Middle and high school programs that fit your classroom schedule. 
To ensure a high-quality educational experience, we only work with one class at a time. Programs run for about 50 minutes unless otherwise noted.
We can also assist your Arizona Envirothon team! To schedule, please contact Cassandra at 928-779-1745.
Adapt, Survive and Find Your Niche
Students will understand the roles of natural selection and adaptation in evolution.
Alien Plant Invaders
Learn what invasive plants look like and why land managers are concerned with this problem.
BioBug and Alternative Energy
Using our BioBug, explore current sources of energy, both traditional and “green.”
Climate Change
Students will learn about this "hot" topic as we delve into the causes & consequences of climate change.
Downtown Flagstaff Geology
Discover the history and geology of downtown Flagstaff with a focus on historic buildings made of local stone. Complementary check-out kit: “Downtown Flagstaff Geology”
Erupting Earth
Look at different types of volcanoes with an emphasis on northern Arizona. Supported by the National Park Service. Suggested FREE follow-up field trip: Sunset Crater Volcano Tour. Contact Cecilia Shields at (928) 526-0502 ext 222 for more information.
Everybody Counts
This introduction to population dynamics focuses on doubling and exponential growth.
Fire Ecology
Are forest fires always a bad thing? We'll take a look at the role of fire in our ponderosa pine ecosystem and how land managers use fire to maintain and create wildlife habitat. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Fire Ecology Field Trip”
Food and Fossil Fuels
In this timely and provocative program, students explore the often unexplored world of fossil fuel use in food production. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Healthy Body, Healthy Earth Field Trip”
For the Birds
Sharpen listening skills by identifying local bird calls! Suggested follow-up field trip: “For the Birds Field Trip”
GMOs and Us
Students discover the pros, cons, and effects of gene modification on foods. Suggested for high school; middle school see “Healthy Body, Healthy Earth: Gardening.” Suggested follow-up field trip: “Healthy Body, Healthy Earth Field Trip”
Grand Canyon Geology
Explore history through the layers of the Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon formation!
Groundwater in Flagstaff
Exploring Flagstaff’s water through a Project WET groundwater model and activities. Supported by NAU’s Water Research and Education Program.
Healthy Body, Healthy Earth: Gardening
Learn what the health of our soil has to do with the health of our bodies. Suggested for middle school; high school see “GMOs and Us.” Suggested follow-up field trip: “Healthy Body, Healthy Earth Field Trip”
Living within your Climate: From Pueblo Times to Modern Times
Sustainable living isn’t a new idea! Learn about sustainability through archaeology, focusing on northern Arizona. Supported by the National Park Service. Suggested FREE follow-up field trip of Flagstaff Area National Monuments; contact Cecilia Shields at (928) 526-0502 ext 222 for more information.
Mapping Migration
Learn about the journey that migratory birds make to their winter home.
People of the Grand Canyon
Get a picture of people's activities in the Grand Canyon throughout history.
Rainwater Harvesting
Water conservation and harvesting in Flagstaff. Supported by NAU’s Water Research and Education Program. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Willow Bend Tour”
Rock Talk
An introduction to rock categories, including a hands-on collection of rocks from northern Arizona.
Secret Life of a Plastic Bag
Learn the lifecycle of a plastic bag and the effects these everyday items have on our planet.
Secret Life of a Shoe
Your shoe has been all over the Earth! Learn how we can impact the earth through consumer choices.
Starry Skies
Understand how the Earth’s rotation and revolution affect the stars we see throughout the year.
Trash and the Three Rs
The 3Rs in Flagstaff. Supported by the City of Flagstaff. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Flagstaff Recycling Tour”
Water Quality
Students will learn the basics of water quality testing. Supported by NAU’s Water Research and Education Program. Suggested follow-up field trip: “Water Quality Field Trip”