Enviro-TackleboxTM is a video series, designed for middle school students, that focuses on environmental education topics. The goals of the series are to stimulate student interest in environmental issues and develop critical thinking skills to support decision making.
The series consists of five modules, each containing five episodes. Each module has lessons, a teacher guide, and student activities. All materials reflect the National Science Education Standards and the North American Association for Environmental Education's Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (K-12).
Teacher Guide: Module 1 Science in the Personal & Social Perspectives |
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| Download Guide 1 in .pdf format (print ready, entire guide, 2.686MB) | ||||
| Exercise: The Motion Potion: Background Information Lesson 1: Building Blocks for a Healthy Body Lesson 2: Fitness Trail Resources |
Water: From the Earth for You: Background Information Lesson 1: Ugh! We DRINK this Stuff? Form 1 Lesson 2: OK.Just Whose Water is it Anyway? Form 2 Resources |
You & Me & UV: Background Information Lesson 1: UV Beads Lesso 2: Solar Oven Resources |
At Your Own Risk: Background Information Lesson 1: This is Your Life! Form 1 Lesson 2: How Risky is It? Form 2 Resources |
A Biofilm's Bio: Background Information Lesson 1: Technology Tackling Biofilms Form 1 Lesson 2: Interactive Historical Vignettes Form 2 Resources |
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Teacher Guide: Module 2 |
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| Instructional Video: Decisions Based on Science: Background Information Professional Development Appendices Resources |
Tackle Trash: Background Information Lesson 1: Trash...It Really Piles Up! Form 1a, Form 1b, Form 1c Lesson 2: A Community Decision! Form 2 Resources |
Your Burger and the World: Background Information Lesson 1: Breakfast: Healthy for Me and Healthy for the Environment Form 1a, Form 1b Lesson 2: Transforming Food Energy: A Balancing Act Form 2a, Form 2b, Form 2c, Form 2d Resources |
A Zoo View: Background Information Lesson 1: "Home Sweet Home?" Form 1 Lesson 2: Who's Watching The Zoo? Form 2 Resources |
Extreme Weather : Background Information Lesson 1: Severe Weather: Deciding Where To Live Form 1 Lesson 2: Predicting Severe Weather Form 2a: Hurricane Tracking Chart, Form 2b Resources |
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Teacher Guide: Module 3 |
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Download Guide 3 in .pdf format (print ready, entire guide, 3.392MB) |
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| Commons Sense: Background Information Lesson 1: Scenic Tragedy Lesson 2: Underseas Commons Form Resources |
Non-Native Invasion : Background Information Lesson 1: Create A Non-Native/Invasion Species Lesson 2: Investigate Non-Native Neighborhood Invasion Species Resources |
Spin on Sprawl: Background Information Lesson 1: Essential Services Lesson 2: Creating Communities Form Resources |
Student Solutions : Background Information Lesson 1: You CAN Make A Difference! Lesson 2: Taking Part in the Plan Resources |
Enviro Rules: Background Information Lesson 1: Environmental Law-Making Form 1 Lesson 2: Environmental Regulations Form 2 Resources |
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Teacher Guide: Module 4 |
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| Rebirth in Fire: Background Information Lesson 1: Fireproof Plants Lesson 2: The Wildland/Urban Interface DIlemma Resources |
Force of Floods: Background Information Lesson 1: Dynamic River Model Lesson 2: Can You Control Floods Resources |
The Earth: Work in Progress: Background Information Lesson 1: Natural Disaster Lists Lesson 2: Natural Disaster Interview Form: News Flash! Resources |
Erosion: On the Move: Background Information Lesson 1: The Eroding School Yard Lesson 2: Class Conservation Corps (CCC) Form: Soil Erosion Survey Data Form Resources |
Glaciers: Movers & Shapers: Background Information Lesson 1: Glacial Change Form: Calendar Lesson 2: Glaciers Leave Their Imprint Resources |
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Teacher Guide: Module 5 |
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| Carbon: The Element of Surprise: Background Information Lesson 1: Carbon Dioxide Heats It Up Lesson 2: Cycling Carbon in Your Neighborhood Resources |
The Aggravation of Accumulation Background Information Lesson 1: How Does Your Garden Grow? Lesson 2: Pesticides in Schools Form: School Pesticide Inventory Resources |
Behind the Numbers Background Information Lesson 1: Surveying an Environment / Ecosystem Lesson 2: Ecosystem Interactions Web Resources |
Hypoxia: The O2 Blues: Background Information Lesson 1: Your Blooming Pond Lesson 2: Water Density Boundaries Resources |
Rotten But Not Forgotten: Background Information Lesson 1: Decomposers at Work! It's a Happenin' Thing! Lesson 2: Bioremediation Resources |
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| Carbon: Is Too Much Of A Good Thing Bad? George Durrett |
Protecting Yourself Against the Harmful Affects of UV Rays Janiece Mistich |
Biofilms Are Everywhere (pdf) JoDale Ales |
| Environmental Laws and the Student (pdf) George Durrett |
Erosion: On The Move...Defending The Coast Against Wave Attack (pdf) Janiece Mistich |
Fast Food: You Can Choose! (pdf) JoDale Ales |
| Are You Ready For Extreme Weather (pdf) George Durrett |
The Earth: Work in Progress (pdf) Janiece Mistich |
ESPN CRIB (Endangered Species Protected Now) (pdf) JoDale Ales |
| "Water; Water Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink" Or Can You Survive a Flood (pdf) George Durrett |
Glaciers: Movers and Shagers (pdf) Janiece Mistich |
Meet Greg's Challenge: Shake It and Shape Up (pdf) JoDale Ales |
| Non-Native Invasion (pdf) Janiece Mistich |
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| Tackle Trash (pdf) Janiece Mistich |
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Module 1 Project Director Homer Dyess Project Coordinator Claudia Fowler Curriculum Specialist Jean May-Brett Content Team Jo Dale Ales Brenda Nixon Anne Rheams Faimon Roberts Jill Saia John Trowbridge Editor Ayan Rubin Video Producers Kevin Gautreaux Randy LaBauve Graphic Design Jeanne Lamy Tammy Crawford Brian Rivet Steve Mitchum George Carr, III Executive Producer Clay Fourrier Chief Administrative Officer Cindy Rougeou President & CEO Beth Courtney | Module 2 Project Director Homer Dyess Project Coordinator Claudia Fowler Curriculum Specialist Jean May-Brett Content Team Jo Dale Ales Brenda Nixon Anne Rheams Faimon Roberts Jill Saia John Trowbridge Video Producers Kevin Gautreaux Randy LaBauve Graphic Design Jeanne Lamy Tammy Crawford Steve Mitchum George Carr, III Web Team Jeanne Lamy John Tooraen Executive Producer Clay Fourrier Deputy Director Cindy Rougeou President & CEO Beth Courtney | Module 3 Project Director Claudia Fowler Project Coordinator Jean May-Brett Content Team Jo Dale Ales Brenda Nixon Anne Rheams Faimon Roberts Jill Saia John Trowbridge Video Producers Kevin Gautreaux Randy LaBauve Graphic Design Jeanne Lamy Tammy Crawford Melissa Dufour Steve Mitchum Mark Carroll George Carr, III Educational Television Technology Director Claudia Fowler Executive Producer Clay Fourrier Deputy Director Cindy Rougeou President & CEO Beth Courtney | Module 4 Project Director Claudia Fowler Project Coordinator Jean May-Brett Content Team Jo Dale Ales Brenda Nixon Anne Rheams Faimon Roberts Jill Saia John Trowbridge Video Producers Kevin Gautreaux Randy LaBauve Graphic Design Jeanne Lamy Tammy Crawford Melissa Dufour Steve Mitchum Mark Carroll Educational Television Technology Director Claudia Fowler Executive Producer Clay Fourrier Deputy Director Cindy Rougeou President & CEO Beth Courtney | Module 5 Project Director Claudia Fowler Project Coordinator Jean May-Brett Content Team Jo Dale Ales Brenda Nixon Anne Rheams Faimon Roberts Jill Saia John Trowbridge Video Producers Kevin Gautreaux Randy LaBauve Graphic Design Jeanne Lamy Tammy Crawford Melissa Dufour Steve Mitchum Mark Carroll Educational Television & Technology Director Ellen Wydra, PhD Executive Producer Clay Fourrier President & CEO Beth Courtney |
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