Curriculum
From mini-lessons to full-blown seasonal curricula, NOLA’s downloadable lessons and activities are field-tested and tailor-made for outdoor programs.
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NOLA's Fall Curriculum: Autumn Adventures offers 35 fully developed, place-based lessons designed to align with North America's fall season (162 pages). The curriculum is tailored to outdoor programs serving children from pre-K through 5th grade, with specific Early Learning Goals (ELG) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) listed for each lesson.
The curriculum includes comprehensive teacher guides and additional resources to support dynamic, hands-on learning. Lessons are developed to fit within a 2-hour program, with the choice to add another hour with optional extension activities.
Click here for a sample of Autumn Adventures.
This interactive 10+ page lesson plan teaches children about bat biology, lifestyle, and ecological services through fun activities, stories, and recipes!
This interactive 10+ page lesson plan teaches children about the yellow jacket’s biology, lifestyle and ecological services through fun activities and stories.
Step into a world of interactive outdoor education with our Outdoor Learning Game collection of 16 exhilarating games designed to ignite curiosity and foster hands-on learning in the great outdoors. This diverse assortment of games offers endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and skill-building, all while having a blast in nature.
We recommend printing, laminating, and placing the cards on metal binder rings for quick access!
Winter Wonders: NOLA's Winter Curriculum offers 35+ fully developed, place-based lessons designed to align with North America's winter season (189 pages). The curriculum is tailored to outdoor programs serving children from pre-K through 5th grade, with specific Early Learning Goals (ELG) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) listed for each lesson.
The curriculum includes comprehensive teacher guides and additional resources to support dynamic, hands-on learning. Lessons are developed to fit within a 2-hour program, with the choice to add another hour with optional extension activities. Additionally, the Winter Wonders curriculum is tailored to students aged 5-12, however it can be easily modified for both younger and older students. Each lesson includes options for extending or simplifying activities for your class.
Click here for a sample of our Winter Wonders curriculum.
