Virtual Learning Resources for Sustainability-Minded Educators
Green Schools National Network remains steadfast in its commitment to provide K-12 schools and districts with the resources and support they need to educate for sustainability during this time of virtual learning. On this page, we have assembled a selection of age-appropriate lessons from our PD Collaborative Partners and others that are well-suited for virtual learning. We vetted these lessons against a set of criteria we developed that looks at aspects such as deeper learning, 21st century skill building, authenticity, and sustained inquiry using a real-world context.
Resources for Grades K – 5
Field Research: Land Ecosystems
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...
Field Research: Food Systems
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...
Field Research: Transportation
In this field research lesson, students learn about different modes of transportation, conduct a home transportation scavenger hunt, and complete a personal transportation journal. Source: San Mateo...
Field Research: Water
In this field research lesson, students learn about water habitats, conduct a home water audit, and reflect on ways they can save water. Source: San Mateo County Office of Education’s Environmental...
Field Research: Waste
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...
Field Research: Energy
In this field research lesson, students investigate where energy comes from, conduct an energy walk-through of their home, and come up with a home energy conservation campaign. Source: San Mateo...
Resources for Grades 6 – 12
Interrupted Migrations
In this curricular unit (three lesson plans), students learn how human activity impacts animal migration, why and where animals migrate, and what actions can be taken to support migrating animals....
Engaging in the Fight Against Extinction
In this curricular unit (three lesson plans), students research human and environmental drivers of mass extinction and learn how the loss of one species impacts other species and biomes. After...
Climate Change Challenge
In this curricular unit (three lesson plans), students examine causes and impacts of climate change on Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies. After...
Transportation Analyst 101
In this lesson, students learn about climate change and modes of transportation, create a sustainable dream vacation, and conduct a personal transportation assessment. Grade Level: 9 - 12...
Solar Design 101
In this lesson, students learn the basics of solar science and site assessment, conduct research for a solar site analysis, and design a solar array using SketchUp, a computer automated design...
A Problem is a Solution in the Wrong Place
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...
Social Justice Resources
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