Plum Landing

Description

Plum Landing is a website that includes resources for educators and parents to lead environmental activities with groups of kids. Topics include urban and rural habitats and species, heat island effect, watersheds, and biodiversity.

A girl with pale skin and long brown hair holds up a drawing of a landscape. She is outdoors.

Recommendations

The strengths of this resource are:

  • activities are interactive
  • resource is easy to use, with multiple entry points for different perspectives
  • website, resources, and handouts are accessible and available in both English and Spanish
  • website is divided into camp, afterschool, and family activities

Users should note that:

  • the website includes a lot of content, which could be overwhelming

At a Glance

Format

  • Website includes downloadable lesson plans, videos, activities

Audience

  • Content is geared towards K – 5th grade

Facilitation

  • Should be facilitated by an adult or youth leader

Last Updated

2017

Source(s)

Support Extension