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Livestream: Tuesday, March 2nd at 1pm ESTHow Nature Helps People
Jeff Opperman, Global Freshwater Lead Scientist, WWF-US
When ecosystems are healthy, they can provide us with countless benefits including clean air, water, and protection from storms. So by helping to protect nature, you create a win-win that also helps protect ourselves. At WWF, Jeff works on innovative science projects that use nature to reduce some of the risks facing communities around the world. Join Jeff as he shares some of these projects and demonstrates this mutualistic relationship between nature and people.
Suggested grade level: 6th – 10th
Participate and watch live at Wild Classroom's Conservation in the Classroom page: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/conservation-in-the-classroom
Weekly Plans
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Week 1 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about the POLAR BEAR
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Activity: WRITING
My Day on PatrolRead the diary of a polar bear patrol team member and write a journal entry imagining you are a part of the team protecting polar bears and people.
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© naturepl.com / Steven Kazlowski / WWF Article
Read the ArticleWhy do polar bears have white fur? And nine other polar bear facts.
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©Elisabeth Kruger / WWF-US Video
Watch the VideoArctic Conservation: Watch WWF's Elisabeth Kruger talk about Arctic animals, climate change, and indigenous communities.
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Trivia Game
Polar Bear Trivia GameHow much do you know about polar bears? Take our quiz to find out.
Day 2: Learn about FOOD'S CONNECTION TO NATURE
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Activity: MATH
How Much Water is in Your Lunch?Find out how much water it takes to produce the food items you might eat at lunch and create a pictograph.
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© Shutterstock Article
Read the ArticleLearn about the connections between different foods and species.
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© Pete Pearson / WWF-US Video
Learn from an expertPete Pearson from the WWF team talks about becoming a food waste warrior.
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© WWF-US / Rebecca Drobis Trivia Game
Food Waste Trivia GameHow does food waste effect nature? Take our quiz to find out.
Day 3: Learn about the RIVER DOLPHIN
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Activity: SOCIAL STUDIES
Dolphin Geography FlipbooksCreate a flipbook of information on the seven species of river dolphins and their habitats.
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© naturepl.com / Todd Pusser / WWF Article
Read the ArticleFreshwater dolphin species and facts. Learn about the charismatic animals swimming in rivers around the world.
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Game
What Amazon animal athlete do you relate to most?Answer seven questions about your habits, personality and interests to discover which Amazon animal athlete you relate to most.
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App
WWF Together AppInteract and learn about dolphins and 15 other featured species
Day 4: Learn about CORAL REEFS
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Activity: SCIENCE
The Case of the Missing Sea TurtlePlace climate change clues in sequence to solve the mystery behind the missing sea turtle.
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© Jürgen Freund / WWF Article
Read the ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Coral Bleaching and How We Can Stop It.
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Video
Watch the VideoWhy are coral reefs turning white?
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© John Aitchison / Silverback / Netflix Documentary
Check out the seriesLearn about Coastal Seas with Netflix's original documentary Our Planet. Visit the Our Planet website to dive deeper into the topic.
Day 5: Learn about TIGERS
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Activity: ARTS AND CRAFTS
I’m Proud of my StripesDesign your own unique tiger mask while learning about the physical characteristics of a tiger.
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© Theo Allofs / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleWhere Do Tigers Live? And Other Fun Tiger Facts.
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© JSWNP / DoFPS/ WWF-Bhutan Video
Watch the VideoCapturing Amazing Footage of a Wild Tiger in Bhutan.
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Trivia Game
Tiger Trivia GameHow much do you know about tigers? Take our quiz to find out.
Week 2 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about FRESH WATER
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Activity: POETRY
Like the River FlowsUsing similes and metaphors, write a poem that reflects the benefits of free-flowing rivers.
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© Paul Colangelo / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleLearn why free-flowing rivers are important and what WWF is doing to protect them by clicking through an interactive illustration.
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© John Aitchison / Silverback / Netflix Documentary
Check out the SeriesLearn about Fresh Water with Netflix's original documentary Our Planet. Visit the Our Planet website to diver deeper into the topic.
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© Shutterstock/lzf & WWF Free Rivers Free-flowing Rivers App
Explore the AppDiscover how wildlife, people and entire landscapes depend on healthy, flowing rivers in a free augmented reality app.
Day 2: Learn about MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
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Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Origami Butterfly PlanterLearn about monarchs' reliance on milkweed and create your own planter.
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© Monica Echeverria / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleNew study indicates a 53% decrease in area occupied by monarch butterflies.
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© Monica Echeverria / WWF-US Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Monica Echeverria answers questions from students about how monarchs survive their incredible journey.
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© Becca Skinner Infographic
Take ActionWhat Kind of Milkweed Should You Plant to Help Monarchs?
Day 3: Learn about CLIMATE CHANGE
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Activity: SCIENCE
Climate TrackersCreate climate timelines by recognizing patterns associated with climate changes.
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© Tiffany Boyd Article
Read the ArticleWhy are glaciers and sea ice melting?
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© John Aitchison / Silverback / Netflix Documentary
Watch the videoLearn about why we need sea ice and how polar bears are impacted by climate change from watching these short videos by Our Planet.
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© Shutterstock PowerPoint
View the presentationGo through the "Teaching Wildlife and Climate Change" slides to learn about the impacts of climate change on species around the world.
Day 4: Learn about SEA TURTLES
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Activity: SOCIAL STUDIES
Turtles on VacationLearn about different areas of the world that rely on sea turtles by creating ecotourism travel brochures.
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© Leighton Lum Article
Read the ArticleHow Long Do Sea Turtles Live? And Other Fun Sea Turtle Facts
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© Tanya Petersen / WWF Video
Watch the VideoA Turtle's Eye View of the Great Barrier Reef
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© Autumn Ashley / WWF-US Coloring Page
Color with WWFHawksbill sea turtle coloring page
Day 5: Learn about WILDLIFE
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Activity: COMMUNICATIONS
Be the VoiceUse creativity to create a public service announcement to raise awareness about wildlife crime.
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© WWF-US / Clay Bolt Article
Read the ArticleNine Reasons to Feel Hopeful for Wildlife
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© Giavanna Grein Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Giavanna Grein talks about wildlife trafficking and how she’s working hard to stop it.
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Quiz Game
Find Your Inner Animal QuizAnswer 8 fun questions about your personality and interests to discover the one animal that you relate to most. There are over 100 possible species!
Week 3 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about ECOSYSTEMS
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Activity: STEM
The Missing Piece*Participate in a fun engineering challenge to learn about the problems an ecosystem will face when it loses an important member.
*Note: Although instructions are written for a group, this activity can be done individually.
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© Greg Armfield / WWF Article
Read the ArticleSeven Unsung Ecosystems We Need to Survive
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© Bjorn Holland / Getty Images / WWF Documentary
Check out the SeriesLearn about how all ecosystems are connected in the episode One Planet of the Netflix original documentary Our Planet.
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Data Report
Review the ReportThe 2018 Living Planet Report summarizes the health of our planet and the threats to its ecosystems.
*Note: Although instructions are written for a group, this activity can be done individually.
Day 2: Learn about ADAPTATIONS
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Activity: STEM
Biomimicry Design ChallengeUse your creativity to develop an invention based on adaptations found in nature.
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© Matthew Newton / WWF-Aus Article
Read the ArticleInnovative Projects Help At-Risk Species Adapt to Climate Change
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© AGE FOTOSTOCK/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Species
Featured SpeciesMeet the master of camouflage: the day octopus.
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© David Aplin / WWF-US VIDEO
Learn from an ExpertListen as WWF's Dave Aplin discusses what makes the Arctic so unique and how wildlife have adapted to thrive in this harsh environment.
Day 3: Learn about OCEANS
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Activity: WRITING
A Need for the SeasWrite a persuasive letter for why our oceans need our protection.
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© naturepl.com / Michael Pitts / WWF Article
Read the ArticleOur oceans are haunted by ghost nets
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© NASA Video
Watch the VideoSir David Attenborough explains why we need a new global deal to protect our oceans.
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© Scott Dickerson / WWF-US Sound Clips
Listen to Underwater SoundsGrowing underwater noise in the Arctic puts whales and other animals at risk.
Day 4: Learn about ELEPHANTS
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Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Watch Your Noodles for Elephants' SakeCreate a collage to represent the impact of a common household ingredient has on elephant habitats.
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© naturepl.com / Anup Shah / WWF Article
Read the ArticleWhat's the difference between Asian and African elephants? And 8 other elephant facts
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© Chris J Ratcliffe / WWF-UK Video
Watch the VideoBaby Elephant Learns to Use Her Trunk
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Trivia Game
Elephant Trivia GameHow much do you know about elephants? Take our quiz to find out.
Day 5: Learn about BIODIVERSITY
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Activity: SOCIAL STUDIES
Biodiversity AuditComplete an audit of your backyard or neighborhood to determine ways that it can better support species.
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© Anthony Thijssent Article
Read the ArticleWhat is biodiversity?
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© WWF-US Computer Game
Extinction! A Biodiversity Crisis by Minecraft EducationLearn about threats to biodiversity in this game created in collaboration with WWF.
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© Shutterstock App
SEEK app by iNaturalistCheck out your local biodiversity by identifying plants and animals using image recognition technology.
Week 4 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about COMMUNITIES & NATURE
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Activity: SCIENCE
How to Outsmart an ElephantUse the scientific method to devise an experiment around human-elephant conflict.
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© Jaime Rojo / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleWith access to fresh water, a school garden grows
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© Emmanuel Rondeau / WWF-US Video
Watch the VideoWomen in Nepal lead the way in conserving forests
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© Istockphoto.com / WWF-Canada Ways To Get Involved
How to Do Your PartGreen tips you can do at home
Day 2: Learn about POLLINATORS
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Activity: SOCIAL STUDIES
The Great Monarch MigrationCreate a map of a monarch butterfly's migration journey and learn the importance of healthy grasslands.
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© Becca Skinner / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleWorking Together for Grasslands
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© Adam Voorhes / WWF-US, Styling by Robin Finlay Article & Video
Read & WatchA World without Bees
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© naturepl.com / Ingo Arndt / WWF Arts & Crafts
Craft ProjectCreate a butterfly feeder to add to your garden.
Day 3: It's Earth Day! Learn about the BENEFITS OF NATURE
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Activity: STEM
Nature's SpongesCreate a model of a wetland to understand its benefits.
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© Jaime Rojo Article & Video
Read & WatchValuing Nature: What is Nature Worth?
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© Eric Kruszewski / WWF-US Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Anita Van Breda shares how nature can help us be better prepared for disasters.
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© WWF-US Computer Game
Extinction! A Biodiversity Crisis by Minecraft EducationLearn about threats to biodiversity in this game created in collaboration with WWF.
Day 4: Learn about TECHNOLOGY IN NATURE
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Activity: READING & WRITING
The Ranger DiariesRead an article about wildlife rangers using GPS collars on elephants and compose a journal entry as if you were a ranger.
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© Emmanuel Rondeau / WWF-US Article & Video
Read & WatchSaving biodiversity with tech and AI
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© WWF / Conservation Media Article
Read the ArticleNew patented technology helps save endangered black-footed ferrets
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Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Ryan Young shares how maps and other technology can be helpful tools when studying the environment.
Day 5: Learn about FORESTS
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Activity: SOCIAL STUDIES
Trees and Tigers*Complete a scavenger hunt around your house to discover the number of products that come from forests.
*Note: Although the instructions indicate the activity is performed on school grounds, the procedure can be applied to any indoor environment.
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© naturepl.com / Tim Laman / WWF-Canon Article
Read the ArticleWhy the FSC label matters to wildlife and all of us
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© Courtesy of Linda Walker Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Linda Walker explains what makes trees so special
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© Adriano Gambarini / WWF Game
What Kind of Tree Are You?Answer these seven simple questions to discover the tree you relate to most.
*Note: Although the instructions indicate the activity is performed on school grounds, the procedure can be applied to any indoor environment.
Week 5 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Activity: SCIENCE
What's the Connection?Learn how your use of energy is connected to polar bears through cause and effect.
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Article
WWF & Renewable EnergyRead about what WWF is doing to enforce renewable energy and what you can do.
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© WWF-US / Eric Kruszewski Video
Watch the VideoHow a small Texas town is using wind power to create a cleaner future
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© Brent Stirton / Getty Images / WWF-UK Quiz Game
Take the QuizHow well do you know renewable energy? Put your knowledge to the test.
Day 2: Learn about the AMAZON
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Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
The Umbrella EffectCreate a hanging mobile of Amazon species, including the Amazon river dolphin.
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© Greg Armfield / WWF-UK Article
Fun FactsWhat animals live in the Amazon? And 8 other Amazon facts
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App
WWF Together AppLearn about jaguars and play a game that tests your speed against theirs.
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© André Bärtschi/WWF Video
Watch the VideoThe Peruvian Amazon: A land of abundance
Day 3: Learn about STOP FOOD WASTE DAY
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Activity: SCIENCE
Food Waste Warrior: Taking the Lesson HomeUse the log to record what gets tossed in the kitchen and determine ways to reduce food waste at home.
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©Shutterstock Do Your Part
Helpful TipsWays to make your food go further
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© Shutterstock Video
Watch the VideoChange the way you think about food
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© Lorin Hancock / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleMilk's impact on the environment
Day 4: Learn about PLASTICS
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Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Only Jellies in the BellyCreate a jellyfish out of recycled plastic materials to understand how sea turtles often mistake trash for food.
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© Troy Mayne / WWF Article
Read the ArticleWhat do sea turtles eat? Unfortunately, plastic bags
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© WWF-Germany Video
Watch the VideoMeet the newly discovered ocean species polluted with plastic
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© WWF / Erin Simon Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Erin Simon explains the problem with plastics in nature and what you can do to help.
Day 5: Learn about GRASSLANDS
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Activity: SCIENCE
Don't Treat Soil Like DirtSet up this experiment to observe and understand the importance of soil to healthy life.
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© Clay Bolt Photos
Featured speciesParty in the grass: the biodiversity of grasslands
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© WWF-US / Day's Edge Documentary
Check out the SeriesNow available on YouTube, watch the Grasslands episode of the NETFLIX original docuseries, Our Planet.
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Article
Read the ArticleUnderstanding grassland loss in the Northern Great plains
Week 6 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about WATER CONSERVATION
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Activity: MATH
A Drop in the BucketAfter evaluating your family's water use, rethink your day's activities with a tighter water budget.
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Video
Watch the VideoHow your t-shirt can make a difference
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© Jaime Rojo / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleSaving water and money with rain barrels
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Coloring Page
Color with WWFWater lilies coloring page
Day 2: Learn about the SPECIES OF THE POLES
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Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Penguin OrigamiFollow these folding instructions to create a paper penguin.
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© Scott Dickerson / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleWhat is a walrus haulout and what does it mean for the planet?
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© Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock / WWF-Canada Video
Watch the VideoHow narwhals use their tusks
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App
WWF Together AppLearn more about polar species like penguins, polar bears, and whales with this interactive app.
Day 3: Learn about SUSTAINABILITY
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Activity: WRITING
Eating Our PlanetWrite a creative letter to a future pen pal describing the state of Earth 50 years from now, based on our current use of resources.
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© Shutterstock / Kitch Bain / WWF-Sweden Article
Read the ArticleWhere did your can of tuna come from?
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Video
Watch the VideoWant to help save the world's forests? Look for the FSC label when you shop.
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© WWF Board Game
Play the gameDownload and print the free game pack to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals.
Day 4: Learn about BIRDS
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© Ola Jennersten/WWF-Sweden Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Apple Bird FeederHelp birds stay healthy by creating a feeder to hang outside.
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© Day's Edge / WWF-US Infographic
Read the InfographicGrassland birds of the Northern Great Plains
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© Matthew Newton / WWF-Aus Video
Watch the VideoHelping shy albatross adapt to a changing climate
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© Chris McCann / WWF-US Species
Featured SpeciesLearn about the endangered Galápagos penguin.
Day 5: Learn about ENDANGERED SPECIES
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Activity: MATH
The Future of SpeciesCreate a graph using data on threatened and endangered species populations.
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© WWF-US Computer Game
Extinction! A Biodiversity Crisis by Minecraft EducationRide a rollercoaster through time to learn about causes of extinction throughout history in this WWF collaboration game.
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© Thomas A. Jefferson Species
Featured SpeciesThe vaquita: 5 facts about the most endangered marine mammal
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© Shutterstock / Edmund O'Connor Article
Read the ArticleClimate change could imperil half of plant and animal species in the world’s most naturally rich areas
Week 7 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about MARINE SPECIES
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Activity: STEM
Be Careful What You Fish ForUse materials from home in this fun science experiment that demonstrates the effects of bycatch and the importance of sustainable fishing.
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© naturepl.com / Doug Perrine / WWF-Canon Article
Read the ArticleShark Facts vs. Shark Myths
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© WWF-US / Michele Kuruc Video
Learn from an ExpertLearn about threats to ocean species from WWF's Vice President of Marine Policy, Michele Kuruc.
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© WWF-Malaysia / Eric Madeja Video
Watch the VideoSaving Coral Reefs, One Fragment at a Time
Day 2: Learn about AFRICAN SPECIES
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© WWF / Bas Huijbregts Activity: PUZZLE
African Elephant PuzzleWatch the Conservation in the Classroom livestream with Bas Huijbregts on African elephants and complete the puzzle.
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Quiz Game
Take the QuizThink you're a rhino expert? Take the rhino IQ quiz and put your knowledge to the test
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© naturepl.com / Anup Shah / WWF Video
Watch the VideoCollaring a zebra to track its record migration
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© WWF / Carlos Drews Featured Species
Fun Animal FactsWhat do gorillas eat? And other gorilla facts
Day 3: Learn about ASIAN SPECIES
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Activity: READING & WRITING
Uporny's Story and A Look Through a Tiger's EyesRead the comic story and then write a journal entry from the point of view of a tiger.
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© Valeriy Maleev / naturepl.com Video
Watch the VideoStunning footage of snow leopard and her quadruplet cubs
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© Richard Barrett / WWF-UK Featured Species
Fun Animal FactsWhat do pandas eat? And other giant panda facts
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© WWF-US / Sam Hurd Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Asian Species expert, Nilanga Jayasinghe, shares about her work protecting tigers.
Day 4: Learn about SOUTH AMERICAN SPECIES
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© WWF Activity: ART
Sloth Coloring PagePut your artistic skills to work in this detailed sloth coloring page.
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© Heather Finn / WWF-Canon Video
Watch the VideoSee the outcome of a giant tortoise traffic jam in the Galapagos
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© Shutterstock Featured Species
Fun Animal FactsWhy are sloths slow? And six other sloth facts
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Arts & Crafts
Wear it WildDecorate your own flamingo mask
Day 5: Learn about NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES
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© Thomas Lee / WWF-US Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Bison OrigamiCreate a bison origami to pair with the bison segment of the WWF Together app.
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© WWF-US / Clay Bolt Video
Watch the VideoWelcome home! Bison released into new territory
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© WWF-US / Clay Bolt Video
Learn from an ExpertWWF's Kristy Bly shares about one of North America's most endangered mammals—the black-footed ferret.
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© Klein & Hubert / WWF Featured Species
Fun Animal FactsTen interesting facts about gray wolves
Week 8 Daily Activity Plans
Day 1: Learn about PLANTS
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© WWF Activity: ART
Baobab Tree Coloring PagePut your artistic skills to work by coloring this detailed image of a baobab tree.
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© Lauren Simmonds / WWF-UK Article
Read the ArticleSeagrass – the lesser known superstar in the fight against the climate crisis
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© Antonio Busiello / WWF-US Interactive
Click the DiagramMangroves may be one of nature's best defenses against a changing climate
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© Michel Gunther / WWF Documentary
Check out the SeriesLearn about all of the benefits forests provide by watching the Forests episode of NETFLIX’s original docuseries, Our Planet – now available on YouTube.
Day 2: Learn about NATURE
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Activity: SOCIAL STUDIES
Biodiversity AuditDownload the SEEK app and use it to identify the species in your own backyard.
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© WWF Video
Watch the VideoWatch the together possible video to learn about how we approach our work.
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© Martin Harvey / WWF-Canon Article
Wildlife and Climate ChangeRead about various ways climate change is impacting species and what WWF is doing to help.
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© Shutterstock.com / multiart Interactive
Do You Know Your Animal Poo?See if you can correctly name the species leaving behind each sample.
Day 3: Learn about OCEAN ZONES
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Activity: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
How Low Can They Go?*Learn about zones of the ocean and the diving abilities of various marine species in this game of limbo.
*Note: Best played with a group but can be set up by an adult and played by an individual.
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© Kel Zuki / WWF-US Article
Read the ArticleBizarre deep-sea crustaceans
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© Courtesy of Dominic Andradi-Brown Video
Learn from an ExpertLearn about conservation in the twilight zone from WWF marine scientist, Dominic Andradi-Brown.
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Documentary
Check out the SeriesExplore the open ocean in the High Seas episode of NETFLIX's original docuseries, Our Planet – now available on YouTube.
*Note: Best played with a group but can be set up by an adult and played by an individual.
Day 4: Learn about EARTH'S GIANTS
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Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Paw to PawCreate a plaster handprint and compare its size to that of a polar bear paw.
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© Kevin Schafer / WWF-Canon Article
Read the ArticleGiants of the Ocean: Whale Facts
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Quiz
Test Your Knowledge: African LionThink you're a lion expert? Take this quiz about the big cats.
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© WWF Coloring Page
Color with WWFColor in this detailed drawing of the world's largest land animal, the African elephant.
Day 5: Learn about JUNGLES
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© Neil Ever Osborne / WWF-US Activity: ARTS & CRAFTS
Recycled OrangutanCut out and decorate this template to create your own orangutan decoration.
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Article
Read the ArticleLiving among the trees: Five animals that depend on forests
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© Emmanuel Rondeau / WWF France Quiz
Test Your Knowledge: JaguarTake this quiz about one of the Amazon's famous residents: the jaguar
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© Andy Isaacson / WWF Documentary
Check out the SeriesNow available on YouTube, watch the Jungles episode of NETFLIX's original docuseries, Our Planet.