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Ecosystems Education

We are working on updating our education pages and the resources we share. If you don't see what you are looking for, please send us an e-mail.

Classroom Lesson Plans

Elementary School (Coming Soon)

Elementary School (Coming Soon)

Middle-High School (Coming Soon)

Middle-High School (Coming Soon)

Additional Resources and Activities

"I am A..." videos & coloring pages about science careers

"I am A..." videos & coloring pages about science careers

Animal Coloring Pages from USGS WERC

Animal Coloring Pages from USGS WERC

Can You Spot an Otter?

Can You Spot an Otter?

Frog Quiz!

Frog Quiz!

Outstanding in the Field Podcasts

Outstanding in the Field Podcasts

Background Information for Teachers

The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area Geonarrative

This geonarrative highlights the consequences of climate and environmental change; effects of management actions on communities, lands, and species; and risks and solutions to harmful invasive species, wildlife diseases, and contaminants in the environment. It also illustrates how science is essential for resource management decisions that protect and conserve lands and waters enjoyed by communities across the U.S.