All of GEF's lessons and programs are offered at no cost. Become a member to support GEF and enjoy member only benefits! 
Professional Development
 |
GEF Institute offers affordable, online sustainability courses eligible for professional development or academic credit. Give your resume a boost! |
Sponsor a Teacher
Support educators in your community by helping them earn a Certificate in Sustainability or take an online course. Find out more about sponsorship!
Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Planet Earth: Home to Us All
Lesson Description:
Students will:
Students will:
- Formulate a sustainable action plan to address environmental stress.
- Create a public service announcement to promote awareness and action focusing on one area of environmental concern.
Lesson Type:
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Other
Time Needed:
1-2 class periods
1-2 class periods
Standards Addressed:
Geography standards
18. Knows and understands how to apply geography to interpret the
present and plan for the future
Science standards
F, grades 5-8 science and technology in society
F, grades 5-8 natural resources, environmental quality, and science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
Geography standards
18. Knows and understands how to apply geography to interpret the
present and plan for the future
Science standards
F, grades 5-8 science and technology in society
F, grades 5-8 natural resources, environmental quality, and science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
Materials Needed:
-Transparency of the “lifeboat” cartoon
-Copies of handout, “Sustainable Action for the Global Environment”
-Chart paper
-Transparency of the “lifeboat” cartoon
-Copies of handout, “Sustainable Action for the Global Environment”
-Chart paper
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (gef)
Green Education Foundation (gef)
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (gef)
Green Education Foundation (gef)
Contact Email:
Service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science
