The Environmental Impact of Pets
Use the natural affinity of 11-14 year olds for pets to teach concepts such as carbon footprints and composting.
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Apr 5
Apr 5
Reflective Sit Spots
Give students the time and space to get in touch with their inner thoughts, and connect to the natural world.
Beyond Disaster Relief
Help 12-17 year olds make connections between climate change, international development and their local communities through activities and real-life scenarios.
Fostering Students’ Water Wisdom
Bring water awareness into your classroom through lesson plans and activities for students in grades K – 10.
The Rio+20 Earth Summit and Youth
The upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development is a great opportunity to engage teenagers in global environmental policy-making.
Manual Geographic Information System (GIS) Activities
How to teach mapping and other GIS skills without having to learn to use computer software.
Apr 5
Zero Waste for Schools
A comprehensive guide to developing a realistic waste reduction program in your school.
Herpetology for High School Students
Giving young people opportunities for hands-on field experiences with local species results in a successful and authentic environmental education program.
Collecting Pop Can Tabs for Charity
Are these fundraising programs worth the effort, or do they do more harm than good?
Letterboxing
A multi-disciplinary treasure hunt that helps young people learn about the landscape around them.
