Research
The #GreenTeam did extensive research on why sustainability and environmentalism should be taught in schools. The evidence for the necessity of these subjects is overwhelming. As the worldwide crises of climate change, poverty, inequality, and social injustice increase, it is time for teachers to act and enlighten their students about how their global impact is meaningful and important.
Most crucially, students need to see that they can change the world. They can make it a better place with their choices.
10 Benefits of Environmental Education
Spark student creativity, strengthen our communities, and students will begin to understand how their actions affect the environment.
The Importance of Sustainability in Schools
Why should we be teaching sustainability?
Why Should I Teach Sustainability?
Amazing links, resources, and standards for teachers and students alike about incorporating sustainability into the classroom.
Teachers workshops, professional development, and activities to use in the classroom that promote sustainability and environmental education.
How can schools get started?
Become a green school as well and find materials that can be used in your classroom.
Sustainability resources for school districts, teachers, and students are available here.
Getting Students Engaged
How I teach kids to love science
At the Harbour School in Hong Kong, TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada teaches citizen science and invention to the next generation of environmentalists.
Sustainability Explained
What does sustainability mean? This video explains the three pillars of sustainability, what it means to be sustainable, and its importance.
Lesson Plans, Activities, and Materials
15 Sustainability Activities, Ideas & Resources for the Classroom
This blog has many different ideas for ways we can incorporate sustainability into the classroom for K-7.
This website shares causes, effects, and solutions for habitat loss and destruction.
Lesson Plans for Teaching Sustainability
Teach For America takes the wheel on teaching sustainability. Full lesson plans for K-12 with resources and activities are available here!
20 Activities for Kids to Lean about Sustainability
Activities that teachers or parents can implement with their student(s) to encourage a sustainable lifestyle.
Lesson Plan Ideas, Activities, and More!
Dozens of links to various resources for teachers to use in their classrooms!
Taking it to the Class: Green Projects for the Classroom
Activities about how to bring environmental awareness to your classroom.
This infographic provides a visual for individuals to conceptualize where their trash goes once it leaves their home.
How Can We Save Natural Resources?
This infographic explains how composting and recycling saves Earth's natural resources.
Making Sustainable Choices in Your Personal Life
A modern site featuring a variety of articles for the sustainable-minded individual. The site highlights companies making green choices and where to find their services.
Wondering how you can make sustainable choices in your own home? Look here to start getting inspired.
Local to Arizona
http://www.sustainabilityallianceaz.org/p/sustainability-in-schools.html
https://www.azsustainabilityalliance.com/
http://www.keepphxbeautiful.org/
https://kjzz.org/sustainability
https://new.azwater.gov/conservation
https://westernresourceadvocates.org/projects/arizona-water-conservation/
https://www.azsolarcenter.org/
https://sustainability.asu.edu/sustainableschools/learn-more/favorite-websites/
https://azcaa.org/poverty-justice-project/
Not from Arizona? That's okay! We encourage you to get in touch with your local community. How does your country, state/province, city, handle sustainability? How can you make an impact?