(Virtual) Lights Out, Texas! Middle School Curriculum Workshop

Join Us to Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards!

The Lights Out, Texas! curriculum helps educators inspire students to protect migrating birds through engaging, TEKS-aligned lessons. These ready-to-use materials include lesson plans, presentations, and activities for grades 6–8, making it easy to connect classroom learning with real-world conservation action.

📝About the Workshop

Date: Tuesday, September 23

Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost: Free

CPE Hours: Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours may be offered for this program. Details are currently being finalized.

Audience: Primarily 6th–8th grade science teachers, but open to all educators and anyone interested in environmental education

📝Agenda

• Lights Out, Texas! campaign overview

• Explore the curriculum — Gain an overview of the Lights Out, Texas! program for grades 6–8, its objectives, and background knowledge to bring lessons to life.

📝About the Grades 6–8 Modules

Three modules are included and each module is designed for a 45-minute classroom lesson. Here’s the preview folder for Module One.

1. Adaptations for Migration

2. Disruptions to Energy Flow

3. Solutions for Biodiversity

If you’re looking to enrich your classroom with engaging, real-world conservation lessons about protecting Texas’ night skies and wildlife, this workshop will provide ready-to-use resources and practical tools you can start using right away.

We look forward to sharing this project with you and expanding the Lights Out, Texas! initiative across the state.

Questions? Contact Hannah Lederman at Hannah@tcatexas.org