Grade Level:
3-5
Teacher Resources
An elementary-level reading on the creation and disposal of solid waste.
An elementary-level reading that addresses renewable and non-renewable resources.
An elementary-level reading that discusses population growth trends for wildlife and people.
An elementary-level reading on the importance of protecting wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
Students use easy-to-find reference materials (print and online) such as almanacs, encyclopedias, atlases, and dictionaries to find...
Through riddles, an art project, and small group problem solving, students gain an appreciation for large numbers...
Students participate in a simulation as giant pandas living in the wild to illustrate how population pressures...
Students research an endangered species and then create an informational report and a poster to inform others...
Students identify ways to reduce solid waste by reusing items that might be disposed of. Students will...
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