Organize a day of environmental learning alongside hands-on activities. Focus on a theme such as water, climate change, or waste to delve into one specific area. Tips: Partner with nearby or feeder schools: experienced schools or high schools can lead the way and...
Participate in a school or community cleanup that teaches students about the impact of littering and waste. Tips: Get all students and staff involved in a schoolyard cleanup. One innovative school reused Subway sandwich bags as gloves for students to pick up trash.The...
Celebrate water as an invaluable natural resource by hosting a water-awareness campaign. Tips: World Water Week in March is a great time to teach about the importance of water.Focus on the value of safe, healthy tap water; keeping local waterways clean; or global...
If your school has an annual science fair, make the focus environmental issues. Tips: Students can research and present ideas on topics such as climate change, the effects of chemicals on ecosystems, product life cycles, and biodegradable product claims.Elementary and...
There are many great films that can inspire students and showcase environmental issues in a creative way. Tips: Invite a local environmental organization to introduce the film or speak about regional connections to the film’s theme.Use your film viewing to engage...
Earth Week in April is an excellent time to promote a school culture of environmental sustainability. Tips: Have specific focuses each day of the week: Meatless Monday, Tupperware Tuesday, Walking Wednesday, Thrift Thursday, Waste-Free Friday.Hold an eco-themed...
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