Educating learners of all ages about science and sustainability
Understand the fundamental science principles that guide sustainable living practices and foster the knowledge of our interconnectedness with the natural world with STEM lessons and nature activities to strengthen the critical thinking skills of your learners, making connections to real-world events and incorporating key aspects of sustainability science.
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Thoughtfully Sustainable creates hands-on sustainability science lessons, outdoor learning activities and upcycled craft projects to cultivate critical thinking skills and take positive action for the planet and all that reside here.
Latest from the Blog
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Amazing Female Scientists Picture Books for Kids
Interested in introducing your learners to some fabulous female scientists and their groundbreaking work? Check out my curated list of amazing women in science nonfiction picture books! It’s no secret that I love science. So it makes sense that I also love discovering children’s nonfiction books that highlight the life and work of fabulous female…
Do you want to introduce kids to sustainability concepts but not sure where to begin?
Let me help you! My name is Jessica Purcell and I am the founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable. I am a biologist, science educator and mom of 2 that teaches learners of all ages about science and sustainability.
Thoughtfully Sustainable is a platform used to create hands-on sustainability science lessons, nature investigations and STEAM activities to be done in the classroom, virtually or at home to foster critical thinking skills and a love of the natural world.
My mission is to make the science behind sustainability and the wonders of the natural world accessible to everyone.
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Why the Pennsylvania Farm Show Matters (and Why Our Family Never Misses It)
Every January, our family looks forward to one of our favorite winter traditions: heading to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. For us, it’s not just a fun outing — it’s one of the best real-world learning experiences we can give our kids. Where else can you cuddle a goat, meet local farmers, eat an…
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How to Have a Thoughtfully Sustainable Weekend in New York City
We’re back from our long-anticipated winter weekend in New York City, and as I look back on the trip, what stands out most isn’t how much we saw — it’s how we experienced the city. From taking the train instead of driving, to walking miles between landmarks, to pausing and noticing the design, engineering, and…
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How Do You Wrap an Experience Gift?
For as long as I can remember — truly, since he was about seven — my son has talked about wanting to visit New York City. The skyscrapers. The history. The energy. The idea of the big city. So this year, instead of adding more toys to already-full shelves, we chose something different. We gifted…
