In this lesson, students learn about climate change, energy use, and auditing so they can become a remote energy consultant and identify ways to save money and energy. View Lesson Grade Level: 9 – 12 Source: Strategic Energy...
In this lesson, students explore what defines a Commons, categorize spaces and things as examples, and walk their community to discover its visible and hidden Commons. Then, students select one Commons to focus on and create a “State of the Commons” report to increase...
In this field research lesson, students learn what an ecosystem is, collect and record information on local plants and animals in a Land Journal, compare the natural versus built landscape in their neighborhood, and reflect on ways they can encourage more local...
In this field research lesson, students learn about our food system, conduct a survey to determine what types of edible plants grow in their neighborhood, trace food origins and calculate food miles, calculate the carbon footprint of several foods, and conduct a food...
In this field research lesson, students learn about different modes of transportation, conduct a home transportation scavenger hunt, and complete a personal transportation journal. View Lesson Grade Level: 6 – 12 Source: San Mateo County Office of Education’s...
In this field research lesson, students learn about water habitats, conduct a home water audit, and reflect on ways they can save water. View Lesson Grade Level: 6 – 12 Source: San Mateo County Office of Education’s Environmental Literacy and Sustainability...
In this field research lesson, students learn how to properly sort waste, study their personal waste habits, conduct a home waste audit, and reflect on ways they can reduce the amount of waste they produce. View Lesson Grade Level: 6 – 12 Source: San Mateo...
In this field research lesson, students explore energy sources, calculate their home’s energy carbon footprint, and identify strategies to reduce energy use. View Lesson Grade Level: 6 – 12 Source: San Mateo County Office of Education’s Environmental Literacy...
