Free environmental education lesson plans, classroom toolkits,
activity guides, and more for all grade levels.
Expertly curated. Created around current issues.
Educational Resources
for Educators and Students
Our Ecosystem of Services
We've designed Wayfinder Society to provide environmental educators with whole classroom support.
Ready-to-Use Lessons with Editable Handouts
Our standards-aligned lesson plans incorporate real-world scientific research and data. They were written together with experts in the field and educators in our network. Our hands-on lessons include easily editable handouts, keys, and student worksheets to fit any classroom.
Hands-On Science Toolkits with Materials Included
Our reusable, zero-waste toolkits provide educators with out-of-the-box real-world science and social science labs that help students explore environmental issues. They include all but the most easily found materials.
Immersive Educational Videos
Our educational videos help bring environmental issues to life. Filmed during our organization's 10 ocean expeditions, they provide a close up view of the ocean plastic pollution problem. Bring your students on a virtual experience, and use our journaling and discussion questions to dive in deeper.
Standards-Alignment Guides
Our guides explain how our resources fit into Next Generation Science Standards and the Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES) course outline. Our How-to Guides give helpful tips and ideas for getting started.
Student Hub with Community Action Projects
Task students with turning their knowledge to action with over 30 project ideas. Students can submit their projects for hourly credits to use on college applications, resumes, and community service requirements.
Student Project Financial Support
Our Student Mini-Grants are awarded once a year to support students who need funding for community projects or pursuing their education goals related to taking action on plastic pollution and related issues.
Funding For Educators
We know teaching effective environmental education often requires extra materials and funding. Get support through our unrestricted Educator Mini-Grants awarded every other month.
Educator Development
In addition to our teaching resources, we're committed to building up our educator community through virtual events with guest speakers from our movement.
Uplifting Everyday Leaders in Environmental Education
Our Educator Spotlight articles highlight the incredible work being done by environmentally-minded teachers around the world. Get inspired with ideas to incorporate in your own classroom.
Our Partners
Explore lessons and activities designed by the world’s most
respected plastic pollution solutions experts.
Our community is as strong as our connections with each other.
Create a dynamic classroom
for your students
Our environmental education materials are designed
to empower students and support educators.
Here’s how.
Hands-on
activities
engage students in science practices and build environmental literacy.
Curriculum
ideas
that make environmental education interesting and relevant for all learners.
Inspiration
to create
a more just world by helping students learn to advocate for themselves.
We’re charting the course to a world where plastic pollution
is unthinkable.
It’s easier together. Join us!
About Algalita
We’re Algalita, the non-profit behind Wayfinder Society.
We have over 25 years of experience investigating and teaching about the plastic problem.
We’re helping educators lead, inspire, and empower students in and outside of the classroom.
We envision a world where plastic pollution is unthinkable.
We believe every educator is an environmental educator.
We’re champions for those who believe in their power to make change.