Educational Materials, Lessons, & Curriculum
Topics like soil, water, conservation, gardening, nutrition, and agriculture can easily be incorporated into the classroom as an engaging way to meet educational standards while connecting students with the world around them. We have compiled a number of resources within our online file storage system which are linked here, organized by topic and grade level.
Conservation Resources by Topic
If you would like to access the presentation, handout materials, and Zoom recordings from a past workshop, select the course topic below. You can also check out our Backyard Conservation Workshop videos on our San Juan SWCD YouTube Channel.
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NRCS Backyard Conservation Publication
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This is the foundation of the Backyard Conservation Workshop series
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Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources that may be helpful if you home school or if you are looking for something fun and educational to do at home with your kids.
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NASA Kids Club
Want to build a rocket? Have at it — and plenty of other space-related projects and activities. -
Code.org
Backed by some of the biggest names in tech, Code.org’s stated mission is to grow computer science learning by fostering its inclusion in school curriculum. In addition to its Hour of Code series, the site also features an Intro to Computer Science course for K-8, programming tutorials in languages such as Python and JavaScript, mobile app development activities, and other resources. -
Zoom (PBS Kids) (Not related to the virtual meeting app)
Check out activities, games, and downloadable offline projects from PBS Kids’ series Zoom, a show made “by kids, for kids” that encourages curiosity and ingenuity across a range of subjects. -
Computer Science Unplugged
No computer? No problem, at least once you’ve downloaded the lesson plan for My Robotic Friends or another “unplugged” activity.