Free environmental education lesson plans, classroom toolkits,
activity guides, and more for all grade levels.
Expertly curated. Created around current issues.
Real Issues
and Real Solutions
Lesson plans and labs include real data. They are designed with experts working in the field.
Hands-On
Investigations
Empower students with engaging interactive activities for exploring environmental issues.
Community Based
Activity Guides
Give students hands-on experiences making change within in their homes, schools, and communities.
Interdisciplinary Ideas, Important Topics, and Inquiry Based Activities
Turn knowledge into action
Free Upcoming Events
Connect with our network of environmental educators!
Check out our upcoming events to meet other educators on this journey - virtually or in-person.
Online Event
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 4:00-5:00 PM PST
Co-created Lessons Walkthrough
Do you have a favorite environmental education lesson that you've developed and want to share with the Wayfinder Society community? Join us to learn about the process for contributing your lesson or activity.
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Online Event
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 4:00 - 5:00 PM PT
Guest Talk: Andrea Bell on Eco-psychology
Addressing big systemic issues like plastic pollution, climate change, and environmental justice is emotional heavy-lifting. We're so excited to introduce Andrea Bell, an experienced therapist who has much wisdom to share with educators on how to address and navigate eco-anxiety in the classroom. Join us for an introductory discussion and a few practical exercises.
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Online Event
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023 4:00-5:00 PM PT
Student Hub Launch and Tour
Join us for a walkthrough of the Wayfinder Society Student Hub where you can engage your students in home, school, and community level action projects that turn their environmental knowledge into action.
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Environmental Education
Lesson Plans and Activities
For teachers wanting environmental education materials, with
the flexibility to fit any classroom.
Free, always.
Lesson Plans
Explore a comprehensive, standards-based lesson plan library using current data and backed by scientific research. Free for all grade levels.
Classroom Toolkits
Free interactive toolkits designed to get students involved with interactive, dynamic lessons. Help students take action as they learn.
How-to Guides
Free guides to help teachers navigate environmental education challenges. Get the support you need to teach environmental education to all types of learners.
Grants
Apply for a Wayfinder grant. Get financial support for field trips, lab materials, and more.
Virtual Events
Connect with the Wayfinder team and other environmental education educators through fun, interactive, monthly events.
Student Hub
Connect your students to free self-guided resources that augment classroom learning – including videos, environmental actions, and grants.
**Launching in August!**
Journey Together
Learn from fellow educators.
Explore case studies and ideas on how to use Wayfinder Society’s
environmental educational resources in your classroom.
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.
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.