Activities

Lesson Plans on our Waste Stream, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
All lesson plans are downloadable PDFs. Get Acrobat Reader for free here!

From Visit the Triple R Ranch-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
Clean the Stream
Texas Wreath
Hold’er Partner
Texas Mega Compost 

From Keep Texas Beautiful:
Earth: The Apple of Our Eye

From Keep America Beautiful’s Waste In Place Curriculum:
Garbage Pizza
Recycling Rules

EnviroScape Nonpoint Source Model (picture)
This interactive and fun model teaches students about nonpoint source pollution. Nonpoint sources contribute a great deal to the pollution in our water bodies. The combined affect of pollution from many small sources can have a real impact on the quality of our shared water resources.

The Keep Texas Beautiful EnviroScape Model for groundwater education is available for use by our affiliates (community and campus). We ask that you pay the cost of shipping to and from the location that the model must be shipped, as well as a minimal fee to establish a fund for wear and tear. The total cost is $50. Please fill in the downloadable contract to use the EnviroScape Model.

EnviroScape Nonpoint Source Model Order Form and Contract (PDF)

More information from the EnviroScape website

Questions? Email Christine Chute Canul or call 1-800-CLEAN-TX

Clean Sweep U.S.A.
Clean Sweep U.S.A. is an exciting web-based program for students and teachers that fosuses on recycling, composting, landfills, source reduction and waste management. The program's website is interactive and includes lesson plans and evaluation tools for teachers. The program features a fictional town, Clean Sweep U.S.A, with a colorful collection of citizens who lead visitors through the solid waste issues the town must tackle.

Clean Sweep U.S.A. website

Clean Sweep U.S.A.- KTB Science and Math TEKS Correlation (Grades 4-8)

Games, Information, and Puzzles
All links are downloadable PDFs.

From Keep Texas Beautiful:
Green Apple Newsletter
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
KTB (Push Broom) Youth Activity Sheet

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Helpful Links

Earth 911 - Just for Kids - Information, fun games and activities, great environmental links, and more.  For all ages: elementary-high school and special resources for teachers!

EekoWorld (Environmental Education for Kids Online) - EekoWorld is comprised of tangible information about the planet, all presented with voice-over, so pre-readers can learn, too. Kids can create an EekoCreature and use it to explore EekoWorld or click on one of the various topics.

Environmental Protection Agency Kids Site - US Environmental Protection Agency's site for kids. Offers a lot of fun and interesting things to read and do to learn about the environment.

Litter Force - This campaign from the Texas Department of Transportation targets even younger Texans with a litter-prevention message. The new "Litter Force Team" teaches elementary-age children about the perils of littering and how they can pledge to help "Blast the Trash" and protect Texas roadways from litter. Site includes games, activity sheets, cartoons and more!

National and Global Youth Service Day - Millions of youth participate in National & Global Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world. National & Global Youth Service Day supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public, the media, and elected officials about the role of youth as community leaders.

TCEQ Resources for Educators - Compilation of resources for environmental education. Includes lesson plans from Teaching Environmental Sciences developed by teachers as well as publication items such as bookmarks, posters, and brochures.

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Contests, Awards, & Grants

Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest - This annual contest is organized through the General Land Office’s Adopt-A-Beach Program and encourages Texas schoolchildren to learn more about the Texas coast and express what they’ve learned in their art.

Arbor Day Poster Contest - The Texas Forest Service and Keep Texas Beautiful encourage all 5th graders to participate in the Arbor Day poster contest. Receive free lesson plans and activities to accompany a poster contest in your school!

Grant Opportunities for Youth and Educators

Texas PTA Environmental Contest 2006-2007 - This contest is open to all students from PTA schools in grades Pre-K through 12 and helps students develop high-level thinking skills in relation to environmental education as they attempt to formulate their ideas.

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