Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students utilize classroom learning and multimedia projects to identify key aspects of urban ecosystems and explore the concept of environmental justice locally and globally.
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Unit: Be the Change: Environment
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students read about and discuss issues related to pollution, waste management, and recycling. They collect and analyze physical data about the type and amount of litter in a neighborhood park or region. They are challenged to come up with a plan to reduce the amount of litter in their...
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
6
7
8
The youth learn how water safety is fragile. Even with good intentions, people and processes can cause major problems. They raise awareness of water issues and the importance of being vigilant about this shared need.
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Grades:
6
7
8
The learners review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good. ...
Unit: Investing In Others
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Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
The youth reflect on basic needs that may be difficult to meet when one doesn’t have a home. They take action by creating personal hygiene kits or asking a local nonprofit how they can help support their efforts to assist people who are homeless.
Unit: Grow Involved 6-8
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Grades:
6
7
8
Young people learn about environmental stewardship and its importance to all people. They carry out a service project that demonstrates environmental stewardship.
Unit: Flowers and a Beautiful World (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson demonstrates to the learners that by enhancing and caring for the environment they are performing acts of philanthropy.
Unit: Cool Kids Compost
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Grades:
3
4
5
Students use what they learned about composting to plan and develop a service plan that meets a need related to food waste and environmental stewardship. They reflect on the impact of their service and share that with peers and/or families.
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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Grades:
3
4
5
After learning about the definition of respect toward self and others, students will be provided with an opportunity to see and behave with respect towards property in the community. Students will make observations around the school and record their findings in order to better...
Unit: Three 'Rs' to Environmental Stewardship (4th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students learn how reusing, reducing, and recycling can save resources and reduce pollution.