High school students identify macro-invertebrates from a coastal marsh in Virginia. Photo credit: NOAA Students learn about coastal habitat in New Jersey before going into the field. Photo credit: NOAA

Resources for Environmental Educators

NOAA Education
Other National Education
Other Regional Education

• NOAA Education
  Links and materials for both teachers and students on many topics related to natural resources managed by NOAA.
• NOAA's Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program
  NOAA's B-WET Program provides funds and technical expertise to support environment-based education in California (San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel), the Chesapeake Bay , and Hawaii.
• NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries Education Program
  Information for the general public, teachers (e.g., curriculum, lesson plans, and activities), and students (e.g., games, online books, information on marine careers, activities, and free materials). Also, links to education programs at individual marine sanctuaries. 
• NOAA's National Geodetic Survey Wetlands Restoration Homepage
  High-level source material and information on wetland restoration and survey techniques, sponsored by NOAA's National Geodetic Survey. This website can be used by high school and college students for reference material and by teachers to develop activities. 
• NOAA's National Ocean Service Education
  Kits, stories, and lesson plans related to natural resources managed by NOAA's National Ocean Service.
• NOAA's National Sea Grant education program
  Links to Sea Grant Educators Network, including K-12 resources, as well as Sea Grant Fellowship Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate fellowship opportunities. 
• NOAA's Undersea Research Program (NURP)
  Source material on NOAA research for teachers and upper-level students.   

Other National Education Resources

• EPA's Environmental Education Program
  Information on educator training, resources, grants programs, and other education-related information.
• Environmental Literacy Council
  Dedicated to helping citizens, especially young people, participate wisely in the environmental arena. For teachers, provides online resources for the classroom, including background information, scientific research and data, lesson plans, labs, and activities. For students, gives homework help and resources about various environmental topics.
• Estuaries.gov
  Official website for National Estuaries Day and a resource for teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the places where rivers meet the sea.
• North American Association for Environmental Education
  Professional association for environmental education. NAAEE members promote professional excellence in nonformal organizations, K-12 classrooms, universities (both instructors and students), government agencies, and corporate settings throughout North America and in over 55 other countries.
• National Environmental Education and Training Foundation
  Links for both source material and classroom activities.
• Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)
  Workbooks, kits, and reference materials for sale.

Other Regional Education Resources  

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation
  Education materials and links for students, teachers, and parents. Includes classroom activities and training opportunities.
• Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers
  Multiple links and a search tool for classroom activities, field studies, and professional development. See also the Chesapeake Bay Program Homepage
• Gulf of Mexico Foundation - Education programs
  Education is one of the main strong points in the Gulf of Mexico Foundation's framework. By fostering education and leadership programs, the Foundation aims to increase awareness, understanding, and stewardship of the Gulf.
• Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators Association (NAME)
  NAME is a "family" of educators in the Pacific Northwest passionate about oceans and watersheds. It is affiliated with the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), a non-profit organization that brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water.
• San Francisco Save-the-Bay
  Grade-level specific activities as part of a watershed curriculum and other source materials specific to San Francisco Bay for teachers.