Educator Resources

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​We offer a variety of resources for SOLE teachers and students to support environmental education and Colorado history. For in-person SOLE programs, see the Program Options page. For events, including teacher workshops, see the Professional Development page.

 

Note: all of the resources and activities below can be accessed whether you are teaching in-person or online.

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Guided Activities, Available Seasonally

• Art Contest - for 3rd and 4th grade students with the chance to be featured in our annual SOLE calendar and the opportunity to win prizes. 

• Colorado Critter Challenge- March Madness style bracket game tied to 4th grade life science standards, with classrooms around the state competing against each other.  

• CPW Teacher Resources - trainings and educational resources for Colorado teachers, options vary from year to year.

• SOLE In-Class Programs - our standards-based, interactive programs held over Zoom or in-person.  Virtual programs are typically 45 minutes long. In-person programs are an hour long.  All participating SOLE schools must fill out a google form that was sent to them via email to schedule a program.

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Access Any Time

• Animal Adaptations HyperDoc (Español) - an interactive online resource following the 5E Model to support students in an inquiry-based, student-centered lesson - can be facilitated remotely or in-person.​

• Colorado's Wildlife Company Archived Digital Library - an archive of Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) quarterly publications from 1989 to 2008.  

• History Happened -  this history series consists of recorded videos and live, interactive programs, each focusing on Colorado's history through the lens of a different wildlife or natural resource. 

• Learning Resources Quick Guide - a classroom and family resource for virtual learning (access the complete list of resources).

• Nature Exploration Journal (Español) - a free, downloadable activity journal designed for students and families.

• Wild Classroom - a video and curriculum-based activity series which explore Colorado wildlife, ecosystems, backyard science, and our state parks and fish hatcheries. See below for the current videos and activities!

  • Antlers ​

  • Bighorn Sheep

  • Snake Sheds (3-5 Snake Sheds Curriculum)

  • Owls (3-5 Owls Curriculum)

  • Marmots (3-5 Marmots Curriculum)

  • Tarantulas (3-5 Tarantulas Curriculum)

  • Backyard Science: Snow

  • Riparian Ecosystems

  • Fish Hatcheries

  • Aquatic Nuisance Species