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In this project-based unit of study, students consider their roles as consumers and producers through the lens of the triple bottom line of sustainability. In the first half of the unit, students are introduced to factors that are essential to consumer decision-making...
In this lesson, students consider the idea of “zero waste” and their part in making this a reality. Students go on a waste hunt to survey and document items that are thrown away. Then, using the Habits of a Systems Thinker as a guide, students grapple with finding a...
In this lesson, students learn about taking civic action for a cause they care about, identify an environmental issue they want to address, and develop a campaign that they can implement to create change around that issue. View Lesson Grade Level: K – 2 Source:...
In this project-based learning experience, students learn about the vital role that pollinators play in our food chains and ecosystems, identify pollinators that live in their region and the threats they face, and design a project they can implement to help...
In this lesson, students learn what a Commons is, how to take care of a Commons, and the importance of everyone doing their part to keep their Commons healthy and beautiful. They apply this learning to identify goals and rules for keeping the classroom Commons healthy...
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 Grade K - 2 Lesson View Grade 3 - 5 Lesson Source: San Mateo County Office of...
In this field research lesson, students learn about water habitats, conduct a home water audit, and reflect on ways they can save water. View Grade K - 2 Lesson View Grade 3 - 5 Lesson Source: San Mateo County Office of Education’s Environmental Literacy and...
