WHAT WORKS IN EDUCATION The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Global Johnny Appleseed Project

URL: 

http://www.globaljohnnyappleseedproject.org/

media path: 

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Topic: 

Air/Climate
Energy Conservation
Habitat/Ecosystems
Sustainability
Waste/Recycling
Water
Wildlife

Type: 

Curriculum
Field Trip
Information/Statistics
Service Learning Projects
Resource List
Speaker

Description: 

What if every school in the world planted at least two trees? This new project contains curriculum connections and project ideas for an interdisciplinary, project-based unit based on Johnny Appleseed. It is not just for young children; here you will find many projects and curriculum connections for students in grades K-12 and beyond.<br /><br />Also see the <a href="http://www.21stCenturySchools.com/Fall_Unit_Themes.htm" target="new">Fall Unit Themes</a> page on the Web site for 21st Century Schools for more related curriculum projects.

Cost: 

No

Grade: 

Elementary (K-5)
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)

Time: 

Ongoing

Keywords: 

curriculum design, environment, global warming, service-learning projects, lesson ideas