LAUNCH Eco-Lessons:
Student Led
What is LAUNCH Lessons for Students?
Grades of Green’s LAUNCH lessons program for students provides fun and interactive step-by-step Eco-Lessons for K-12th grade students. Our Eco-Lessons give students the tools needed to make an everlasting environmental impact to reduce the climate crisis. The Eco-Lessons below are primarily written for 6th-12th, however, we welcome all age groups and grade levels to participate.
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See Our List of Student Led Lessons
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 Eco-Lessons?
Help Your Community
Earn Service Hours
Gain Experience
Projects for Clubs
Students Will be Able To:
- Take Action on an issue you are passionate about
- Gain community service hours
- Build experience for college applications
- Use as a project for a school club or class activity
Leaf Certificate Program
Students can earn a LAUNCH certificates by collecting leaves. Look for the Eco-Level indicated by the number of leaves on each lesson!
- Bronze🥉- 7 leaves
- Silver 🥈- 10 leaves
- Gold🥇- 15 leaves
- Green 🌱- 20 leaves – must include a “series”
Who Can Participate?
Independent Students
Groups of Students
Extra Curricular Groups
Student Clubs
When and Where Can Students Use LAUNCH?
Every LAUNCH 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-lesson can be implemented in:
Schools
After School Programs
Communities
