In this activity, students investigate the impact of mining on the environment.

In this virtual simulation, students will explore the reclamation process to discover how land is restored for a sustainable future.

Is fracking really a disaster unfolding?

Anoushka Takla’s fourth graders seek to answer the question: “What happens to our trash over time?”

In this two-part inquiry-based activity, students will practice using the scientific method while learning about decomposition, exploring how some types of garbage will decompose while others will not. Students can then go on to design their own experiment to test different variables affecting the rate of decomposition.

In this lesson, students learn about decomposition and landfills, and learn how to sort their trash into the appropriate bin.

This feature provides a closer look at one consequence of sea level rise along the Atlantic coast: the conversion of land to open water.

Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow.

EPA works in partnership with states, tribes, territories, local governments, and the public to protect beaches.

Composting can be used to make nutrient-rich material for your garden.

Green Education Foundation offers free programs that provide curricula and hands-on activities to inspire K-12 students and teachers to think holistically about global sustainability concerns and solutions.

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