LAUNCH Eco-Lessons:
Educator Led

What is LAUNCH for Educators?

Fun and interactive step-by-step NGSS aligned Eco-Lessons for K-12th educators to lead a group of students
LAUNCH Eco-Lessons give teachers and students the tools needed to take action and make an everlasting environmental impact.
All Kindergarten through 12th grade Educators are welcome to participate and eligible to earn educator stipends.

See Our List of Educator Led Eco-Lessons

K-5th Grade

LAUNCH Lessons: Earth Week Actions K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: How to LAUNCH an Eco-Project K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Green Your Holidays K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: How to Form a Green Team K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Adopt-a-Spot K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Less is More K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: ReTHINK Waste Game K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Classroom Recycling K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Community/Beach Clean Up K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Trash-Free Lunch K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: E-Waste Drive K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Waste Audit K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Lunchtime Sorting K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Meatless Monday K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Campus Food Rescue K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Composting at School K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Tree Planting K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Edible Garden Series K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Water Conservation K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Flush Smart K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Stroll N’ Roll K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: No Idle Zone K-5th

LAUNCH Lessons: Energy Audit K-5th

6th-12th Grade

LAUNCH Lessons: Earth Week Actions 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: How to Form a Green Team 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Community/Beach Clean Up 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Lunchtime Sorting 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: E-Waste Drive 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Clothing Swap 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Waste Audit 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Trash Free Lunch 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Classroom Recycling 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Adopt a Spot 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Meatless Monday 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Campus Food Rescue 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Composting at School 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Tree Planting 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Edible Garden Series 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Water Conservation 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Stroll N’ Roll 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: No Idle Zone 6th-12th

LAUNCH Lessons: Energy Audit 6th-12th

Why Should You Use LAUNCH?

Spark students' interest in the environment

Explore flight-ready lesson plans

Use project worksheets & resources

Develop students' life-long leadership skills

Leaf Stipend Program

Educators can earn a LAUNCH stipend by collecting leaves. Look for the Eco-Level indicated by the number of leaves on each lesson. The top leaf earner will receive a Grand Leaf Winner certificate and higher stipend!*

Earn 8 leaves by completing a minimum of 2 lessons to receive a $100 stipend
Earn 15 leaves by completing a minimum of 4 lessons or completing a single series to receive a $250 stipend
Two Grand Leaf Winners will receive a $500 Stipend by making the biggest environmental impact! (one within the United States and one international)

LAUNCH Stipend Requirements

Register for the LAUNCH Program
Submit Results Form for each lesson with pictures and/or video with Consent/Permission Form for all students in photos/videos – must show multiple students using the lesson.
Ages of students must be 18 or under
End of program: Complete Stipend Form and Program Feedback form at the end of the school year
Limited number of stipends are available

Limited number of stipends are available

*GOG has the right to qualify or disqualify LAUNCH users for stipends

**District Program/UPLIFT users have a separate stipend program/process and do not qualify for LAUNCH Stipends, see this page for more information

*Note: All lesson wrap up forms for stipends are subject to review by Grades of Green to determine qualification. Educators are limited to a single stipend.

Who is an Educator?

When and Where Can Educators Use LAUNCH?

Every LAUNCH eco-lesson can be started at any time of the year between August 1st through June 15th! Each lesson has suggested timelines to complete the activity in addition to options on how to continue your project as an ongoing project.

LAUNCH Eco-Lessons can be implemented in:

How to Get Started?

Still have questions? Fill out our interest form and one of our advisors can help!

Pick Lesson(s)

Pick one or more lessons to complete with your class/group on our website.

Sign Up

Create a Grades of Green Account

After signing up, a link will be emailed to you to create an account on this site.

Start Your Project

Use the step-by-step instructions on our online lessons to implement your project

Report & Update

Submit your results on the provided wrap-up form provided in your Eco-Lesson by June 15

LAUNCH Eco-Lessons: Educator Led