The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers this extensive collection of lesson plans for K-12 science educators. These lesson plans were designed by DEC environmental educators for classroom teachers as well educators who work in other educational environments. In particular, these materials may appeal to those who work in nature centers, after-school programs, or nature camps. Visitors can browse this collection by grade level: grades pre-k - 3; grades 3 - 6; and grades 6 - 12. These lesson plans, worksheets, and activities address a range of topics including animals, soil erosion, recycling, aquatic science, wildlife conservation, and more. All materials are available for download in PDF format.