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Conservation Curricula

What is the WISE Project?

The WISE Project is a K-12 environmental education curriculum focusing on solid waste and pollution prevention.

The WISE Project's goal is to affect behavioral change in students towards pollution prevention and resource recovery.

The WISE Project:

Incorporates hands-on environmental education into the classroom
Teaches responsible solid waste management and pollution prevention
Meets core curriculum standards

How can I use the WISE Curriculum?

Wise Squares is great for all ages.

The WISE Curriculum contains nearly 300 pages full of activities plus a comprehensive introduction and resource section for educators. The WISE Curriculum is divided into four grade groupings for ease of us: K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Each grade grouping contains:

Five to seven lesson plans
Follow-up activities
Extended learning activities
Overheads
Worksheets
Glossaries

The WISE Curriculum is complemented by three student readers, available for $.32 each or $10.00/classroom set.

PLaying the 3 R game.

Trash Can Gazette (K-3)
Wise Today (4-6)
Slime Magazine (7-9)

Why teach WISE?

The WISE Project addresses environmental concerns such as use of natural resources, air and water quality, and social/economic issues of environmental pollution.

The WISE Project is easy to use! Educators can attend a 2-4 hour training and receive the curriculum.
For more information, contact:

WISE Project Coordinator
PO Box 30235 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 371-1041
Fax: (517) 371-1505
education@mucc.org

The WISE Project is coordinated by the
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC):
Uniting Citizens to Conserve Michigan's Natural Resources and Protect OUR Outdoor Heritage.

Michigan United Conservation Clubs | 2101 Wood Street | P.O. Box 30235 | Lansing, MI 48912-3785
Phone: 517.371.1041 Fax: 517.371.1505