Environmental Guardians: Cleanup Initiative

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Environmental Guardians: Cleanup Initiative

Learn environmental responsibility

This lesson involves students participating in a community cleanup activity. It aims to instill a sense of responsibility and teach the importance of caring for the environment through hands-on experience and reflective discussion.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn environmental responsibility

Materials

Trash bags, Gloves, Recycling bags, Reflection Worksheet, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome students and introduce the topic of environmental cleanup.
Discuss the importance of caring for the environment and how littering affects the community.
Explain the activity plan and emphasize safety and teamwork.

Step 2

Cleanup Activity

30 mins

Divide students into small groups and distribute materials (trash bags, gloves, recycling bags).
Assign specific areas for each group to clean.
Supervise and assist as needed while encouraging teamwork and careful disposal of waste.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

15 mins

Gather students back after the cleanup activity.
Hand out the Reflection Worksheets for students to fill out.
Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about their experience and what they learned about environmental responsibility.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed and thank students for their participation.
Encourage them to continue being mindful of their environment and discuss ways they can help in their daily lives.

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Discussion

Discussion Guide

Facilitates reflection and discussion on the cleanup activity and environmental responsibility.

Why is it important to keep our environment clean?

Discuss the impact of litter on wildlife, plants, and human health.

How did you feel while picking up litter?

Encourage students to talk about their emotions and how the activity impacted their thinking.

What can we do to reduce litter in our community?

Brainstorm ideas for reducing waste, recycling, and encouraging others to keep the environment clean.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their experience during the cleanup activity.

What was the most interesting thing you found during the cleanup?

Describe the item and why it stood out to you.

How do you think litter affects animals and plants in the environment?

Think about examples of how litter can harm living things.

What can you do to help keep your environment clean in the future?

List at least three actions you can take to help reduce litter and keep your community clean.