K-12 Education Programs (Schools/Groups)

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is dedicated to providing high quality educational programs that incorporate SERC research with hands-on and inquiry-based learning. Our programs are led by SERC staff and highly-trained volunteers. They emphasize environmental literacy (eLit) and the practices of science – one of the major components of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We offer programs K-12 schools, organized groups on Saturdays and in the Summer, and teacher professional development.

OfferingsOfferings
  • Curriculum & instructional materials, Field trips, Internships, Professional development/consulting for administrators, Professional development/consulting for teachers, Events/Symposiums
LocationLocation
    Other Location
  • Virtual
TimingTiming
    During school day
  • Summer
  • Weekends
  • Multi-Day
ThemesThemes
  • Climate Change
  • Marine & Coastal
  • Outdoor Learning
  • STEM
Academic AlignmentAcademic Alignment
    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Common Core English Language Arts
  • Head Start
LanguagesLanguages
    English
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