Objectives

To develop a presentation that provides an overview of key environmental issues in your community

Materials

• Video recorders (for example, in phones) or PowerPoint software
• Alternatives such as poster paper or a chalkboard can also be used
• Paper
• Pencils

Time 

Varies: one to three 1-hour sessions

Procedures

This project is a good starting point for deciding upon future service learning activities. Have your kids plan and put together a presentation about the environment and their community. 

The presentation can follow this format:

• An introduction to the community
  
• The condition of water in the community
  
• The condition of soil in the community
  
• Biodiversity in the community
  
• Effects/impacts/contributions to climate change
  
• Conclusion
  

Additional Activities

Kids can also produce a radio program, make a video into a DVD, use a GPS community map, or build a community or club webpage.

This lesson plan is an activity from the Environmental Activities for Youth Clubs and Camps, a resource developed by the Peace Corps Office of Overseas Programming and Training (OPATS). It was contributed by Peace Corps/Costa Rica.