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Classroom Activities
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Download these free classroom activities to supplement the assembly and encourage your students to become Environmental Defenders. Learn more about the Environmental Defenders Program.
This resource outlines the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts that are addressed in the Environmental Defenders Assembly and Become an Environmental Defender supplemental online activity for students.
Lesson Plans
These environmentally-themed lesson plans were developed by K-12 science education specialists in L.A. County and are aligned with California Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and California Environmental Principles and Concepts (CA EP&C). Be sure to download the corresponding PowerPoint files for visual aids!
GRADES K-3
GRADES 4-6*
*The Environmental Defenders assembly program is intended for grades K-5, but some of these lesson plans are designed for up to grade 6. For environmental education resources for grades 6-12, please visit GenerationEarth.com.
Assembly Discussion Guide
Use these review questions for class discussion purposes after viewing the assembly program.
Activity Books
The Activity Book features exercises and games kids can enjoy while learning about the environment!
Poster Contest
Students in grades 3-5 are invited to enter the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors CAN THE TRASH! Clean Beach Poster Contest. Winners will have their artwork displayed around trash barrels on the beach. Entries are accepted year-round.
For more information, visit:
https://beaches.lacounty.gov/postercontest/
