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At Duke Farms, we believe nature is one of the most powerful teachers. Our education team has created a series of field-tested lesson plans designed to bring environmental learning to life—both in the classroom and out on the trail.
These resources are built to support hands-on, inquiry-based exploration of topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate resilience. Whether you're preparing for a visit to Duke Farms or simply bringing the outdoors into your classroom, our lessons are crafted to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong connection to the natural world.
Ready to teach. Easy to adapt. Rooted in real science.
If you’ve been keeping up to date with our activities, you might already have started a nature journal. In...
Seeds don't have legs... right? In this resource, explore how seeds move from their parent plant to different areas...
In this butterfly learning packet, we’ll unveil how butterflies grow and discover more about their anatomy.
With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of more birds! Some common backyard birds stay here for the winter...
You can do this activity anywhere there are trees! Go outside and take a walk nearby, or in your...
Fill in the blanks before reading the story! Download the worksheet PDF here.
You can do this activity anywhere you can find fallen tree snags, limbs, and logs. Try this activity while...
Every living species requires 5 things to survive: food, water, air, shelter, and space. An area where an organism...
Spring is finally here, and colors are starting to pop up everywhere! Are you looking for ways to get...
Learn how to use materials gathered in nature to create works of art! This guide will teach you how...
Even a small patch of ground can be a great way to make observations of natural elements. This investigation...
Flowers have long been a subject of beauty; from floral arrangements to still life paintings, there's an endless appreciation...
This set of lessons asks a lot of open-ended questions. It challenges you/your learners to actively explore and observe...
Plants are part of habitats, which are homes for animals. Just like people have different parts that perform different...
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