Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Litterbug Clean Up

Subject Area

Science

Grade(s)

K

Overview

In this interactive Nearpod lesson, children will learn about the environment by going outdoors and picking up litter.

This digital lesson is delivered via Nearpod, a free, K-12 student engagement platform. Use these materials for virtual or in-person instruction, or share these resources directly with students and families to support learning at home.

NOTE: Teaching this digital lesson requires a free Nearpod account, but no account or student information is required for students to use Nearpod.

    Science (2015) Grade(s): KG

    SC15.K.6

    Identify and plan possible solutions (e.g., reducing, reusing, recycling) to lessen the human impact on the local environment.*

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SC15.K.6

    Vocabulary

    • Identify
    • Plan
    • Solution
    • Human impact
    • Local
    • Environment
    • Reduce
    • Reuse
    • Recycle
    • Causes
    • Create
    • Ask
    • Imagine
    • Improve

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Human impact can have both positive and negative impact on the environment.
    • We can create possible solutions to reduce the negative impacts on the environment.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify possible solutions to lessen human impact on the environment.
    • Plan possible solutions to lessen human impact on the environment.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Human impact has a positive and negative effect on the local environment.
    • There are solutions that can lessen the negative impacts on a local environment.

    Scientific and Engineering Practices

    Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

    Crosscutting Concepts

    Cause and Effect
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Lesson/Unit Plan

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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