Youth Education
The future of Texas wildlife and natural resources lay in the hands of youth. Conservation Legacy has developed Learning Across New Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S.), a suite of educational programs for K-12 to utilize in formal and informal educational venues. Conservation Legacy programs deliver the private lands stewardship message using hands-on, science based interactive lessons. L.A.N.D.S. offers a variety of methods for educating youth including Discovery Trunks, Distance Learning Programs, Wildlife by Design, and L.A.N.D.S. Intensive Curricula.
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Wildlife by Design Classroom Presentations
Conservation Legacy
Wildlife by Design classroom presentations are available regionally, and are customized, hands-on, TEKS-aligned, grade (K-8) and unit specific educational presentations, brought directly to your classroom by a TWA Educator. Each program is designed for a classroom length period of time, 30-60 minutes and for a group of 20-45 students.
Stewarding Texas - A Scientific Exploration
Conservation Legacy
A one-of-a-kind and TWA original – Stewarding Texas is a compilation of lessons designed to engage students and educators in the value and importance of land stewardship actions in Texas. Stewarding Texas is Science TEKS aligned, available online, and found inside every TWA Discovery Trunk.
Youth On-demand Webinars
Conservation Legacy
Watch TWA’s On-demand Youth Webinars to spark your student’s interest, or as a great review after using our Discovery Trunks. On-demand Webinars are completely FREE, available 24/7, TEKS aligned, and only require a quick form before viewing.
Discovery Trunks
Conservation Legacy
Discovery Trunks are available year-round to educators, regardless if your teachings are field-based or in the classroom.
Trunks are full of Science TEKS-aligned, hands-on, curriculum-enhancing, natural resource materials and lessons, designed for grades K-8. Trunks are available in two-week reservation periods and are AVAILABLE AT NO COST!
Youth Videoconferencing
Conservation Legacy
Watch TWA’s Youth Videoconferencing programs to spark your student’s interest, or as a great review after using our Discovery Trunks. Videoconferencing programs are interactive, TEKS-aligned for grades K-8, and free to view!
Necropsy in a Box
Conservation Legacy
Necropsy in a Box provides quail and step-by-step instructions to guide your students through a quail necropsy in your own classroom. Grades 7-12
