The lessons and units listed below are designed to be facilitated by CSRC staff. Some lessons can be done remotely. The instructions and materials are all provided for free by the Cuesta Sustainability Resource Center.
The following list of lessons can be delivered on an individual basis or combined into a customized unit. Stand Alone Demos and Activities presented by Cuesta Sustainability staff. Topics include general energy science, renewable energy sources (sun, wind, water), magnets, climate science, waste reduction & resource conservation, and electricity.
Energy, Light,
Forces and Interactions
Solar Oven
K-2
Nature Print Paper
Forces and Interactions, Engineering, Energy
K-3
K-6
3-6
The following units are Grade Level Mini Units to support NGSS. Each is a series of 3-4 lessons that incorporates both demonstrations and hands-on activities. The units can be entirely led by Cuesta Sustainability staff outdoors in person or via virtual platform. Some unit topics include: Weather, Energy, Waves, Forces and Motion, Human Impact, Biodiversity, and Earth Systems. There are 3 units per grade level to choose from that incorporate sustainability themes and engineering within the NGSS topics. Click on the grade level to expand for the specific unit topics.
August 7, 2024
August 12, 2024
September 2, 2024
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