 Teaching climate change to high school students can be daunting—complex science, data-heavy concepts, and a range of social and economic impacts to consider. But with the right approach, climate change activities, and resources, you can guide your students through this important topic in a meaningful, memorable, and scientific way.
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YES! Winter break is upon many of us, the holidays are in full effect, and you want to spend this break, well, taking a break! So planning a New Years activity for your experiential learners when you all return is not even something you can wrap your mind around right now. Your goal is to get a break! I completely get it.
 Looking for service learning project ideas for your high school students? Want them to get involved and give back this holiday season? Winter is a great time to do that. Community needs are in high demand during the winter. Check out some winter-inspired service-learning project ideas and examples to help you get started!
Need some experiential learning holiday activities for teens this season? This time of year can get a little crazy, but the energy that leads up to this string of holidays and the impending break can be a good thing if channeled in the right way. I engage students in experiential holiday activities for the classroom that are fitting for the time of year.
Yes, this time of year can be a little chaotic, but it is also one of my favorite times of year in my high school classroom and home learning environment with my own children. 
As someone with a background in biology, the first places I would think to go for scientific inquiry experiences is outside or in a lab. Next would be the kitchen. Need some easy kitchen science experiment ideas? Head inside -->
 “What are some effective group work strategies for students?” I’m asked this question a lot, and understand it well as a project-based educator. I’ve been through the ups and downs that come along with group projects, and as a result, have developed some group work strategies for effective collaboration. Let’s take a look.
 Happy Halloween, friends! Halloween is a super fun and creative holiday that kids tend to love. A LOT. This holiday filled with candy, late nights, and tons of energy, can also pose challenges for teachers and parents—myself included!
Kids' spirit for Halloween can also present an incredible opportunity to create meaningful change in the community through project-based learning. Let’s explore how we can channel this enthusiasm into impactful projects!  Hey there! Let’s chat about something we all want but sometimes struggle to put into practice: experiential learning. It’s an amazing approach that, when done right, transforms the learning experience. But the big question is: How do we move it from the land of theory into our actual teaching day?
 Hispanic Heritage Month projects offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the rich and diverse history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. As educators, we can deepen this learning experience through student-led project-based learning (PBL). Let’s dive into 10 Hispanic Heritage Month project-based learning driving questions.
 Inquiry-based learning questions are the heart of a classroom that thrives on curiosity, critical thinking, and student engagement. What does that look like in action? Let's take a look!
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Blog IntentTo provide innovative educational resources for educators, parents, and students, that go beyond lecture and worksheets. AuthorSara Segar, experiential life-science educator and advisor, curriculum writer, and mother of two. 
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