Young environmentalists use a conference format to reach consensus on ways to slow deforestation and promote sustainable development. Class members are assigned roles to play during the conference, and work on posters and a public...

Pupils are introduced to careers with an aquatic emphasis. They take a self-evaluation test on what they enjoy in school to determine which career is right for them. They listen to people in the field discuss what their job is like.

Students create a brochure with the perfect vacation to Costa Rica in mind. They make sure that the brochure includes environmentally responsible tourism (ecotourism) after brainstorming what might or might not be included.

Fourth graders complete a compare and contrast activity for American agriculture historical events. In this historical events in agriculture lesson plan, 4th graders review a timeline and complete research for agriculture in the 20th...

Fifth graders investigate the concept of natural resources. They participate in a simulation project to see possible uses. They use the internet to study how Hacienda Verde is used as a model for others for sustainable coffee crops.