Tech Integration : Geography, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Tech Skill : Publishing, Graphics, Internet, Word Processing
Description
In this project, students become Earth Keepers. They raise environmental awareness about a current issue. To start, they use the Internet to research facts and organize the information under headings in a Microsoft Word document. Next, they learn how to use the tools in Microsoft Publisher to create a postcard and a poster as a call to action. To inform people further about the importance of this issue, students use Microsoft Publisher to produce a pamphlet that describes the harmful effects and offers solutions. Optional activities in the have students prepare for an Environmental Conference by creating a calendar, banners, and invitation to the event.
- Environmental Lesson Plans for Grade 6-9
This cross-curricular curriculum unit integrates into any geography, science, or social studies topic related to conservation, endangered species, or natural resources. By creating a series of publications, students explore the connection been human activity and the natural world. They summarize information about the cause, harmful effects, and solutions to a problem. This investigation fosters an understanding of the importance of stewardship and sustainability. Lessons raise environmental awareness for students and their viewers. - Environmental Education Fact Cards
TechieEnvironment includes 15 fact cards to help students with research. Topics include acid rain, clear cutting, endangered reefs, fuel emissions, garbage, global warming, invasive species, kudzu invasion, mining, nuclear energy, oil sands, overfishing, plastic pollution, poaching, and water consumption. These easy-to-understand resources support learners. - Project Based Learning with Environmental Education for Students
No risk of plagiarism! Students transform their knowledge into a unique call to action. Step-by-step instructions explain how to use Publisher to create postcards, posters, and pamphlets to inform others about an environmental issue. - Become an Earth Keeper
TechieEnvironment includes a PDF curriculum guide with teaching strategies and helpful tips, PDF student workbook to promote independence, and resource files to reinforce learning. Minimize classroom preparation using the provided reproducible worksheets, clear example files, templates, environmental fact sheets, quizzes, checklists, and marking sheets.
