Kids can discuss what sorts of things they can do for helping take care of their environment. Try some classroom activities regarding the environment. Some examples are listed below. This program is adaptable for all levels and class sizes. Using a computer and teachers as chief editors, the newsletter is outlined, printed and sold.
Students monitor their personal water usage for a twenty four hour period.
Students use this information to assess their personal impact on the local community. You can also provide your students with a table for them to record their information. Average gallons or liters used per person in the class in 24 hours Total gallons or liters used by the class in a week, month, year Following the calculations and analysis, discuss with the students ways that they might be able to cut their water usage down. Ask the students if they feel they have an impact on the environment. The following is a list of approximate figures that can be used to help students determine how much water they use.