The Holbrook Explorer

International Children’s Book Day celebrates the vibrant imagination of children, encourages them to explore the world of literature, and acknowledges the role of authors, illustrators, translators, a

For educators, the past two years have presented unprecedented challenges to keep students engaged in curricula.

What is the long-term effect and what about student travel? The coronavirus crisis has required learning institutions to adapt rapidly to an online model.

For every educator planning a big trip for their students, it is vital to prepare your students for the exciting journey ahead of them in order to make sure they get the most out of their travel exper

Educators are often looking for ways to incorporate STEM activities into their travel programs.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” — Saint AugustineIt has been said that traveling is the best teacher, but why?

Q&A with Page Keeley, Joyce Tugel, and Dr.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic, students will participate a real-world environmental case to make a decision about building a road in the Amazon. What are the costs? Who will it affect?

Educators have new information and tools to engage students in understanding climate change and its effects.

Iceland is surging in popularity among travelers, and for good reason. The country offers volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls, plus history, culture, and more, all within a relatively small area.

Lisa Palmese-Graubard and Chris Bensley will be representing Holbrook Travel in the Music City Center from March 31-April 3 for the annual NSTA Conference. Several speakers will be at the event, mo

Whether you teach ninth-grade science or twelfth-grade physics, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest resources and hands-on activities available to help students learn outside of the class

This year, Pi Day history will be made. March 14, 2015 is a day that mathematicians all over the world have been waiting for, and it is finally here.

Lisa Palmese-Graubard and Lindsay Taulbee, two representatives from Holbrook Global Field Expeditions, will be travelling to the “Windy City” for the National Science Teachers Association Conference o

Join birders all over the world for the 18th annual Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16, 2015! The Great Backyard Bird Count is a free, fun event open to birders of all ages and experienc

If you saw the latest ad from the Tourism Board of Ecuador, you probably can't wait to visit this incredible country!

Lisa Palmese-Graubard will represent Holbrook in Orlando, Fla. November 6-8 for the NSTA area conference on science education.

In this free lesson plan from Discovery Education, designed for grades 9-12, students will observe a local ecosystem and analyze how the ecosystem's different elements relate to each other.

Plants have developed a number of strategies for dispersing their seeds, allowing them to survive and reproduce without competing with the parent plant for resources: seeds may be carried, flung,  dig

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd.

Termites will follow a line drawn by a Bic pen because the ink contains a chemical that mimics their pheromones.

Curious about our Field-based Learning Seminar but still have questions? Or maybe you're wondering what exactly a Field-based Learning Seminar is?

The Edible Schoolyard project is a great resource for educators looking to improve education in a new way: through powerful and sustainable edible education programs.

The Preserving Health through Biodiversity lesson plan from AAAS teaches students why diversity within and among species is important. Grades: 9 - 12 Themes: Biology, Health and Medicine

This lesson plan presented by Sony Picture's After Earth introduces students to the issues surrounding invasive species.

  This lesson plan from Science NetLinks gives students in grades 6 - 8 an understanding of the plight of endangered species and helps them to understand and gain perspective on human issues that

  This lesson plan from Science NetLinks increases student understanding of why diversity within and among species is important and allows students to explore the benefits of biodiversity as it

This lesson plan from National Geographic's Great Migration series will have students asking important questions about what causes animals to migrate, whether for mating, due to food scarcity or e

This lesson plan will teach students about the different penguins of Antarctica and research the impact of climate change on the penguins' habitats. Click here for the lesson plan from PBS.org

    This lesson explores different evolutionary adaptations and variations in birds such as beaks, migration patterns and birds' ability to coexist with humans.

  This lesson from the Water Planet Challenge helps students understand how they use electricity every day and the impact their energy use has on the world.

  This lesson from PBS.org will explore the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, identify what some private citizens are doing to protect endangered turtles, and discuss whether or not human

  This lesson plan for grades 9 - 12 will teach students to identify habitats in living, dead and decaying trees as well as understand the relationships between trees and the animals that inhabit the

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