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Whether you are teaching environmental science in junior high or studying recycling in kindergarten, there is something for all in this set of lessons designed for environmental education. The 110-page packet comes with tips for teaching the lessons, engaging hands-on experiments, and a variety of informational texts for class members to learn about pollution and waste management.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
environmental science, environmental factors, environmental stewardship, human impact on the environment, water quality, air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, converting measurements, energy use, climate change, ozone depletion, smog, acid rain, the lorax, oxygen, the earth's atmosphere, watersheds, water filtration, algae, aquifers, oil spills, the bp oil spill, waste management, reusing, recycling, garbage, composting, landfills, hazardous waste, biodegradability
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate the lessons into your Earth Day unit
- Hand out the reference pages to practice informational reading in the class
- Send home some of the experiments for kids to work on with parents or guardians
- Assign a research project based on the conservation efforts explained in the lessons
Classroom Considerations
- Lessons are based on the ecosystem and legislation in Texas; have pupils look up the relevant and comparative information in their own states
Pros
- Appendices contain helpful information, including a glossary of relevant terms and conversion charts
- Provides experiments and lessons for learners of all ages
Cons
- None