School Resources and Presentations

Students explore composting with worms and the entire worm bin ecosystem as they engage in hands-on experiments and observation. 

Students follow the journey of trash from our homes and schools to the landfill. Emphasis on reduction, reuse, recycling and steps towards sustainability. 

Approximately 40% of the food grown in the United States for consumption is thrown away, and much of that waste is preventable. In this engaging multimedia presentation, students will explore the causes and consequences of food waste and problem-solve solutions to make a real difference. 

Explore the problem of climate change, what people are doing about it, and why it’s not too late to make a difference. Emphasis on using your voice to engage with peers and adults about issues that matter. 

Students examine the contents of the garbage and recycling bins in each classroom to determine which items are commonly misplaced in each bin. After the audit, students provide suggestions to specific classrooms to improve their garbage and recycling system. 

This activity provides an opportunity for every student in the school to participate! Instead of throwing lunch trash away, each student sorts their own trash into designated categories (Food, Liquid, Recyclables, and Trash) to learn about what is being thrown away. After lunch, a smaller group of students collect weight and volume measurements of each category, which can be shared with the whole school. 

Students explore their school after it closes for the day to determine how much energy is being wasted due to computers monitors, copy machines and other equipment is being left on at night and during weekends. By the end of the audit, students know how much energy and money are being wasted and the environmental impacts of this wasted energy.