Grade Level:
9-12
Teacher Resources
Students play a game that simulates a cap and trade system, and analyze its successes and weaknesses...
Students examine current and historic U.S. gender roles through two short mental exercises and research.
Students test different pH solutions on radish seeds to determine the optimal level for germination
Acting as residents of five major world regions, students compare various statistics that affect people’s health and...
A visual demonstration models the limited ocean area where most ocean life is found, followed by a...
Students use the poster, A Quick Trip to 8 Billion, to determine whether progress has been made...
What is an ecological footprint and what are the impacts of using so much stuff? How do...
Students research an energy-related topic in the United States or Canada and consider possible alternatives, weighing costs...
Students determine a list of criteria to use when deciding the fate of endangered species, then conduct...
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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