Learn about a variety of ways that recreationists can minimize their effects on wildlife and the environment. That privilege of being outdoors comes with a great responsibility: learning and abiding by a proper set of “outdoor ethics.”

This Story Map Journal centers on World War One. This was a conflict on a level never before seen on the planet. Initially, the conflict was largely a European affair until an impressive piece of spy work by the British intelligence community brought the USA into the conflict. Key Questions: How and why did the U.S. become involved in the Great War? How was the United States able to stay out of the war initially? What were the factors that led to the U.S. declaration of war? What were the logistics behind U.S. mobilization? How did the U.S. strategy differ from that of the Allies? How and when did the war end? Contains links to student materials and teacher materials for creating lesson plans.

During the 1840s tens of thousands of American migrants made long journeys through the American West seeking land in Oregon, gold in California, and religious liberty in Utah.

This presentation provides an overview of the 2020 Music Standards of Learning and is specifically geared toward K-8 general music teachers.

Learn about a variety of owl species found around the world. The Wildlife Center team discusses the amazing adaptations of owls and what makes them so unique as patients. The team explains the common injuries in owl patients and the causes for admission that are, unfortunately, often human-caused. Dr. Karra and rehabilitator Brie explain what the wildlife medicine and rehabilitation process is like for a variety of owl species found in Virginia, and outreach coordinator Alex shares Quinn the Great Horned Owl's story.UNTAMED looks at the wild and often perilous world of wildlife, as seen through the eyes of the patients of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, a non-profit teaching and research hospital for native wildlife.

Think before you click. When online make sure to stay safe, always keep your personal information private and make sure that the website you are using is safe and age appropriate. If you are unsure, ask a trusted adult.

Let’s learn about community helpers!  What do you want to be when you grow up?  A farmer, police officer, teacher, librarian, doctor…?

In this lesson, students will have a brief introduction to creating an app in Code.org’s App Lab.  They will then create an app that will determine if three given lengths can form a triangle or not.

Let’s stay safe online!  Be a danger ranger and protect yourself from online and offline predators!

In the digital world that we live in, safe computing practices are essential for all students. Help students understand the difference between safe and unsafe computing practices while also applying the skill of comparing and contrasting information in a text.

Create a fake social media page for a teacher in Spanish that students will then learn how to protect their information through playing an online simulation game.

In this lesson, students will apply debugging to coding in javascript, correcting math expressions, and a simple electrical circuit.

Dive into the exciting world of augmented reality while exploring how to conserve our natural resources.  Get your creative juices flowing as you design your very own natural resource drawing and bring it to life using AR technology and apps.

Let’s play with our hands and minds and discover our favorite STEM station! 

This engaging lesson offers students multiple opportunities to collect data and create their own charts and graphs as they rotate through fun and exciting stations that incorporate computer science, math, science, and visual art.

Students will use the internet to research how the internet, and computing, and innovation have influenced change in the world of Aviation for the past 50 years. They will use the information gathered to create a slide presentation of their findings. Students will give an oral presentation of their research findings.

This engaging light lesson will allow your students to combine science, basic computer science and art concepts to construct their own understanding of how light passes through various materials.  Students will build their own light box to use for making art, and even be able to troubleshoot basic hardware problems all in one lesson!

First, students will listen to the read-alouds listed above over several days.  Students will begin to be able to identify and sort items according to needs vs. wants.  The students will have to choose items carefully and responsibly in order to ensure that their wants are not getting in the way of their needs.  Next, students will listen to the “Needs and Wants Explained - Facts for Kids” video.  Students will then complete an interactive Word Wall sort by sorting needs and wants into their correct categories.Then, the teacher will give each student a scenario (Example:  I need you to collect 3 needs and 1 want).  Students will bring them to the carpet where students will sort their chosen items into two groups (needs vs wants).  Teachers and students will discuss the sorted items and allow students to explain the reasoning behind their choices.   Finally, students will discuss why we need to be responsible with our choices when we use technology.

Students experiment with different modes of communication to see first hand which way is more efficient.

Does all aquatic weed release oxygen during photosynthesis? Let’s find out! We will be observing this using one of your favorite sodas, as well as water.