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Curiosity becomes action.

Explore the science. Ask better questions. Do something that helps the Earth.

For students & teachers

Two ways to start.

Free environmental investigations designed around eighth grade, with room to adapt for grades 6–9. Follow a watershed, investigate pollution, explore wildlife, and plan a local action.

A shared learning journey

Understand. Investigate. Take action.

Each teacher plan has a matching student activity. Students collect observations, examine evidence and consider an action that fits their community.

Activities can be completed with ordinary classroom materials. Outdoor work is optional, and teachers supervise any field activity or public sharing.

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Observations during frog studies in Panama

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