Educator Resources

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Resource Database Search

For online and other instructional resources and professional development, search our interactive online database by keyword.

Educator Support Resources

The Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs serves as a clearinghouse for all the environmental education resources in the state. In addition, other divisions in the department offer environmental education field trips, professional development and resources for North Carolina's PreK-12 teachers, nonformal educators and homeschool educators. Professional development opportunities offered by DEQ divisions provide educators with credits towards the NC Environmental Education Certification Program.

Professional Development

Learn about opportunities for educators throughout North Carolina

Find Resource

Find resources by type, location, distance, environmental focus, audience or age group

Add New Resource

Add a news announcement, general information, upcoming event or environmental resource

Classroom Visits and In-School Field Trips

Many environmental education organizations and agencies offer off-site educator programs

Curriculum and Lesson Plans

A wealth of curriculum materials and lesson plans

Field Trips

More than 200 Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina provide field trip opportunities for Pre-K-12 students

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Certification

Earn your Environmental Education Certification

Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators.

Learn more about our River Basin Program

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Videos and Livestreams

Interactive Maps and GIS Resources

Publications

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