Do You See What I See?
An activity to help students understand visual pollution and begin to recognize it in their environment.
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Apr 27
Stop the E-Waste Crisis: Engaging the Technological Generation
An introduction to the topic of electronic waste, created by technological obsolescence. A condensed 90-minute lesson plan on e-waste for grades 7 - 12 uses multiple media to analyze the e-waste crisis from the perspectives of environmental justice, toxicology, civic engagement and ‘green’ chemistry.
Apr 27
Sustainable Futures: An Interdisciplinary Unit at the Australian Science and Maths School
Students at a specialized senior science and math high school in Australia enjoy an interdisciplinary curriculum, within a new building where more than half of the floor spaces is comprised of open-concept Learning Commons. The authors describe in detail the sustainable gardens project that asks students to consider local conditions in choosing their design and which flora and fauna to include. Includes a rubric which can be applied to similar projects elsewhere.
Counting the real costs of cars
An activity for high school students and adults
From "Teaching About Climate Change"
The Carbon Dioxide Game
A fun, active outdoor game for helping students visualize how human activities enhance the natural greenhouse effect.
FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SPRING 2003 ISSUE
Brain-compatible learning
Neuroscientists are mapping the pathways between body and brain, providing tangible evidence of the benefits of hands-on, experiential learning.
FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SPRING 2001 ISSUE
Apr 26
Birdathons: Counting for conservation
By organizing a bird count as a class or club project, you will not only raise students' awareness of migratory bird conservation but may also be able to raise money for school environmental projects.
Remystifying the city
Reawakening the sense of wonder in our own backyards
FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SUMMER 1997 ISSUE
Game: Blowing up your world
An intermediate activity focusing on individual responsibility for saving the planet.
FROM TEACHING GREEN: THE MIDDLE YEARS
Apr 26
The Mathematics of Trash
Multiplication and graphing exercises for upper elementary students which demonstrate the magnitude of waste produced by modern society.
