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Students learn how reusing, reducing, and recycling can save resources and reduce pollution.
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Unit: Three 'Rs' to Environmental Stewardship (4th Grade)
Unit: Water Makes Our World Go 'Round
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K
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2
Learners develop an understanding of the water cycle. They will then use this knowledge to create a tactile model of the water cycle and then relate these ideas to the importance of water conservation....
Grades:
K
1
2
Learners will explore the various states that water may take. Activities will help them learn the importance of accurate water measurement and how that may be used in conjunction with water conservation....
Unit: Don't Be Impervious to the Impermeable
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The purpose of this lesson is for learners to apply their knowledge of the environmental impact of impervious surfaces in their community and propose alternative solutions.
Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
Grades:
9
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12
Young people research the ecosystems around their own homes, school, and community, so they can be better informed stewards about conservation.
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Unit: Our Land
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K
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Introduce the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. Talk about ways we are generous for the good of others. This can be by lifting someone's spirits or taking care of the land we all share. ...
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Motivated by the song "This Land is Your Land," learners locate areas on a U.S. map and discuss the definitions of community, philanthropy, and volunteer. They picture themselves as volunteers, helping others.
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Grades:
K
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Youth distinguish between public and private, and categorize a list of places as public or private. They determine their personal responsibility to care for public (common) areas and share their new understanding by making posters about taking care of "common" or public areas in...
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K
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We explore the difference volunteers make in our world. Youth recognize that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community....
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Grades:
K
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This culminating activity gives youth an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together they can make something better....