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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
"Unplug Me" Activity
Lesson Type:
  • Other
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Absorbing Sunlight in Different Colored Soil Surfaces
Lesson Type:
  • Experiment
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
  • Gardening
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
  • Green Thumb Challenge
Black and White Bottle Experiment
Lesson Type:
  • Other
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Classroom Lighting Audit
Lesson Type:
  • Group Work
  • Other
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Eco-Fact Poster
Lesson Type:
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
  • Waste Reduction
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Energy Charades
Lesson Type:
  • Group Work
  • Other
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Energy Pictionary
Lesson Type:
  • Group Work
  • Other
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
Energy Slogan Banners and Posters
Lesson Type:
  • Group Work
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
Grass As Biomass
Lesson Type:
  • Group Work
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
  • Other
Hot or Cold - Global Warming
Lesson Type:
  • Experiment
Sustainability Topic:
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Make Energy Board Games
Lesson Type:
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
  • Waste Reduction
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Make Reminder Plates for Light Switches and Thermostats
Lesson Type:
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
GEF Program Category:
  • Green Energy Challenge
Ode to Renewable Energy
Lesson Type:
  • Other
Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy
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