Education Outreach
Education is one of Keep Phoenix Beautiful's main pillars of engagement. This pillar is enforced by the organization's FREE education program. KPB's education team visit schools, businesses, neighborhood associations, and many other groups around the Phoenix area to teach all things sustainability. For over a decade the education program has grown to consist of various in-person and virtual presentations and modules. The resources offered cover several topics including recycling, water conservation, littering, gardening, composting, community beautification, and overall sustainability.
In-Person Programming
KPB’s in-person educational programming consists of five different presentation series and over a dozen presentations that can be adapted for almost any grade level. Schedule a presentation with the education team today!
Littlest Recycler Series
Quick recycling presentations with KPB's recycling dino, Recyclesaurus! These are perfect for first grade and below.
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Recycling with Recyclesaurus
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Reimagine PHX with Recyclesaurus
Arizona Water Series
What is the global water crisis? How can water conservation help? This series covers global water distribution, AZ watersheds, and water scarcity around the world. Perfect for any young conservationalist.
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Water I: How much is there?
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Water II: Where does MY water come from?
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Water III: Is there enough?
Recycling Expert Series
This presentation series gets up close and personal with Phoenix recycling. Great for all ages!
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Recycling Boot Camp
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The Three R's
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Virtual MRF Tour
Urban Sustainability
Perfect for STEM classrooms! Dive deep into the world of sustainability. Calculate your eco-footprint, discover more about recylable plastics, and learn the real consequences of litter.
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Sustainability and You
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Only Rain Down the Storm Drain
Green Outside Series
Learn best practices for gardening in the Sonoran Desert. These presentations provide resources on planting, watering, and even composting.
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Backyard Gardening
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Backyard Composting
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From Landfills to Composting
*Presentations may be requested ala carte or as a series. Please specify in the request form at the bottom of the page.
Each learning module below contains a lesson plan, an accompanying video, and various resources such as follow-up articles, websites, games, and other activities. Most of the online modules have been adapted from the in-person presentations above. These modules are a perfect jumping point for teachers that want to include green education into class curriculum. All modules are completely adaptable for different classrooms. Below you will find a list of our online modules and links to FREE resources on each topic. Request digital materials for full online modules.
Litter in Your Community
Exploring the causes of litter and proper litter prevention.
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TED Talk about a litter tracking app.
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Explore this site to learn more about litter and litter prevention in Arizona. Go to the For Kids tab to get ideas for your students in the classroom or for parents at home.
Recycling Basics with Recyclesaurus
Your students get a call from Recyclesaurus. What do your students know about recycling in Phoenix?
Keep America Beautiful: A Good Start to Sustainability
You’ll receive Poetry In Motion Video, Lesson Plan, Activity, Game Litter Evaluation Bag Video, Lesson Plan, Game —Content shared from Keep America Beautiful and supplemented by Keep Phoenix Beautiful
Water Awareness
How much water do we have? How can we use less of it? Let’s find out.
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Water Use It Wisely has quick and easy water saving tips for the classroom and at home.
Re-thinking with Recyclesaurus
We are thrilled to announce our newest module where Recyclesaurus explores Reducing at home, Reuse crafting, and tours the Recycling facility! In this module you’ll get the items below. Fill out the request for today!
Keep America Beautiful: Beautification in your Neighborhood
You’ll receive Blindfold Surprise Video, Lesson Plan, Recycling Info Sheet Links, Game, Puzzle Keeping My Town Beautiful Book, Activity —Content shared from Keep America Beautiful and supplemented by Keep Phoenix Beautiful
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Learn why recycling ISN’T the most important “R” in the Three R’s.
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Play the City of Phoenix’s Zero Waste Game
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Resources for the classroom on recycling, litter reduction, and beautification
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K-5: Recycle City is an online game made by the EPA for students to learn how to stay green.
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Middle School: Planet Protectors Activities (EPA)
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K-HS: Track what you reduce, reuse, and recycle with this fun week long activity.
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Reduce/Reuse/Recycle Worksheet PDFs (6) total: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Keep America Beautiful: Green and Beautiful
You’ll receive Keep It Beautiful and Green Video, Lesson Plan, Game, & Puzzle Marina and the Beanstalk Video, Vegetable Planting Calendar, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden —Content shared from Keep America Beautiful and supplemented by Keep Phoenix Beautiful
