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Improve Your School
Improve Your School
Get ideas for projects you can do in and around your school.
Grades
K, 1 - 12+
Subjects
Earth Science
Photograph by Douglas Klostermann, MyShot
Get ideas for projects you can do in and around your school.
Adopt a Vacant Lot
Make it a school or class project. Keep the lot clean and plant flowers to make it beautiful. Be sure you have permission to be on the property, and always take a friend or adult with you.
Calculate Your School's Daily Water Usage
Use this online tool to help. Start a school-wide campaign encouraging everyone to use less water.
Remove Invasive Species
With permission, get rid of non-native weeds or plants from school grounds.
Mark Storm Drains
Spring rains can wash lawn clippings, trash, and other material into storm drains, and eventually to the ocean. Stencil storm drains near your school with messages encouraging people to help keep the ocean clean.
Start a School Recycling Program
Ask a teacher to help you get bins for recycling in the lunchroom. Ask the principal to buy recycled paper.
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