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Adopt-a-Beach™ Lesson Plans

Taking your students on an Adopt-a-Beach field trip? Use these free lesson plans before, during and after their big adventure!

Elementary/Middle School

  • Adopt-a-Beach™: Service learning activity, grades 4 and up
    • Equipment Checklist
    • E. coli Testing Instructions
    • Beach Assessment Form
    • Litter Monitor Form
    • Water Quality Monitor Form
  • Litter Tag: Classroom activity, grades 3-6
  • Lake Connection: Outdoor or classroom activity, grades K-8
  • Beaches Over Time: Outdoor or classroom activity, grades K-4
  • Sound Picture: Outdoor or classroom activity, grades 3-6
  • Garbage Investigation: Classroom activity, grades 4-8
    • International Coastal Cleanup 2004: State-by-State Summary
    • International Coastal Cleanup 2004: U.S. Summary
  • Beach Mysteries: Classroom activity, grades 4-8
    • Healthy Beaches Action Guide
  • Taking Action: Classroom activity, grades 4-8
  • Plastic Pollution: Classroom or online activity, grades K-8

High School

  • Adopt-a-Beach™: Service learning activity, grades 4 and up
    • Equipment Checklist
    • E. coli Testing Instructions
    • Beach Assessment Form
    • Litter Monitor Form
    • Water Quality Monitor Form
  • Habitat Analysis: Classroom activity, grades 9-12
  • Adopt-a-Habitat: Outdoor activity, grades 9-12

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