Will our state survive the next 100 years?
Every state is uniquely great. From coastlines to mountains to rolling prairies, our landscape is diverse. In this project, students will become aware of the need for a sustainable world by focusing directly on their own state’s sustainability. They will use their creativity to design a book about their state that informs readers how small changes can develop a more sustainable world. Finally, they’ll publish their book and sell it for a charitable cause.
Imagine if thousands of kids just like yours were able to promote sustainable practices and become agents of change. What an incredible force for good!
What’s included in your project?
Collaboration Options
Here are somes ideas on how your students can collaborate with another class doing State of Sustainability.
Divide and Conquer
Lesson 3: Complete the project with another class, each taking on three of the six goals.Infographic Interactions
Lesson 5: Work with another class to create infographics.Revision Swap
Lesson 7: Share your state books with another class for feedback to assist in the revision process. Or, simply swap tips and tricks with another teacher doing this project.Pen Pals Across the States
Lesson 8: Swap your book with another class in a different state who is also doing the project. Have students share similarities and differences about sustainability within each state; consider connecting classrooms virtually for rich discourse.
Need help to find a partner school?
Each Blue Apple Project Includes:
- Engaging lessons designed to make learning memorable, meaningful, and fun
- Curated online resources to save you time searching for content
- In-person, virtual, and hybrid options for all learning environments
- Cross-curricular mini-lessons in English-Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social-Emotional Learning
- Videos and contact info provided by real-world experts willing to meet with your students
- Opportunities to collaborate with other classrooms doing the same project
- Free project supplies to get you started right away
