Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Be the Change: Waste Minimization
Where does trash go when you throw it away? Is there really an 'away?' Watch a video about trash and conduct a waste audit at your school to see how much waste is produced, what types, and what goes into producing it. Then see what waste...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Science Explorations: Kids' Environment Report Card
Cast your vote on the important environmental issues. Associated with each issue, there are at least three links to sites which can further your understanding of the issue. To encourage others to respect the environment, you can also...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: Let's Make Music!
Explore music at home and in class with homemade instruments. In "Top of the Charts," Emily Elizabeth gets inspired to create the happiest song in the world. Emily Elizabeth, Jack, Pablo, Samantha, and Clifford pool their talents and...
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Think Green [Pdf]
Pupils will explore what is involved in printer cartridge recycling, and look at its potential as a school fundraiser.
Other
Worm Woman's Web Site
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Audit of Household Waste [Pdf]
After performing an audit of their families' household garbage, students compare their results in class and come up with ways they can encourage environmentally friendly practices at home.
Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: I Belong, You Belong, We Belong [Pdf]
The students begin with sharing their attributes. The students then work on their family diary, which is a home/school connection. Students will then learn about their city and state. Students will draw a map of their community first and...
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Sort and Sift [Pdf]
In this lesson, students will examine the litter they produce in their classroom and that their families produce at home, and identify ways they can reduce waste and recycle more.