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Agroforestry Challenge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore agroforestry. In this Peace Corps instructional activity, students examine the role the trees play in deforestation efforts. Young scholars then participate in an agroforestry game.
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Religion and the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the role of environmentalists in the United States. In this political issues lesson, students compare and contrast the evangelical vote in the U.S. with the liberal vote as they read selected articles and watch Moyers...
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The Human Footprint

For Students 9th - 12th
In this environmental stewardship lesson, students view the human footprint website and then answer 3 short answer questions related to human impact on the earth.
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The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students participate in a debate regarding the Three Gorges Dam in China. In this research skills lesson, students prepare for a debate regarding the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. Students participate in the dam taking...
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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Private-Religious)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to prevent cruelty to animals. In this stewardship lesson, students discover the Biblical laws of Tza’ar Ba’alei Chaim. Students volunteer their time to assist community organizations that promote animal welfare.
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Land Development and the Environment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the relationship between land development and the environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students explore how population density, land development, transportation, and impervious surfaces take their toll...
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Why Eat Organic?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of organic eating. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast organic foods with conventional foods and discuss the benefits of eating organic foods.
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Air Pollution and Asthma

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider air quality. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 11th graders consider the impact of air pollution on asthma and identify ways that they can work to reduce air pollution.
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Mixed Media Messages: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars examine the process of recycling by creating a mock television commercial about recycling. In this recycling lesson, students watch an animated demonstration about recycling and answer content questions. Young scholars...
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Impervious Surfaces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students compose personal mission statements that express their personal beliefs about their responsibility to the environment.
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Water--Where Has It Gone?: Earth Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the plight of water as they consider water use and distribution. Students listen to an excerpt from The Well and consider...
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Molehill or Mountain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of waste management. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the trash generated by people per day and discuss what steps they can personally take to reduce waste.
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An Oil Spill Primer for Students

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Gulf oil spill worksheet, students examine a 4-page article regarding basic facts about the oil spill as well as photographs of clean-up efforts.
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Pollution Solution

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students investigate the effects of oil spills and brainstorm ideas to help companies avoid them as they create models to demonstrate their attributes and...
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Caution: Fix It!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson plan, students investigate events that have harmed coastal resources and how human activity has restored coastal resources.
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How would an oil spill affect a Marine Sanctuary?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students discover how scientists assess damages to the environment following oil spills. Students conduct a simulation of a public meeting in order to...
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What Is a Watershed?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of water pollution. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discover what watersheds are and consider how to protect them.
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Private Land Decision-Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this service learning lesson plan, students examine private property land use practices in order to study their impact on the environment.
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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore the concept of waste management. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students study the nuances of the terms reduce, reuse, and recycle. Young scholars investigate ways to reduce, reuse, and...
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Our Class, Our Earth day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students understand the importance of participating in recycling and clean-up efforts in the community. In this recycling lesson, students respond to questions after reading "The Wartville Wizard" by Don Madden. Students articulate...
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Flowers and a Beautiful World: Earth Day (1st)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students consider caring for their environment. In this environmental stewardship activity, students read Miss Rumphius and discuss how sharing their time, talent, and treasure through volunteering makes the world better.
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Scarecrow Recycled

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own scarecrows. In this recycling lesson, students discuss the purpose of scarecrows and discuss how they are constructed. Students make their own scarecrows out of recycled materials.
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Lesson for the EasyJet Set

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the environmental costs of flying. In this current events lesson, students research the noted Web sites regarding the Airbus, noise pollution, and oil use associated with airline travel. Students brainstorm...
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Amazon Rainforest Poster Project/Service Project

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students make efforts to save the rainforests. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discuss facts about the resources of the rainforests. Students then create posters that encourage other to reduce their use of paper.