What is Envirothon?
North America Envirothon is North America’s largest high school environmental education competition. Reaching more than 500,000 students across North America annually, the Envirothon succeeds in its mission to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated citizens who are willing and prepared to work towards achieving a balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment.
The Envirothon works in partnership with local conservation districts, forestry associations, educators, and cooperating natural resource agencies to organize and conduct competitions on the local, regional, state, and/or provincial level. Winning teams from each state and province advance to the national Envirothon for an opportunity to compete for recognition, scholarships, and prizes.
Combining in-class curriculum and hands-on field experiences, the Envirothon program is an excellent way to supplement environmental education inside and outside the traditional classroom. Envirothon participants gain valuable knowledge and training in ecology and natural resource management principles and practices. Many students step away from the Envirothon experience excited about learning and motivated to pursue careers in environmental studies, environmental law, natural sciences, and natural resource management. Everyone Benefits from Envirothon Participation — Envirothon is more than a competition.
Together with teachers, schools and professionals, we hope to develop knowledgeable citizens who make informed decisions that affect the quality of life in our community. Ultimately, we hope to create new leaders who will provide an educated vision for our future and the wellbeing of our environment. Take advantage of Envirothon Today — Both teachers and students enjoy the Envirothon in-class learning that combines hands-on outdoor activities.
The five member teams then compete in local Envirothon events and the local winners advance to their state contests. Teachers from science disciplines as well as history and cultural studies participate. Some involve their entire classes, others just advise one of two teams of one or two members as a club or afterschool activity. Open to high school students, a team may be sponsored by a high school, homeschooled group, agricultural organization, scouts or community service group.
Teams are tested in five areas
The Envirothon works in partnership with local conservation districts, forestry associations, educators, and cooperating natural resource agencies to organize and conduct competitions on the local, regional, state, and/or provincial level. Winning teams from each state and province advance to the national Envirothon for an opportunity to compete for recognition, scholarships, and prizes.
Combining in-class curriculum and hands-on field experiences, the Envirothon program is an excellent way to supplement environmental education inside and outside the traditional classroom. Envirothon participants gain valuable knowledge and training in ecology and natural resource management principles and practices. Many students step away from the Envirothon experience excited about learning and motivated to pursue careers in environmental studies, environmental law, natural sciences, and natural resource management. Everyone Benefits from Envirothon Participation — Envirothon is more than a competition.
Together with teachers, schools and professionals, we hope to develop knowledgeable citizens who make informed decisions that affect the quality of life in our community. Ultimately, we hope to create new leaders who will provide an educated vision for our future and the wellbeing of our environment. Take advantage of Envirothon Today — Both teachers and students enjoy the Envirothon in-class learning that combines hands-on outdoor activities.
The five member teams then compete in local Envirothon events and the local winners advance to their state contests. Teachers from science disciplines as well as history and cultural studies participate. Some involve their entire classes, others just advise one of two teams of one or two members as a club or afterschool activity. Open to high school students, a team may be sponsored by a high school, homeschooled group, agricultural organization, scouts or community service group.
Teams are tested in five areas
- Aquatic Ecology
- Soils and Land Use
- Forestry
- Wildlife
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