic. Powered by Google Earth.

The Schoolyard Habitats guide helps educators plan, build, and maintain a schoolyard garden.

The Native Plants and Foods Portal provides 5 educational toolkits that explore native and naturalized plants and foods from the Pacific Northwest region. This resource provides local Indigenous knowledge about the plants, and helps emphasize the relationships between you and plants, the community, and local areas. 

The Virtual Field Trips produced by The Nature Conservancy include exotic places and animals as well as America's rainforests and deserts through the lens of water. Each virtual field trip contains a video, teacher guide, and student activities.

Collection of lessons plans for all grade bands from different organizations, on a variety of topics related to environmental education.

Accessible Nature provides a list of trails that are wheelchair accessible or are very easy for walking. Their goal is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy nature. Each trail states whether it is wheelchair accessible, if it has audio interpretive information or rope guides, and if the trail has any difficult steps including rocks or roots.

ODE collection of resources to support edcuators, including teacher licensure, family engagement, educational standards, Oregon mentoring project, and teaching materials.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians offers a curriculum for grades one through eleven, aiming to deliver accurate representations of Native American histories and cultures to students throughout Oregon. The lessons cover a variety of topics, from significant historical events to traditions passed down through generations.

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes have collaborated to create a curriculum tailored to each tribe for Oregon public schools. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians curriculum primarily focuses on social studies and language arts, with only a few science-related activities. It encompasses a range of topics, from the land each tribe owns to their traditions.

The goal of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Program is to support teachers in collaboration with non-formal educators to foster Environmental Literacy of Kindergarten through 12th grade students by engaging students in activities and experiences that increase their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the environment and their relationship to it.

Oregon Parks Forever has a grant program called Ticket2Ride, which offers 3rd-5th grade students in Title I schools access to Oregon parks for experiential learning.

TrailLink provides information such as trail descriptions, maps, photos, and reviews for all the wheelchair accessible trails in Oregon.

OSU Extension partners with communities in every county of Oregon to provide information, services and expertise to meet local challenges and help every Oregonian thrive. Programs focus on healthy communities and economies, resilient and productive forestry and natural ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening, thriving youth, individuals and families.

This overview outlines the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and Oregon State Standards.