Activities and Lesson Plans
"Kids deserve the right to think that they can change the world." – Lois Lowry
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Community Science Toolkit
This tool kit serves as a resource to help students participate in real scientific research. Students will collect information, investigate questions, and contribute to scientific discussions. The toolkit includes activities, reading passages, worksheets, and examples that guide students through the process of becoming citizen scientists. It is divided into sections that introduce citizen science, encourage students to act, and provide ways to extend student learning.
Plastic Audit
In this activity, students conduct a plastic audit to explore how much plastic waste is produced in their classroom, lunchroom, or school. They sort, count, and weigh plastic items to identify recyclable and non-recyclable waste and better understand how plastic pollution affects local waterways. The activity encourages students to recognize their environmental impact and discover ways to reduce plastic use in their daily lives.