Counting on People is an online lesson plan library for elementary teachers on environmental stewardship and global citizenship
Engaging local to global lessons make it fun to teach sustainability and community to elementary students.
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Millions and Billions"
In this interactive math enrichment lesson, students develop a deeper understanding of large numbers by tackling riddles,...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "World of Difference" showing an example of a habitat circle with allotted resources
In this fun interactive activity, students role-play as plants or animals collecting vital habitat elements — water,...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "For the Common Good" showing beads representing fish populations
Students estimate population size by using math manipulatives on a grid models in this hands-on sampling activity...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Who Polluted the Potomac?" showing interactive activity
In this hands-on environmental science and geography lesson, students engage with the interactive story “Who Polluted the...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Timber!" showing role-play in deforestation demand and supply simulation
In this interactive forest sustainability and environmental science simulation, students take on roles within a forest management...
This quick and visual demonstration uses water and measuring cups to model how population increases when the...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Population Circle" where students simulate the Earth's exponential population growth explosion
This engaging population growth simulation helps students experience the changing pace of Earth’s population growth over the...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Panther Hunt" showing the represented prey animals in an ecosystem that can support a panther diet
In this fun, game-like classroom activity, students take on the role of predatory animals competing for limited...

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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