Grade Level:
6-8
Teacher Resources
Trace the history of U.S. transportation from horsedrawn carriages to our present car culture.
Survey of U.S. food trends - where it's from, how it’s prepared, and who has access.
Journey through the history of schooling in the U.S.from the early 1800s to today.
History of U.S. work from agrarian roots through the Industrial Revolution to today's gig economy.
A visual demonstration of the limited sources of food available from the Earth’s land, followed by discussion...
U.S. population from its founding in 1790, to present, and projected U.S. growth through 2050.
Set of 7 lessons and 1 reading looks at humans’ use of land for food, energy and...
Combining environmental and global studies lessons will inspire middle schoolers with real-world connections.
"Best of" library of readings and lesson plans with interactive methods for all subject areas.
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"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