11 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Lesson Ideas for Every Subject
Give “reduce, reuse, recycle” a whole new meaning by incorporating this concept into many subject areas. Many of these hands-on project ideas can be adapted for any grade.
High School (9-12)
PLT Awards 20 GreenWorks! Grants for Service-Learning Projects
Students across the country will “learn by doing” through a variety of projects they help design and implement to conserve and improve the environment.
13 Inspiring Examples of Young Environmentalists Making a Difference
Young students don’t need to wait until they’re older to make a difference. Here are 13 inspiring stories that show what’s possible when young environmentalists take action.
STEM: Tree Lifecycle
Engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as they learn about a tree’s lifecycle.
Pollinators: Why They’re Important and How Schools Can Help
It’s critical we teach students about the role of pollinators. See how students of all ages can put their knowledge into practice and support pollinators.
Help Your School System Access Federal Funding to Incorporate Environmental Education
There is historic new federal funding available for environmental education through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Invite your school superintendent to learn how to apply for this funding and why.
New and Improved GreenSchools Investigations
Project Learning Tree has created a new Adult Leader Guide plus updated its GreenSchools Investigations based on feedback from students, teachers, and school administrators.
A Rising Senior Starts a GreenSchools Program
Learn how this student got her school principal to agree to starting a GreenSchools program, and what she is doing to motivate teachers and students.
High School – Focus on Forests – Activity 1, Monitoring Forest Health
Students conduct a health checkup of a local forest or wooded area, take forestry measurements, and evaluate the ecological services provided by trees and forests.
Summer Reading List
From informative nonfiction reads to silly fictional tales, this list separated by grade level will help kids–and adults–stay on top of their reading.