Sustainability Education Handbook Sample Activities

Non-Humans:

Theme:  (K-12) Thoroughly investigate the life cycle, habitat and food web of one animal or insect.

Goal: Each student will create an art form and written paper / presentation on the animal or insect of their choice. Focus on the intrinsic value of the animal or insect, not how if benefits or threatens humans. For younger students, work either in groups or as a class to write and make masks for a play.

Standards / MEAP:

» English Language Arts: IX.11.1 (Inquiry & Research)

» Social Studies: II.2.1 (Geographic Perspective)

» Mathematics: III.1.2 (Data Analysis & Statistics)

» Science: III.1.1, III.2.1, III.3.1, III.4.1, III.5.1 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Sciences in Real World Contexts)

Curriculum:

» Conserving Earth’s Biodiversity (10-12)

Contact:  Island Press Books

1-800-828-1302 or click here

$39.95 for CD Rom (phone for free demo)

» Ecology for All Ages: Discovering Nature Through Activities for Children and Adults by Jorie Hunken (K-6)

Contact:  The Globe Pequot Press, P.O. Box 833 Old Saybrook, CT 06475

ISBN: 1-56440-138-3

Cost: $16.95

» The World Pledge (K-5)

Contact:  Lillian Genser  248-545-3207

Websites:

Sierra Club

Earth Island Institute