How to Host a Green Fair

Looking to spark environmental awareness and action in your school? Hosting a green fair is a powerful way to engage students, families, and local partners in sustainability. Whether you're a seasoned eco-educator or just starting out, this guide will walk you through the steps to plan a meaningful, low-waste event that celebrates green living. But first....

Breathing Through the Seasons: Teaching About Air Quality

As the seasons shift, so does the air around us—its temperature, moisture, and even its cleanliness. These changes offer a rich opportunity for educators to explore air quality with students in ways that are age-appropriate, hands-on, and deeply connected to the world they experience every day. Whether you are guiding curious kindergarteners or challenging high schoolers to think critically, seasonal transitions can be a powerful lens for environmental education.

 

Creating a Greener Classroom: Practical Tips for Sustainable Teaching Labs

As educators, we have a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious citizens. By modeling and teaching sustainable practices in our classrooms—especially in science labs—we not only reduce our own environmental footprint, but also show students how small, mindful choices can lead to big impacts. Whether you're teaching biology, chemistry, or general science, here are actionable ways to make your classroom lab more eco-friendly.

 

Play Green, Live Clean: The Athletes Guide to Sustainability

High school athletes put a lot of effort into training, competing, and representing their schools, but they can also be champions for the environment. By taking simple, eco-friendly steps, athletes and their teams can reduce their environmental impact and become role models both on and off the field. Going green isn’t just good for the planet, it can also save money and inspire others in the community to act.

Sustainability Anchor Charts

As teachers, we all have the power to instill a sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship in our students, starting from the early elementary years up into high school. Anchor charts are powerful and visually engaging tools that can help reinforce these concepts. There are several types of sustainability anchor charts that can be created for grades K-12, offering inspiration and ideas to seamlessly incorporate eco-conscious practices into your teaching curriculum.