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“Your Unique Gifts” Student Writing Lesson
We all have gifts worthy of sharing. What’s your gift?

Visual Learning: Old Leaves, New Wisdom
This Visual Learning Lesson will get your students thinking about what modern civilization can learn from ancient texts and traditions.

Monarchs and Ballerinas: How Butterflies Turn My Students Into Earth Heroes
In 2012, Minnuette Rodriguez started a small butterfly nursery to help her students strengthen their connection to nature. As students watch the butterflies’ transformations from egg to adult, Minnuette watches her students

This Marine Biologist Taught at Occupy Camps. Now She’s Written Curriculum to Inspire Students to Action.
Middle school and high school students constantly hear about the many challenges our society faces—from fracking to police shootings to corporatization. What they don’t hear enough about is what they can do

Ecological Footprint Calculator
Take the Ecological Footprint quiz to measure your impact, and explore solutions to leave a kinder, gentler impression on Mother Earth. Bonus: K-12 Climate Change Week activities

Writing Contest
Winter 2015 National Student Writing Competition: Letting Go of Worry
Want a motivator to take your students’ writing to a higher level? Here’s an opportunity for them to write for a real audience, and the chance to get published by an award-winning

Writing Contest
Winter 2015: “Letting Go of Worry” Middle School Winner Leah Berkowitz
Leah Berkowitz is a student at West Valley City School in Spokane, Washington. She read and responded to the YES! Magazine online article “Life After Worry” by Akaya Windwood. Read Leah’s essay

Writing Contest
Winter 2015: “Letting Go of Worry” High School Winner Rechanne Waddell
Rechanne Waddell is a student at Cypress Springs High School in Cypress, Texas. She read and responded to the YES! Magazine online article “Life After Worry” by Akaya Windwood. Read Rechanne’s essay

Writing Contest
Winter 2015: “Letting Go of Worry” University Winner Noah Schultz
Noah Schultz is studying for a double major in human development and sustainability through Oregon State University’s online program. He read and responded to the YES! Magazine online article “Life After Worry”