Plan your fall, winter, or spring classroom visit from New Pioneers!

School classes of all ages are welcome to spend a few hours or the whole day with the New Pioneers' team to learn about the interdisciplinary wonders of environmental education! From outdoor exploration of plant life to interactive activities about sustainability, each lesson from New Pioneers aligns with Kentucky Academic Standards.

Interested in a classroom visit from New Pioneers? Contact education@newpioneers.org or call our office at (859) 336-5070. (The New Pioneer's team asks that all classroom visits are requested no later than six weeks prior to their proposed date. )

Animal Kingdom Suggested grades: 1-3 Let your students explore the wonders of the animal kingdom through engaging activities about animal behavior, adaptations, and relationships! -Animal for the Day (LS1.D) -Animal Tracks (LS1.D) -Busy Bees, Busy Blooms (LS1.A & LS2.A) -Predators and Prey (LS2.A)
Plant Power! Suggested grades: K-2 Foster your student's natural curiosity on the many mysteries of plant life through exploring local life cycles, seed dispersal methods, and plant products! -A Tree's Life (LS1.B) -Build a Flower (LS1.A) -Dandelion Delight (LS1.B) -Have Seeds, Will Travel (LS1.A) -Seed Dispersal Dances (LS2.A) -"Wood" You Believe It? (ESS3.A)
The 5 R's of Sustainability Suggested grades: 2-4 These activities explore actions that benefit and harm the environment, preparing students to make informed decisions and lead sustainable lifestyles! -Do the "Rot" Thing! (LS2.A) -How Long Until It's Gone? (ESS3.A) -Make Your Own Paper (ESS3.A & ETS1.A) -Recycling Relay (ESS3.A) -Red Light, Green Light (ESS3.C)
Water Wonders! Suggested grades: 2-5 Let's talk about the importance of water, aquatic critters, and healthy water quality! -Blue Planet (ESS2.C) -Macroinvertebrate Mayhem (ESS3.C) -Pond Pals (LS4.D & LS1.B) -Seeing Watersheds (ESS2.A)