In School

TES coordinates and provides in-school environmental education programs that:

• Improve student performance and cognitive development
• Encourage student-driven exploration and discovery 
• Leverage outdoor education opportunities like school
  gardens, local trails, parks and ponds, and open spaces
• Develop leadership, community, self-confidence, and
  broad environmental knowledge 

These programs include:

• Custom-tailored short- and long-term curriculum enhancement hands-on projects addressing NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards and STEAM education
• Curriculum-aligned presentations to inspire children’s sense of curiosity about nature and strengthen their connection to the natural world
• Do-it-yourself lesson plans for teachers at every comfort level to integrate the wonders and benefits of the outdoors into their teaching
• School-wide environmental projects including recycling, composting, and energy efficiency
• Curriculum-integrated design thinking modules addressing local, national, and global environmental issues