Lessons & Teaching Kits

	Environmental Citizenship Kits Environmental Citizenship teaching kits include curriculum guides and teaching materials especially designed for middle and high school teachers and students. . The following kits are available to rent: Atlantic Salmon & Trout: A watershed wide view Bobcats: Predators in a changing landscape Please contact our School Programs Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for fees and availability.
	Environmental Learning for the Future™ Teaching Kits Environmental Learning for the Future™ (ELF) teaching kits are self contained modules used for teaching environmental science subjects. Kits include curricula and interactive teaching materials ideally suited the subject matter at hand. Schools interested in receiving specialized training in the use of these kits should contact our School Programs Manager at 802-359-5000 x232 . ELF™ Kits address the following topics: Habitats, Cycles, Adaptations, Designs of Nature, Earth and Sky. (PDFs linked to each bolded title) . Environmental Learning for the Future™ (ELF) is widely recognized as the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s (VINS) award-winning environmental education program designed for elementary-aged children and taught by parents and other community volunteers. Environmental Learning for the Future™ (ELF) also encapsulates VINS’ philosophy for delivering environmental education programs that serve the ever changing needs of today’s schools. VINS continues to develop innovative environmental education programs and partnerships that connect children, families, and adults alike to the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
	Water Quality Testing Kit Provided by the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. . This self contained water quality testing kit includes everything you need to assess the physical and chemical parameters of your local stream or water body. The kit includes: tests and instruction guides for dissolved oxygen, nitrates, temperature and pH; supplemental curriculum materials; and information about the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. . Free professional development programs available with the Water Quality Testing Kit. Learn more» . Please contact our School Programs Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for fees and availability.
	Hands on Nature Visit our eNature Store—Purchase Today! This popular book provides information and activities to assist educators and parents in exploring the local environment with children. Hands on Nature includes more than 40 natural science units grouped around five themes: Adaptations, Cycles, Designs of Nature, Habitats and Earth and Sky. This up-to-date, easy-to-use environmental education handbook both enables novice leaders to teach subjects successfully and offers creative new approaches for experienced educators.
	Small Wonders Visit our eNature Store—Purchase Today! Small Wonders introduces children ages 3 through Kindergarten to the natural world. Based on a hands-on educational approach, children learn about their environment by seeing and doing. This is a great resource for anyone working with young children.

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