Students assume the roles of members of the Cliffs of the Neuse Sate Park and must develop an action plan in response to a complaint about possible water quality problems and associated human illnesses. Students conduct research on the...

Students make a plan for the future of Paradise Island. Their recommendations should help government leaders manage the impacts of expanding tourism, while preserving the unique natural resources of this island.

High schoolers in two different countries work together to create their own business website. They are potential clients to the other teams involved in the project. They get a great realistic business like approach when the lesson is...

As part of a unit, this instructional activity familiarizes youngsters with components of a rain garden. They speculate about the role of an assigned component in contributing to a rain garden, and ultimately, in the health of the local...

Students examine how government programs and sustainable practices can affect farm profitability.  In this agriculture lesson plan students complete several activities that include the prices of food and designing their own...

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...