Eco Learning Portal
Green Campus Initiatives
In-Classroom Program (with Field Trip)
Grade Level: elementary-school, middle-school, high-school, college
About: Green Campus Initiatives allows students to explore environmentally focused ways they can become involved in their own community and bring awareness to others about their daily choices.
Download Lesson:
One Less Straw Campaign (Download Packet)
Included in packet:
School Campaign Outline
Resources Page
Recycling Project (Download Packet)
Included in packet:
Recycling Project Ideas
Waste Audit Checklist
Trail Building Project (Download Packet)
Included in packet:
Tools & Planning
Water Conservation Project (Download Packet)
Included in packet:
Ideas & tips for water conservation
Water Conservation Resources & Curricula
Time: Varies with each Campus Project
Grade Level/Curriculum Requirement: Elementary, Middle, High, College
Objective:
- Bring awareness to students about their daily choices that impact the environment
- Create an environmentally-conscious philosophy at the school
- Create a center for sustainability on school campus
Standards Correlation: SOL: K.7, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2, 4.8, 6.6, 6.8, 6.9, LS.5, LS.6, LS.7, LS.8, LS.9, LS.11, BIO.1, BIO.6, BIO.8, ES.8
Essential Standards: Ecosystems
Materials:
Varies with each Green Campus Project
Procedure: Click on the links above. Please email DRBA if you have any questions or need help with your project.
Helpful Info & Links:
One less straw video.
Best Recycling Videos for Teachers
Virginia Invasive Plant List Printable PDF
North Carolina Invasive Plant List PDF
Definition of Plants PDF
Outdoor Classroom Resources PDF
