Class Presentations
KALB knows that the best way to change the world's views on environmental issues is to educate our youth. We have several programs available to teachers that will help you in bringing some of these issues to your classroom.
We place very high importance on the suggestions and comments we receive from our teachers. Please feel free to contact us with any ideas or comments you may have with regard to current or proposed programs that would assist you in the classroom.
TALKING TREE (Preschool - 1st grade): The Talking Tree is available to speak to your preschool through first grade students. The Talking Tree will discuss why trees are important to the planet, to humans, and to animals. We talk about trees providing animal habitats, shade, fuel, food, cooling effect, and building materials. We also discuss how the trees roots help prevent soil erosion and how animals help plant forests. Recycling of paper is also discussed. This is an interactive lesson, and teachers receive coloring pages for their students to continue the lesson.
STUDENT LITTER PATROL OFFICERS (Preschool - 2nd grade): Sparky, the official big yellow KALB mascot, and a member of the KALB team will talk with your Preschool through 2nd grade students about the dangers of litter in our community. The students will then be offered the opportunity to become Official Litter Patrol Officers working for the Chief of Police and County Sheriff. A police officer or Sheriff's deputy will swear the students into the program. Students receive an official ID Card showing that they are truly Litter Patrol Officers, as well as other goodies. A letter is also given to the students to be taken home to parents, informing them of their child's new responsibilities and asking them to support their child with good example.
STUDENT LITTER PATROL OFFICERS (3rd-4th grades): A more advanced presentation of the above program. A member of the KALB team and a police officer or sheriff's deputy (depending on location of school) will present the program.
HANDS-ON LITTER AWARENESS (3rd - 6th grade): A program that can be geared toward almost all grade levels. Students are broken up into small groups and given a bag of 10 clean litter items. They are asked as a group to list the items from most dangerous to least dangerous, taking into consideration people, wildlife, and the environment. There are no wrong answers. This is an exercise that allows students to take time to think about the consequences of littering -- for some it may be the first time! Groups decisions are discussed.
CLEAN SWEEP U.S.A. (6th - 8th grade)
Visit CleanSweepUsa.Org which was developed in 200t as a fun engaging educational site designed to supplement middle school environmental education curriculum. The program includes teachers resources, Web content, links and offline activities. Contents include important lessons about litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, composting, landfills and more. Clean Sweep U.S.A. is an integral part of lesson plans around the country.
RECYCLING INTO THE FUTURE (Any age group): KALB's Recycling Coordinator will educate your students about the importance of recycling. The questions "Why should we recycle?", "What will happen if we don't recycle?", "How does recycling work?", and "What is made from the recycled materials?" will all be answered. The students will be shown fun items such as a "bottle cap", which is a baseball cap made from plastic bottles, plastic wood, utensils that dissolve in water, carpet made from plastic bottles, and lots of other neat items. Program will be developed based on age group.
SPEAKERS AVAILABLE: KALB can provide a speaker on the topics of waste management, litter control, and recycling. Members of our Beautification Board can provide information on gardening, composting, and other beautification issues. Presentations will be developed according to age group.