Teacher Resources

Environmental literacy can be integrated into existing curriculum for any grade level or subject area!

Why Teach environmental literacy?

Environmental literacy is an increasingly important competency for children to thrive in our changing world. 

Environmental awareness, understanding, and skillsets can be integrated into existing curriculum for any grade level or subject area from TK to AP French!

Lesson Resources

These lesson plans, rubrics, work samples, and resources were developed and implemented by teachers in our innovation district.  They include materials for all grade levels, various subject areas, and are available for your use!

Environmental Literacy & Sustainability Lessons for Teachers

CA education & the environment initiative

Also called CA EEI, the California Education and the Environment Initiative was approved by the State Board of Education in 2010 and is “a statewide effort to make environmental literacy an integral part of K-12 instruction in California." 

Lesson plans and resources for all grade levels can be found at www.californiaeei.org

To access materials, follow the instructions on the "How to Order" page.

CA EEI How to access.pdf

Access Instructions

CA EEI Curriculum Catalog.pdf

Curriculum Catalog

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