Complete listing of curriculum
guides, grouped by topic and audience target group.
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Garbage and Litter |
Pre-K - 6th grade |
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Away with Waste
Grade K-12 |
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Description: The activities
are interdisciplinary and action oriented. They provide opportunities
for students to participate in cooperative problem-solving and
decision-making tasks involving waste management, litter control, and
science, technology, and society. Each activity identifies grade
level, teaching time, focus, rationale, learning objectives and
supplies background information. Pre and post test and extended
learning opportunities are often included. |
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Author: Washington State
Department of Ecology 1996 (includes written contributions and
expertise provided by teachers, principals, environmental educators,
citizen organizations, businesses, industries, and local and state
government) |
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Waste In Place
Grade K - 6
Description: An interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental program
focusing on litter prevention and solid waste management for educators
of kindergarten through sixth grade. |
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Author: Keep America
Beautiful, Inc. |
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Waste: A Hidden Treasure
Grade 4-8 |
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Description: Solid waste
issues such as earth’s finite resources, landfills, and hazardous
waste are broken down into activities and lesson plans for the fields
of language arts, math, science, and social studies so that
environmental education can be incorporated into existing curricula.
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Author: Keep America
Beautiful, Inc. 1993 |
Middle/Jr. High |
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Away with Waste
Grade K-12 |
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Description: The activities
are interdisciplinary and action oriented. They provide opportunities
for students to participate in cooperative problem-solving and
decision-making tasks involving waste management, litter control, and
science, technology, and society. Each activity identifies grade
level, teaching time, focus, rationale, learning objectives and
supplies background information. Pre and post test and extended
learning opportunities are often included. |
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Author: Washington State
Department of Ecology 1996 (includes written contributions and
expertise provided by teachers, principals, environmental educators,
citizen organizations, businesses, industries, and local and state
government) |
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Waste: A Hidden Treasure
Grade 4-8 |
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Description: Solid waste
issues such as earth’s finite resources, landfills, and hazardous
waste are broken down into activities and lesson plans for the fields
of language arts, math, science, and social studies so that
environmental education can be incorporated into existing curricula.
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Author: Keep America
Beautiful, Inc. 1993 |
High School/Adult |
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Away with Waste
Grade K-12 |
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Description: The activities
are interdisciplinary and action oriented. They provide opportunities
for students to participate in cooperative problem-solving and
decision-making tasks involving waste management, litter control, and
science, technology, and society. Each activity identifies grade
level, teaching time, focus, rationale, learning objectives and
supplies background information. Pre and post test and extended
learning opportunities are often included. |
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Author: Washington State
Department of Ecology 1996 (includes written contributions and
expertise provided by teachers, principals, environmental educators,
citizen organizations, businesses, industries, and local and state
government) |
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Household Hazardous Waste |
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Pre-K - 6th grade |
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What’s The Matter With The Johnson Family?
Grade: 3-6 |
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Description: A collection of applied
science lesson plans in the field of toxicology and environmental
health risk assessment. Activities and lessons can be integrated into
existing science, math, language arts, and health lessons. |
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Author: Environmental and Occupational
Health Sciences Institute. 1998 |
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Begin At Home: Household Hazardous
Waste Curriculum
Grades K-6 |
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Description: A collection of activities
and discussion topics which helps students identify hazardous waste;
learn the effects of hazardous waste on children, animals, and the
environment; and learn safer alternatives and poison prevention
methods. |
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Author: Washington State Department of
Ecology & Thurston County |
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Environmental Resource Guide
Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention
Grades K-2 |
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Description: The Environmental Resource
Guide - Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention presents basic
information on the relationship between land use and water
quality--specifically nonpoint source water pollution--in a series of
10 fact sheets and 8 activities. This guide provides kindergarten and
primary school teachers with a concise introduction to nonpoint source
pollution issues so they can best present this basic information to
their students. The material is “teacher friendly” and can easily be
integrated into existing science, social studies, and language arts
curricula. |
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Author: Air & Waste Management Association |
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Environmental Resource Guide
Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention
Grades 3-5 |
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Description: The Environmental Resource
Guide - Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention presents basic
information on the relationship between land use and water
quality--specifically nonpoint source water pollution--in a series of
10 fact sheets and 15 activities. This guide provides elementary
school teachers with a concise introduction to nonpoint source
pollution issues so they can best present this basic information to
their students. The material is “teacher friendly” and can easily be
integrated into existing science, social studies, and language arts
curricula. |
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Author: Air & Waste Management Association |
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Hazards on the Homefront
A Teacher’s Guide to Household Hazardous Waste Grades 4 – 6 |
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Description: The Hazards on the Homefront
guide contains a variety of hands-on lessons that highlight the health
and environmental effects of household products and describes how to
find and use safer alternatives. The material will help students
navigate through the choices they are making now and will make in the
future -- skills needed to master the goals of Washington’s education
process.
Author: King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Solid
Waste Division |
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Middle/Junior High |
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Environmental resource Guide
Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention
Grades 6-8 |
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Description: The Environmental Resource
Guide - Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention presents basic
information on the relationship between land use and water
quality--specifically nonpoint source water pollution--in a series of
10 fact sheets and 15 activities. This guide provides elementary
school teachers with a concise introduction to nonpoint source
pollution issues so they can best present this basic information to
their students. The material is “teacher friendly” and can easily be
integrated into existing science, social studies, and language arts
curricula. |
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Author: Air & Waste Management Association |
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High School |
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Hazards on the Homefront
A Teacher’s Guide to Household Hazardous Waste
Grades 7–12 |
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Description: The Hazards on the Homefront
guide contains a variety of hands-on lessons that highlight the health
and environmental effects of household products and describes how to
find and use safer alternatives. The material will help students
navigate through the choices they are making now and will make in the
future -- skills needed to master the goals of Washington’s education
process. |
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Author: King County Department of Natural
Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle |
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Pre-K - 6th grade |
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Air to Earth - Life Cycle of an
Athletic Shoe
Grade 4-9 |
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Description: This set of six lessons and
pre and post assessment activities focuses on sustainability, the idea
of conserving resources so the needs of future generations (people and
other species) can continue to be met. Studying the life cycle of an
athletic shoe allows students to explore these perspectives and draw
their own conclusions about their level of participation in achieving
these goals. Material can be used on its own or in conjunction with
the Reuse-A-Shoe collection project. |
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Author: National Recycling Coalition, Inc.
2004 |
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Bottle Biology: An idea book for exploring the world using soda
bottles and other recyclable materials
Grade: K-12 |
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Description: This book explores science
and the environment with soda bottles and other recyclable materials.
Projects include using soda bottles to explore ecosystems, create
spider habitats, and observe the lifecycle of a slime mold. |
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Author: University of Wisconsin – Madison.
2003 |
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The Family Ecology Guide: A Program for
Encouraging Sustainable Lifestyles
Grade: K-6 |
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Description: This guide offers schools,
families, and youth groups ways to examine their lifestyles and
advocate for changes to support a healthier planet. With a focus on
reducing the amount of stuff that we all use, Family Ecology engages
participants in interactive and reflective activities and action
projects. |
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Author: Alameda County Office of
Education. 1998 |
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Get the Goods…Not the Garbage
Grade: 4 and up
( good for community education ) |
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Description: The focus of this material is
waste reduction via minimizing the use of unnecessary products and
packaging. Included are lesson plans, discussion topics, and
activities. Material can be adaptable to other nutrition education
programs, life skills community education programs, community based
recycling and waste prevention program, after school child care
programs, work site continuing education programs and displays and
exhibits at fairs and other community events. |
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Author: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Department of Consumer Economics and Housing. Cornell Waste Management
Institute. 1994 |
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Healthy Foods from Healthy Soils
Grade: K-6 |
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Description: This guide offers 45
experimental activities to help children understand more about
nutrition, agriculture, and recycling. Each one of the adaptable
lessons is keyed to the Benchmarks for Science Literacy and comes
loaded with links to children’s literature and easily accessible
resources. |
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Author: Elizabeth Patten and Kathy Lyons.
2003 |
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Mister Rodgers: Activities for Young
Children About The Environment and Recycling
Grade: PreK-1 |
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Description: Concepts such as scarcity,
recycling, and conservation are covered through a collection of
activities, crafts, and recipes. |
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Author: Keep America Beautiful, Inc. 1990 |
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Smart Consumers: An Educators Guide to
Exploring Consumer Issues and the Environment
Grade: 6-9 |
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Description: includes lesson plans,
activities, and discussion topics. Students discover how consumer
patterns affect biodiversity and other natural resource issues;
question what makes consumer patterns sustainable or unsustainable;
examine our culture, values, and advertising affect of our consumer
habits; consider the ethical implications of consumer choices; and
become empowered to make a difference by becoming more informed
consumers and community members. |
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Author: World Wildlife Fund |
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Think Earth
Grade: Pre K-6 |
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Description: This series is separated into
8 individual kits (one for each grade). Included in each kit is a
video, poster, story cards, lesson plans, discussion topics, and
activities. This program covers concepts such as natural resources
conservation, recycling, and landfill overload. |
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Author: Education Development Specialists.
1991 |
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Waste Reduction and Recycling:
Practical Planning Grade: K-12 |
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Description: This guide serves two
purposes: It is intended to be a stand-alone tutorial for those unable
to participate in planning workshops, and to serve as a reference
manual for future solid waste management planning and implementation
activities. Topics include natural resources conservation, landfills,
and hazardous waste. Great reference materials for use with classroom
activities. |
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Author: Washington State Department of
Ecology. 1987 |
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Auntie Litter’s Recycling Rescue
Grades K – 5
Description: Auntie Litter’s Recycling Rescue is an original music
comedy sponsored by Auntie Litter & U.S. Inc. to enhance environmental
education and awareness. From that inspirational beginning, you will
have the “first fruits” of an effort to share their positive, inviting
message. This kit is designed to address the needs of each of the
learners, (the child, the teacher, and the family), within the context
of their own lives, and the culture of their particular communities
and schools. It includes an educator’s guide, learning activities, and
the production script and costume and set designs for Aunties Litter’s
Recycling Rescue.
Author: Auntie Litter & U.S., Inc. |
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Aluminum Beverage Cans:
The ABC’s on Environmental Education
Grades 4 - 6 |
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Description: Aluminum Beverage Cans: The
ABC’s on Environmental Education uses the aluminum beverage can as a
case study in environmental education. The can provides a snapshot of
the role scientific and environmental concerns play in the development
and use of packaging. By studying the many attributes of aluminum
cans, students will see first-hand challenges that industry faces in
protecting the environment, while providing consumers with safe,
enjoyable products. |
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Author: Can Manufacturers Institute and
North American Association for Environmental Education |
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Middle School/Junior High |
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Air to Earth - Life Cycle of an
Athletic Shoe
Grade 4-9 |
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Description: This set of six lessons and
pre and post assessment activities focuses on sustainability, the idea
of conserving resources so the needs of future generations (people and
other species) can continue to be met. Studying the life cycle of an
athletic shoe allows students to explore these perspectives and draw
their own conclusions about their level of participation in achieving
these goals. Material can be used on its own or in conjunction with
the Reuse-A-Shoe collection project. |
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Author: National Recycling Coalition, Inc.
2004 |
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Bottle Biology: An idea book for exploring the world using soda
bottles and other recyclable materials
Grade: K-12 |
|
Description: This book explores science
and the environment with soda bottles and other recyclable materials.
Projects include using soda bottles to explore ecosystems, create
spider habitats, and observe the lifecycle of a slime mold. |
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Author: University of Wisconsin – Madison.
2003 |
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Get the Goods…Not the Garbage
Grade: 4 and up
( good for community education ) |
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Description: The focus of this material is
waste reduction via minimizing the use of unnecessary products and
packaging. Included are lesson plans, discussion topics, and
activities. Material can be adaptable to other nutrition education
programs, life skills community education programs, community based
recycling and waste prevention program, after school child care
programs, work site continuing education programs and displays and
exhibits at fairs and other community events. |
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Author: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Department of Consumer Economics and Housing. Cornell Waste Management
Institute. 1994 |
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The Lifecycle of Everyday Stuff
Grade: 8-12 |
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Description: This book offers a systematic
way to look at the flow of energy and matter though Earth’s system – a
physical science parallel to food webs. In the context of life cycles,
these units use raw materials, and waste issues that are the history
of any manufactured product. As your students consider the trade-offs
made at each step, they will learn to recognize the decisions made to
balance economic, developmental, and environmental needs. |
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Author: National Science Teacher
Association. 2001 |
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Smart Consumers: An Educators Guide to
Exploring Consumer Issues and the Environment
Grade: 6-9 |
|
Description: includes lesson plans,
activities, and discussion topics. Students discover how consumer
patterns affect biodiversity and other natural resource issues;
question what makes consumer patterns sustainable or unsustainable;
examine our culture, values, and advertising affect of our consumer
habits; consider the ethical implications of consumer choices; and
become empowered to make a difference by becoming more informed
consumers and community members. |
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Author: World Wildlife Fund |
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Zero in on Waste
Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum Enrichment Resources for High School & Middle School
Science Teachers - Including Chemistry and Math
Description: This curriculum enrichment guide offers assistance to all
teachers in teaching about waste reduction and recycling concepts to
students. The goal is to provide lessons that can be added to the core
curriculum as fun, hands-on activities that encourage students to form
their own ideas and opinions. In addition to lessons, you will also
find fact sheets, discussion questions, a resource section and a
glossary. We encourage you to use this guide to supplement your
curriculum and adopt the lessons to your own needs as you see fit. The
lessons provided here will help instructors meet the state learning
guidelines while teaching about solid waste and recycling issues,
creating a greater awareness of our environment.
Author: King County Solid Waste Division
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Zero in on Waste
Curriculum Enrichment Resources for Middle School Social Studies
Teachers
Grades 6 - 8 |
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Description: This curriculum enrichment
guide offers assistance to all teachers in teaching about waste
reduction and recycling concepts to students. The goal is to provide
lessons that can be added to the core curriculum as fun, hands-on
activities that encourage students to form their own ideas and
opinions. In addition to lessons, you will also find fact sheets,
discussion questions, a resource section and a glossary. We encourage
you to use this guide to supplement your curriculum and adopt the
lessons to your own needs as you see fit. The lessons provided here
will help instructors meet the state learning guidelines while
teaching about solid waste and recycling issues, creating a greater
awareness of our environment. |
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Author: King County Solid Waste Division |
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Waste Reduction and Recycling:
Practical Planning Grade: K-12 |
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Description: This guide serves two
purposes: It is intended to be a stand-alone tutorial for those unable
to participate in planning workshops, and to serve as a reference
manual for future solid waste management planning and implementation
activities. Topics include natural resources conservation, landfills,
and hazardous waste. Great reference materials for use with classroom
activities. |
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Author: Washington State Department of
Ecology. 1987
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High School/Adult |
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Bottle Biology: An idea book for exploring the world using soda
bottles and other recyclable materials
Grade: K-12 |
|
Description: This book explores science
and the environment with soda bottles and other recyclable materials.
Projects include using soda bottles to explore ecosystems, create
spider habitats, and observe the lifecycle of a slime mold. |
|
Author: University of Wisconsin – Madison.
2003 |
|
|
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Get the Goods…Not the Garbage
Grade: 4 and up
( good for community education ) |
|
Description: The focus of this material is
waste reduction via minimizing the use of unnecessary products and
packaging. Included are lesson plans, discussion topics, and
activities. Material can be adaptable to other nutrition education
programs, life skills community education programs, community based
recycling and waste prevention program, after school child care
programs, work site continuing education programs and displays and
exhibits at fairs and other community events. |
|
Author: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Department of Consumer Economics and Housing. Cornell Waste Management
Institute. 1994 |
|
|
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The Lifecycle of Everyday Stuff
Grade: 8-12 |
|
Description: This book offers a systematic
way to look at the flow of energy and matter though Earth’s system – a
physical science parallel to food webs. In the context of life cycles,
these units use raw materials, and waste issues that are the history
of any manufactured product. As your students consider the trade-offs
made at each step, they will learn to recognize the decisions made to
balance economic, developmental, and environmental needs. |
|
Author: National Science Teacher
Association. 2001 |
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Waste Reduction and Recycling:
Practical Planning Grade: K-12 |
|
Description: This guide serves two
purposes: It is intended to be a stand-alone tutorial for those unable
to participate in planning workshops, and to serve as a reference
manual for future solid waste management planning and implementation
activities. Topics include natural resources conservation, landfills,
and hazardous waste. Great reference materials for use with classroom
activities. |
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Author: Washington State Department of
Ecology. 1987 |
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Worms and Compost |
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PreK-6th grade |
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The Wonderful World of Wigglers
Grade: K-6 |
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Description: A collection of hands-on
projects and activities about worms, soil, and the environment.
Activities include building an earthworm compost farm, exploring worm
anatomy, and exploring the worm’s role in our world. |
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Author: Julia Hand. 1995 |
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Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom
activities for a better environment
Grade: 4-10 |
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Description: This unique curriculum brings
the fascinating subject, vermicomposting, to classrooms in an exciting
and informative manner. It emphasizes worms – habitat, needs, physical
description, and the relationship to other living things – without
harming them. The book integrates worm activities with waste
reduction, soil sciences, plant growth studies, and ecological issues. |
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Author: Mary Appelhof, Mary Fenton, and
Barbara Harris. 1993 |
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Middle/Junior High |
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Composting in the Classroom: Scientific
Inquiry for High School Students
Grade: 9-12 |
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Description: A comprehensive guide for
teachers interested in guiding composting curricula. Included is an
overview of the science of composting, instructions for building
compost systems, several labs, and advice for helping students design
meaningful research projects. |
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Author: Nancy M. Trautmann and Marianne E.
Krasney 1998 |
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Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom
activities for a better environment
Grade: 4-10 |
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Description: This unique curriculum brings
the fascinating subject, vermicomposting, to classrooms in an exciting
and informative manner. It emphasizes worms – habitat, needs, physical
description, and the relationship to other living things – without
harming them. The book integrates worm activities with waste
reduction, soil sciences, plant growth studies, and ecological issues. |
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Author: Mary Appelhof, Mary Fenton, and
Barbara Harris. 1993 |
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High School/Adult |
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Composting in the Classroom: Scientific
Inquiry for High School Students
Grade: 9-12 |
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Description: A comprehensive guide for
teachers interested in guiding composting curricula. Included is an
overview of the science of composting, instructions for building
compost systems, several labs, and advice for helping students design
meaningful research projects. |
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Author: Nancy M. Trautmann and Marianne E.
Krasney 1998 |
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|
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Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom
activities for a better environment
Grade: 4-10 |
|
Description: This unique curriculum brings
the fascinating subject, vermicomposting, to classrooms in an exciting
and informative manner. It emphasizes worms – habitat, needs, physical
description, and the relationship to other living things – without
harming them. The book integrates worm activities with waste
reduction, soil sciences, plant growth studies, and ecological issues. |
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Author: Mary Appelhof, Mary Fenton, and
Barbara Harris. 1993 |
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Environmental Awareness |
Pre-K - 6th grade |
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Blueprint for a Green
School
Grade K-12 |
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Description: This book covers
over 40 environmental topics with an initial background summary about
each topic and information about where to find out more. Topics
include recycling, natural resources conservation, pesticides and many
others. Lesson plans for student projects are included. |
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Author: Jayni Chase. Center
for Environmental Education. 1995 |
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The California State
Environmental Education Guide
Grade K-6 |
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Description: A comprehensive
collection of environmentally-centered projects, activities, and
discussion topics. This curriculum guide provides ways for teachers to
consider how a child views the world; builds on concepts sequentially
through unit learning; integrates science with math, language arts,
social studies, and fine arts; address concepts from the California
State Frameworks; encourages children to be caretakers of their
environment. |
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Author: Alameda County Office
of Education. 1988 |
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Excellence in
Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning
Grade: Pre-K to 12 |
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Description: A framework for
effective and comprehensive environmental education programs and
curricula. Suggestions for lessons available for elementary, middle
school, and high school classrooms included. |
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Author: North American
Association for Environmental Education. 2004 |
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Greening School Grounds:
Creating Habitats for Learning
Grade K-12 |
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Description: A comprehensive
collection of ideas, examples, photographs, and resources to use in
hands-on environmental curriculum. Ideas include creating schoolyard
habitat and garden options ranging from rooftop and multicultural
gardens through desert and butterfly gardens, to ponds and prairie
restorations. |
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Author: Tim Grant and Gail
LittleJohn. 2001 |
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Science in the School
Grounds
Grade K-12 |
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Description: This book
provides a range of activities for practical work in science. Topics
covered include weather, mini beasts, birds, trees, waste management,
grassed areas, wild flowers, ponds, play equipment, the built
environment, and growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs. There are
teacher’s notes and reproducible work cards included. Activities are
suitable for urban schools as well as rural and have been extensively
piloted. |
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Author: Gill Thomas. 1992 |
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Teaching Green – The Elementary Years
Grades K – 5
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Description:
Teaching Green – The Elementary Years helps educators teach young
people the knowledge, skills, and values of active environmental
citizenship through activities that engage students mentally,
physically, and emotionally. It offers 50 kid-tested teaching
strategies for promoting interdisciplinary hands-on learning about
natural systems and fostering critical thinking about environmental
issues. This book includes background information and instructions for
practical projects and activities in the following areas: Exploring
Nature, Plants and Animals, Environmental Issues, Building Community,
Global Awareness, and Imagination and Celebration. |
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Author: Tim Grant and Gail
Littlejohn |
|
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Middle/Jr. High |
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Blueprint for a Green
School
Grade K-12 |
|
Description: This book covers
over 40 environmental topics with an initial background summary about
each topic and information about where to find out more. Topics
include recycling, natural resources conservation, pesticides and many
others. Lesson plans for student projects are included. |
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Author: Jayni Chase. Center
for Environmental Education. 1995 |
|
Excellence in
Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning
Grade: Pre-K to 12 |
|
Description: A framework for
effective and comprehensive environmental education programs and
curricula. Suggestions for lessons available for elementary, middle
school, and high school classrooms included. |
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Author: North American
Association for Environmental Education. 2004 |
|
|
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Greening School Grounds:
Creating Habitats for Learning
Grade K-12 |
|
Description: A comprehensive
collection of ideas, examples, photographs, and resources to use in
hands-on environmental curriculum. Ideas include creating schoolyard
habitat and garden options ranging from rooftop and multicultural
gardens through desert and butterfly gardens, to ponds and prairie
restorations. |
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Author: Tim Grant and Gail
LittleJohn. 2001 |
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Teaching Green – The
Middle Years
Grades 6 – 8 |
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Description: Teaching Green –
The MiddleYears helps educators teach young people the knowledge,
skills, and values of active environmental citizenship through
activities that engage students mentally, physically, and emotionally.
It offers 50 kid-tested teaching strategies for promoting
interdisciplinary hands-on learning about natural systems and
fostering critical thinking about environmental issues, both local and
global. Readers will find accessible background information and
suggestions for practical projects and activities on a diversity of
topics in the following categories: Learning about Ecosystems,
Sustaining Ecosystems, Living Sustainably, Examining Values, and
Making Interdisciplinary Connections. |
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Author: Tim Grant and Gail
Littlejohn |
|
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Global Issues and
Sustainable Solutions – Population, Poverty, Consumption, Conflict,
and the Environment – Intermediate Student Textbook
Grades 6 – 8 |
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Description: This book
addresses issues of sustainability, the increasing human population
and its trend throughout history. The question of how many people can
the earth support is evaluated, along with what kind of lifestyle
changes are needed to live a sustainable life. |
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Author: Devin Hibbard, M.P.A.;
Gilda Wheeler, M.Ed.; Wendy Church, Ph.D. |
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High School/Adult |
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Blueprint for a Green
School
Grade K-12 |
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Description: This book covers
over 40 environmental topics with an initial background summary about
each topic and information about where to find out more. Topics
include recycling, natural resources conservation, pesticides and many
others. Lesson plans for student projects are included. |
|
Author: Jayni Chase. Center
for Environmental Education. 1995 |
|
Excellence in
Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning
Grade: Pre-K to 12 |
|
Description: A framework for
effective and comprehensive environmental education programs and
curricula. Suggestions for lessons available for elementary, middle
school, and high school classrooms included. |
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Author: North American
Association for Environmental Education. 2004 |
|
Greening School Grounds:
Creating Habitats for Learning
Grade K-12 |
|
Description: A comprehensive
collection of ideas, examples, photographs, and resources to use in
hands-on environmental curriculum. Ideas include creating schoolyard
habitat and garden options ranging from rooftop and multicultural
gardens through desert and butterfly gardens, to ponds and prairie
restorations. |
|
Author: Tim Grant and Gail
LittleJohn. 2001
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