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Elementary School Modules
Module 1: Earth Savers

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ABOUT THIS MODULE 3
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY 4
REQUIRED MATERIALS 6
EVENT PLANNER 9
MONDAY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE 10
TUESDAY: ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE 19
WEDNESDAY: OBSERVING OUR EARTH 27
THURSDAY: SOMETHING OLD TO SOMETHING NEW 34
FRIDAY: SAVING THE EARTH 42
Table of Contents

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Overview
One mans trash is another mans treasure is the theme for this module. Members will learn the importance of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) in this interactive module. From learning about Rachel Carson, a famous environmentalist, to taking trash and turning it into a masterpiece, members will see that saving our earth can be quite fantastic!!
Driving Questions
What is recycling process?
What does it mean to go green?
Product of the Week Recycled Art, Bird Feeder, Indoor Garden, Plant-able Paper, Trash Garden
Community Sharing Event
Gallery Walk of the artifacts created for the week.
Introduction
Loving the Earth means more than just saying ityou have to protect it! Members will understand the importance of what it means to go green as they become immersed in this module. Members will see that going green is more than a colorits a way of life!!
Special Notes
Prior to the activity, the following items need to be collected: Toilet Paper Rolls (2 per member) Recycled Objects:
Styrofoam: egg cartons, packing peanuts; food containers; meat trays Cardboard: food boxes, paper boxes, corrugated boxes, ice cream containers, drink trays, toilet paper/paper towel rolls Plastics: soap containers, lotion bottles, shampoo bottles, laundry bottles & lids, plastic shopping Bags, soda 6-pack rings Aluminum: soda cans, clean/used tin foil, food wrapper linings Paper: shredded paper, envelopes, letters, junk mail, Odds & Ends: CDs, broken pieces of furniture, chipped plates/mugs, jewelry pieces Wire: old coat hangers, twist ties from garbage bags Nylon: clean, used panty hose Metals: nuts & bolts, screws, soda tabs/lids Fabric: old tablecloths, sheets, scrap fabric swatches, torn clothing, old curtains
About This Module

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Word Definition
Greening Process of transforming artifacts such as a space, a lifestyle or a brand image into a more environmentally friendly version
Natural Resources Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
Consumption The using up of a resource.
Pollution The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
Ecosystem A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Waste Waste is anything we throw away or get rid of, that doesnt get used.
Pesticides A chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops.
Conservation The protection of animals, plants, and natural resources
Environmentalist A person who works to protect the natural world from pollution
Earth Steward Responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Academic Vocabulary

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Composting A mixture of something, usually vegetable or other organic waste that is used to improve the soil.
Going Green Taking special steps to protect the environment the water, the land, and the air we breathe.

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Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day
and should be printed in advance.
Facilitator The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
1 per Team
Markers
Collage Materials
Glue
Crayons/ Markers
Tape
Construction Paper
Colored pencils
Computer/Internet
All the collected items described in How to Prepare
Glue
Tape
Scissors
Rubber bands
Aluminum foil (optional)
Tag board
Scraps of blue and green paper (card stock or construction paper)
One large empty can and a rubber band
One square piece of screen (I used basic screen door screening)
One circle cookie cutter, smaller than the size of the can
Seeds (We chose lavender, but any seeds will do. Just make sure its something you want to plant!)
A Blender
Spoon
Required Materials

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Water
Toilet Paper rolls (2 per member)
String
Hole Punch
Crayons
2 cups dry spiral pasta dyed with red food coloring
Poster board, 1 sheet per student group
Erasers, and rulers
Masking Tape
Computer with Internet access
SAVE OUR PLANET!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L99QWDWjpyk
Recycled Objects: Styrofoam: egg cartons, packing peanuts; food containers; meat trays Cardboard: food boxes, paper boxes, corrugated boxes, ice cream containers, drink trays, toilet paper/paper towel rolls Plastics: soap containers, lotion bottles, shampoo bottles, laundry bottles & lids, plastic shopping Bags, soda 6-pack rings Aluminum: soda cans, clean/used tin foil, food wrapper linings Paper: shredded paper, envelopes, letters, junk mail, Odds & Ends: CDs, broken pieces of furniture, chipped plates/mugs, jewelry pieces Wire: old coat hangers, twist ties from garbage bags Nylon: clean, used panty hose Metals: nuts & bolts, screws, soda tabs/lids Fabric: old tablecloths, sheets, scrap fabric swatches, torn clothing, old curtains
Hot Glue Sticks/ Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Foam Board
Poster Board
Pine cones
Peanut butter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L99QWDWjpyk

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Bird seed
Paper plates
Ribbon or pipe cleaners
Lettuce leaves
Pineapple top
Celery bottom
Potato peelings with eyes
Several small planters
Several bowls with water
Mister
Other plants as desired
Wide variety of colorful magazines, catalogs, brochures, or junk mail.
Ruler
String of various colors
Varnish To give beads an extra sheen (optional)
Local Recycling Center
1 per Member
Nature Journals
Toothpicks or pencils
Pencils/Pens

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Note: Complete the following table early during the week to prepare for the Community
Sharing event. Share the answers with the CPO for approval.
Type of Event on Friday
Event Name
Whos Invited
Publicity to Use (Circle all that apply, use blank spaces for additional items)
Fliers Website
Invitations
Ads
Event Location
Display Area for Projects
Supplies Needed (Circle all that apply, use blank spaces for additional items)
Chairs Scissors Games
Tables Markers
Signs CD Player
Tape Video Equipment
Cups Napkins Refreshments (Try to select items that tie into the theme)
Task Assigned to: Due Date:
Event Planner

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Monday Warm-up
Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 15 minutes
Steps to Follow
Say: Have you ever heard the term, going green? This week we will be delving into the meaning and how we can become environmental stewards for our earth. An environmental steward is a person that takes responsibility for maintaining the earth. Lets watch this video of an environmental steward who is young just like you all.
Sam, Recycling to Make a Difference | Citizen Kid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dITDvRLSAa4
Discuss the video and share thoughts.
Monday: Making a Difference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dITDvRLSAa4

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Monday Activity 1 Whats the big deal?
Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time
45 minutes
Description Members will listen to a familiar story that talks about the importance of recycling.
Objective Members will develop an awareness of going green.
Markers
Collage Materials
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Pencils
Glue
Crayons
Markers
Tape
Construction Paper
Colored pencils
How to Prepare
Steps to Follow 1
Say: Do you know what it means to go green? Do you know why it is important? We are going to read a story that explains why it is important for all of us to go green to save our earth.

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