We provide free hands-on environmental education to K-12 schools, engaging students in thoughtful dialogue and critical problem solving relevant to school standards, and to the city they live in.
Through our two core education curriculums—the M.E.S.S. Lab and the Student-led Recycling Initiative—we equip youth with the tools to take action through civic engagement and environmental stewardship by facilitating student-led projects that positively impact the community at large.
What we Teach
The M.E.S.S. Lab is a hands-on learning lab that teaches environmental stewardship and civic engagement using paint recycling as a vehicle for learning.
M.E.S.S. stands for Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies & Science, a framework developed by The Green Project aimed at connecting students with many interests to environmental principles. Our goal is to teach students about the complexities of waste and recycling while giving them tangible knowledge to reduce their environmental impact and support their community.
The M.E.S.S. Lab is scheduled to launch in 2021. To get your school or student group involved, email us at education@thegreenproject.org.
STUDENT-LED RECYCLING INITIATIVE
The Student-led Recycling Initiative (SLRI) brings learning into the classroom setting and helps schools implement recycling program. Through this program, we help schools convene a Green Team comprised of students and an adult facilitator. We teach these students the ins and outs of environmentalism, sustainability, messaging and more. We then empower the Green Team as they craft a sustainable school culture and implement a recycling program in their school through peer-to-peer education.
To learn more and get your school involved, email education@thegreenproject.org.
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Due to COVID-19, we’ve adapted our standards-based curriculum into interactive, virtual lessons. Through these, we engage students to think critically about their own waste, recycling and reuse within their homes, backyards, and neighborhoods.
Lessons are open to K-12 schools, student groups/clubs, and youth organizations. Or, check out our free resources below!
FREE Online Environmental Education Activities
Use these resources for Environmental Education at home or for your classroom!
