Last year, Generation Earth guided over 300 environmental action projects in classrooms, schools and communities across Los Angeles County, working with over 10,000 students. This year, we would love to work with you on a fun and meaningful project!
If you are located in the Los Angeles County, Generation Earth project coordinators can visit your classroom virtually or in-person and speak on a variety of environmental topics. We can give a presentation, lead an activity or work with you to implement an environmental service learning project in your school or community.
To get started, follow this link to book one of our coordinators today!
FOR TEACHERS
Not sure where to start? ! The Generation Earth team will connect you with the tools and resources you need to get started - including personal support from a project expert. Download the Teacher Starter Kit.
This valuable teacher resource includes a project pathway and suggested activities to guide your students through an environmental service learning project. Check out our Project Resources for a variety of downloadable project toolkits and guides.
Sign up for an upcoming Teacher Workshop. Learn more about environmental issues in Los Angeles County and find out how Generation Earth projects give students the power to take action.
FOR STUDENTS
Generation Earth is here to support you in any way we can. Contact us to let us know you are interested in starting a project and we will connect you with the tools and resources you need to begin.
You can also check out our Project Resources for some project ideas. These toolkits and guides provide the instructions and support materials needed to implement meaningful environmental projects in the classroom, on the school campus or out in the community.
Whatever project interests you most, let us know. We are excited to work with you!
L.A. HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Jill Aller is an all-star Biology and Environmental Studies teacher who went above and beyond to incorporate environmental service learning at Los Angeles High School of the Arts in her role as Eco-Club advisor.
LAHSA's “Tree Troopers” Eco-Club members collaborated with multiple after school clubs and two local environmental organizations, TreePeople and Heal the Bay, to introduce new initiatives to their school and community aimed at keeping the environment clean and healthy.
TreePeople's Generation Earth program worked with LAHSA on an ongoing recycling project where students (guided by Senior Youth Leadership Coordinator Sebastian Morales) distributed recycling bins donated by Generation Earth to collect recyclables across classrooms.
The students then furthered their environmental stewardship by completing both a community and beach clean-up alongside Generation Earth and Heal the Bay, a Los Angeles coastal restoration nonprofit.
Through incorporating LAHSA values, such as citizenship, communication, and collaboration, the “Tree Troopers” and their fellow peers felt inspired and empowered by the difference that their positive actions made.
Special thanks to Kyle and Martha, Eco-Club Officers, and Ms. Aller, Eco-Club Advisor, for providing a summary of their recent environmental projects.
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ALLIANCE LEICHTMAN LEVINE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Tyler Kenney's AP Environmental Science class at Alliance Leichtman Levine Environmental Science High School joined Generation Earth for a presentation, project, and field trip on water conservation and recycling.
Here's what a few students had to say about the experience:
Generation Earth helped me understand why the LA River was channelized through a fun and interactive process.
We got to visit the beach for a field trip and had the opportunity to help the environment by picking up trash that was left behind.
After the beach cleanup, we went to the Hyperion Water Treatment Plant which opened my eyes to the amount of water lost in LA!
Thank you to Tree People for giving me the opportunity to experience this wonderful trip
I learned that plastics will decompose and create micro plastics that can contaminate waterways.
I really enjoyed being able to clean up the beach and hang out with some friends while doing so.
I also saw a beached ship which was pretty cool but crazy.
A memorable moment at the Hyperion Water Treatment was that I learned of a possible career path that pays well.
Thank you for the great opportunities that you have given us and thank you for the amazing field trip you planned for us.
Something I learned about LA water from the project is that we get our water from the Colorado river.
While volunteering at the beach, I was able to witness the damage we do to the earth- I saw fog pollution over the sand that stretches miles and miles miles away.
A memorable moment at the Hyperion Water Treatment Plant was seeing the labs that ensure water is recycled correctly and safely for people to consume again.
I would like to thank Trisha and TreePeople for giving me this experience and the chance to gain new knowledge.
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