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Eco Activities for High School Students

For high school students ready to delve deeper and put what they've learned into action, Keep Arkansas Beautiful has project ideas to inspire students to take the lead and make a difference. By learning new concepts and roleplaying key decision makers, these lessons are intended to help today's high school students become tomorrow's community leaders.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LESSONS
Litter Prevention Recycling Beautification / Conservation

Litter Prevention

Keep Arkansas Beautiful offers students new ways to expand their knowledge. Taking on the roles of lawmakers, community designers, scientists and more, students can get first-hand experience with litter prevention at every level.

Lessons

Lesson 1: “Microplastics in Arkansas Environment ”

Why are microplastics showing up in Arkansas waterways and what does that mean for our ecosystems?
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Lesson 2: “Community Design Challenge”

Students design environmental signage or trash/recycling bin placement plans to reduce litter based on the region of the outside environment.
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Lesson 3: “Policy in Action”

Learn how local litter laws and ordinances shape community behavior.
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    Recycling

    There's so much more to recycling than bottles, cans and cardboard. Students are invited to learn more about other types of recyclable waste and to get a realistic view of the larger process, from what we buy to the capacity of local communities to recycle it.

    Lessons

    Lesson 1: “Circular Economy Challenge”

    Investigate how industries reuse materials and reduce waste.
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    Lesson 2: “Recycling Reality Check”

    Analyze the myths vs. realities of recycling in Arkansas.
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    Lesson 3: “Electronic Waste Affects the Environment”

    Study electronic waste and its environmental impact.
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      Beautification / Conservation

      Clean, green natural spaces make Arkansas communities happier, and it's all our responsibility to pitch in and get our hands dirty. These lessons give students the chance to learn and practice conservation and beautify our state by planting native wildflowers, planning urban green spaces, maintaining community gardens and more.

      Lessons

      Lesson 1: “Rewilding Arkansas”

      Explore how habitat restoration benefits biodiversity.
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      Lesson 2: “Creating Green Urban Spaces”

      Use landscape design principles to reimagine public or school spaces sustainably.
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      Lesson 3: “Community Garden Leadership”

      Plan, launch, or support a garden that addresses community needs.
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      Lesson 4: “Mushrooms and Plants are Compatible”

      Students will understand how fungi works with soil and plants.
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