Posts Tagged ‘environmental sustainability’

5th Graders say: Stop Unfair Child Labor Now!

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Grade: 5th Grade
Topics: Unfair labor, worker’s rights, fair trade, sustainability, fairness, slavery, unions
Created by Liav Shapiro, P.S. 230 Brooklyn, NY

This unit was created to teach students about unfair labor of the past and today, linking issues of children’s rights and labor rights. Students participated a “Fair Trade Boot Camp,” various simulations, created artwork, wrote letters to major U.S. companies, and became more critical of the foods that are sold in their local supermarkets.

Find out more: www.unfairchildlabor.wordpress.com

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The Water Project: 3-6 year olds and the World Water Crisis

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

602Grade: Pre-k-Kindergarten
Topics: Waste, Water Crisis, Environmental Sustainability
Created by Valerie Bracco: Catholic School, NYC

Goal for this project: 1. Establish water as a valuable resource 2. Increase awareness of water usage, 3. Examine water availability in their own environment and around the globe, 4. If necessary / desired, take action!

Find out more: thewaterproject.wordpress.com

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