Helping students think critically about the world around them and their role in preserving the environment underlies all the materials. Many of the activities involve technical vocabulary and concepts, and instructors may need to spend extra time defining terms and providing background. Accelerated students may not have a problem, but others may. Feel free to copy these materials and share them with other educators. Purpose explains what the student will know or be able to do following this activity.
Duration estimates the time needed for the lesson.
The actual time required will depend on the grade level and the skill level of the students in the class. Grade Level indicates the target grade levels for this unit. Suggested Subjects are the scholastic subject areas to which the lesson is related. Background contains basic facts and context information for the educator's use. Preparation provides a list of materials and steps the educator should complete prior to class.