Grade Level:
6-8
Teacher Resources
This engaging population growth activity helps students understand long-term human population trends. Through an interactive simulation of...
This engaging, hands-on STEM and earth science lesson introduces students to the connection between natural resources and...
Students identify the ten most important factors for a sustainable community and create measurable indicators to evaluate...
In this engaging global studies activity, students role-play as residents of five major world regions to compare...
This impactful classroom activity uses a simple apple-cutting demonstration to visually represent the small portion of Earth’s...
Students consider how today’s personal choices can positively impact the future of local and global communities and...
Water resources background reading: Earth’s water system is under stress from pollution and overuse. Students explore the...
Air pollution and solid waste background reading: Trash, pollution, and emissions increase as human population grows and...
Our global family background reading: There are vast differences in wealth, energy use, health, and education levels...
PopEd Impact
64,000
educators trained
325
college campuses
32,000
workshops conducted
"The activities not only bring out important content, but they also provide real-world context for environmental, population and sustainability issues. They engage participants in very thought-provoking and critical-thinking discussions.”
Helen de la Maza, Environmental Educator, Irvine, CA