The classroom is a powerful place to shape the citizens of tomorrow.  Lesson plans in this section were selected from the Georgia Learning Connections Web site and meet Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).  These lessons teach young students about litter and its impact in their communities, empowering them to make a difference. 
 
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 8

Waste in Place
Waste in Place is a curriculum supplement for grades K-6 that provides a balanced perspective on litter prevention and responsible solid waste management practices. The curriculum is correlated to the Georgia Performance Standards and teacher workshops are available.
 
Clean Sweep USA
An interactive companion website to Waste in Place geared toward middle school students.
 
Catch The Cycle  
A guide to beginning recycling programs in Georgia schools.
 
Additional School Program Links:
http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/cigbuttstudents.htm
http://www.litterproject.com
http://www.gould.org.au/html/AboutWasteWiseSchools.asp