This environmental education program was designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to make choices that will make a real difference to your quality of life, both now and in your future. In order to exist, all life forms must in one way or another exploit their environment. Humans are not exempt from this practice. We are only beginning to understand what the consequences of such exploitation is having on the earth's food supply, atmosphere, water cycle and biological diversity.
Humans are unique among all the earth's organisms, in terms of intelligence and adaptability.
Therefore, we possess the power to reduce our impact on the Earth and provide for our needs and the needs of future generations by conserving natural resources. Investigating environmental issues at your school is one way for you to start exploring how you can change your behaviors to be more sustainable. By studying landscaping practices, energy and water consumption, waste management, chemical use, and food choices at your school you can begin to understand the impact every choice you make has on human health and the environment. Each module begins with four Explore Activities. You will find that the activities provide a step by step guide that places the power to make a difference in your hands.