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Virtual Learning Resources for Sustainability-Minded EducatorsGreen 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
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Resources for Grades 6 – 12
How Will We Create a Future Without Waste?
In this lesson, students learn about the Habits of a Systems Thinker and apply them to articles that explain how places and companies have already achieved “zero waste.” They explore the Material...
Energy Consulting 101
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. Grade Level: 9 - 12...
What is the State of Our Commons?
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...
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. Grade Level: 6 -...
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