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Why Volunteer?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students explore the spirit of volunteering as they locate news articles or advertisements regarding the topic. Students discuss whom benefits from volunteer...
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Save a Drop for Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how it applies to people caring about the water supply. In this water conservation lesson, students explore possible water conservation activities and select a project. Students will...
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One Grain at a Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate deserts. In this geography lesson plan, students create a KWL chart about deserts and research information on deserts by using reference books. Students record the characteristics of deserts and the wildlife which...
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The Oil Spill Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this oil spill quiz worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions in order to examine their knowledge of oil spills and their effects.
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Pelicans in Peril

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Gulf oil spill worksheet, students examine an article regarding the brown pelican and the effects of the oil spill as well as a photograph.
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Gulf Oil Spill Fill-In

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Gulf oil spill worksheet, students examine an article regarding basic facts about the April 20, 2010 oil spill and then respond to 25 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is provided.
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Technology and the Environment

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students construct a grow column as an analysis of technology and the environment. In this environment project instructional activity, students germinate seeds in recycled soda bottles and chart their data.
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Save the Trees

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this recycling worksheet, students conduct a brief investigation regarding the recycling of paper in their classroom and respond to 5 questions that enable them to see the number of trees they are saving.
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Going Green School Campaign

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore ways to make their school's interior and exterior environmentally 'green.' In this environmental concern lesson, students work in groups to examine their school's interior and exteriors to make them 'green.' Learners...
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Mobility: A Green City, Past, Present, and Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore transportation systems through history. In this transportation lesson, students determine how modes of transportation affect quality of life and design transportation plans for cities.
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Energy: Power to the People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of renewable energy. In this green design lesson, students research local energy issues facing their community and create policies to address the issues.
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Biomimicry: Working Together, Cooperative Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of biomimicry. In this cooperative design instructional activity, students consider how cooperation is connected to nature and then collaborate to create their own cooperative designs for the future.
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Are You a Water Waster?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students determine what it means to be water wasters. In this water conservation lesson, students follow the provided procedures to identify how much water is used in their household when people brush their teeth.
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Earn Points with Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore renewable energy by analyzing a diagram. In this fossil fuel lesson plan, students view a chart explaining the different energy consumption from automobiles and how they impact our environment. Students analyze a point...
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Water and Sanitation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine water contamination problems. For this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast water sanitation issues on Malawi, Tanzania, and Ontario. Students propose solutions to the water sanitation problems.
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Oil Spill ESI Maps

For Students 6th - 10th
In this environmental science worksheet, students study and read ESI maps on oil spills and complete 8 short answer questions that follow.
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Investigating the Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the Earth's crust by researching pH levels and acidity. In this environmental safety lesson, students identify the pros and cons of acidity within soil and how it affects plants. Students collaborate in a pH level...
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Pond Safari

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars investigate organisms and animals by examining a nearby pond. In this ecosystem lesson, students participate in a field trip to a local pond where they utilize a net to gather animals, plants and pollution items, Young...
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Scarecrow Recycled

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars create their own scarecrows. In this recycling lesson, students discuss the purpose of scarecrows and discuss how they are constructed. Young scholars make their own scarecrows out of recycled materials.
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Build an Ice Cap

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research Earth science by conducting an experiment in class. In this ice-cap lesson, students identify what an ice cap is and create a biome using a box which measures 1 ft. x 1 ft. Students participate in an animal role-playing...
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Toxic River

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore environmental safety by participating in a class game. In this toxic chemicals lesson, students discuss the effect chemicals have on our environment and how to best protect against their dangers. Learners participate in...
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Be Considerate of Others

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the environment by participating in an outdoors activity. In this nature appreciation lesson, students discuss how to minimize their human imprint when experiencing nature. Students conduct a nature walk and plan out an...
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Environment" The Mining Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the world of mining and explain its importance in daily life. After describing how companies search for mineral deposits, they examine the environmental consequences of mining as well as the positive aspects. The lesson...
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What is a Philanthropist?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students define the word philanthropist and create a flip-book based on The Lion and the Mouse.

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