Texas classrooms can learn about conservation, recycling, and reducing waste with new lesson plans and activities available in PBS LearningMedia. Texas PBS and the Take Care of Texas program have collaborated to create a new PBS LearningMedia collection featuring six lesson plan units aimed at educating and inspiring the next generation of conservation champions.
Explore a brand-new PBS LearningMedia collection featuring six lesson plan units, aligned with Texas teaching standards. Tailored for K-12 classrooms, these resources delve into air, water, and waste conservation strategies. Crafted in collaboration with TCEQ researchers and science experts, this collection is designed to spark discussions, suggest activities, and provide all the materials teachers need to help students learn about conservation.
The collection includes the following lessons:
Protecting Texas Water
Learn how TCEQ maintains quality drinking water and explore ways in which we can all combat water pollution and ensure our drinking water remains safe.
Texas River Biodiversity
TCEQ staff guide us through efforts that maintain the quality of Texas' air and water, manage waste, and protect ecosystems and people in Texas.
Where Texans Get Water
Learn about water and the crucial role it plays in our lives. Dive into the different ways we utilize this vital resource while gaining a deeper understanding of water conservation.
Making Seed Balls
Discover the art of making seed balls through this instructional video. Seed balls provide a simple and creative method for growing native wildflowers.
Making Recycled Paper
Get students involved in the process of recycling with this hands-on lesson focused on making recycled paper.
The 3 Rs of Recycling
Discover the fundamentals of recycling and learn the importance of practicing the three Rs of recycling: reduce, reuse, recycle!
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