Classroom Resources
The Forsyth Soil and Water Conservation District offers engaging, in-person lessons and hands-on activities designed to enhance classroom instruction and afterschool programs.
Our educational programs explore a variety of environmental topics, including:
- Environmental science
- Natural resource conservation
- The water cycle
- The importance of healthy soils
- The role and importance of farmers in our communities
- Agriculture
Featured Lesson: The Soil Is Alive!
Bring soil to life with this interactive lesson exploring the important role worms play in our ecosystem!
Students will have the opportunity to touch and observe a real worm, learn about its habitat, and discover how all living things, big and small, are connected within our environment.
This lesson can be adapted to accommodate any grade level.
Programs for Grades K–12
We serve students in grades K–12, and all lessons can be customized to best meet the needs, interests, and learning objectives of your classroom or afterschool program.
Our lessons incorporate North Carolina Learning Standards. If desired, lesson plans outlining the specific standards and educational objectives can be shared with your school.
Free Educational Resources for Teachers
Explore these additional resources to support environmental education in your classroom.
Grades K–8
- Project Learning Tree Sample Lesson Plans
- Sample Activities – Grades K–8
- Habitat Activity – Grades K–2
Grades 9-12
- Project WET Lesson Plans
- Nature Conservancy Lesson Plans
- NC Environmental Educators Resource Database
Agriculture Educators
Bring Environmental Education to Your Classroom!
For more information about our in-classroom programs, lesson topics, or educational activities, please contact our staff. We would love to work with you to bring engaging, hands-on environmental education experiences to your students!
