Environmental education - teacher plans
These environmental education plans have been developed to help teachers with classroom planning and preparation. They include action planners so students can be involved in the planning and decision making process too!
These plans were developed using the Ministry of Education curriculum documents and the Guidelines for Environmental Education in New Zealand Schools (Ministry of Education, 1999).
If you would like more help with developing the plans or need to borrow resources, contact us.
Teacher unit plans
All the teacher plans include suggested time frames for the unit, possible partners for the unit, skills that will be learned and aims for the unit.
Composting (PDF, 225 kb) (opens in a new window) - This unit plan describes how to get your class to set up a composting system.
Recycling (PDF, 232 kb) (opens in a new window) - Use this plan to teach your class about recycling.
Seeking funding for environmental projects (PDF, 213 kb) (opens in a new window) - This plan will give your class the tools necessary to find funding for their future environmental projects.
Stormwater (PDF, 222 kb) (opens in a new window) - This unit teaches your class about stormwater and why it is important to be careful about what goes down the drain.
Tools
Action planner (PDF, 174 kb) (opens in a new window) - This tool allows your class to map out the steps they need to take to complete each task.
Decision making matrix (PDF, 219 kb) (opens in a new window) - This tool allows you to set the goals for your project and to weigh up various options.
Reflection tool (PDF, 169 kb) (opens in a new window) - This tool allows your class to be clear about the success or otherwise of their project and to set goals for improvements.
Funding priorities matrix (PDF, 215 kb) (opens in a new window) - This tool will clarify the importance of various aspects of your project for potential funders.
Pros and cons (PDF, 217 kb) (opens in a new window) - An example of pros and cons for a project.
Sample action planner for sourcing funding (PDF, 35 kb) (opens in a new window) - This sheet allows you to work through criteria tht may affect your funding applications.
Tips on preparing funding applications (PDF, 225 kb) (opens in a new window) - This sheet has some useful tips on how to best prepare your funding applications.
Plastic resin identification code (PDF, 32 kb) (opens in a new window) - This sheet has an explanation of the different types of plastic, what they are made of and what they are used for.
Recycled paving stone recipe (PDF, 62 kb) (opens in a new window) - This is a fun recipe for making your own paving stones out of plastic and concrete.
Last reviewed: 25 Jul 2008 1:16pm
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