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Next Upcoming Event
Join us to learn more about the environmental issues we cover and our educational resources.
In-Person Event
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024 11 AM - 2 PM PT
Educator Workshop - Microplastics in the Bay Lunch and Learn
Come be a scientist for a day! Join us to study microplastics in ocean ecosystems during our next Lunch and Learn for local educators. We'll get on the water to sample Alamitos Bay surface waters, then head to our classroom laboratory to process our ocean samples and analyze them for microplastics with microscopes. Includes a tour of the Moore Institute laboratory, which is working to become the first state-accredited lab to test for microplastics in drinking water. Participants will receive a Plastic Ocean Investigation Kit to bring plastic pollution education into their classroom.
20 spots available. $25 materials fee. Lunch and kayak rental included. Must be able to swim (requirement for kayak rental.)
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Past Events
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ONLINE EVENT
JUNE 17, 2024
Overview of Our Plastic Pollution Teaching Resources
Want to incorporate plastic pollution into your curriculum but don’t know where to start? We have many free resources for Grades 4-12 including lessons, science toolkits, and more. In this overview of our resources we share ideas for incorporating this important topic into your curriculum. Our resources will help you bring current, real-world environmental science education into your classroom, whether it’s through the NGSS standards, climate change literacy, marine bio, AP Environmental Science or your school’s Green Team.
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Virtual Event
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024
Community Awards Celebrations
As the school year comes to a close, we are excited to celebrate the incredible students and educators across the globe who have received our Mini-Grant awards this past year! Not only is this event to spotlight these incredible change makers, but attendees will also have the chance to brainstorm and collaborate with movement members in their interest areas (ie advocacy, environmental justice, research, and more). Family and friends of awardees are more than welcome to join us as with any other community members!
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Virtual Event
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024
Navigating Your Future: Pathways to Eco-Professions
From policy and storytelling to research and philanthropy, there are so many existing and new emerging career pathways all aimed at making a meaningful impact on our planet and communities. Whether you are a student exploring options or a seasoned professional looking to switch things up, this virtual event will shed light on the broad array of professions that contribute to a healthy planet by spotlighting the stories and experiences of real professionals in our network.
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Online Event
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Story of Plastic Classroom Guide Walkthrough
Algalita created a classroom experience guide to complement The Story of Plastic documentary. Since it’s release in 2019, this film has become a pivotal tool for educators globally to teach about plastic pollution and it’s impact on people and planet. This recording is from a Zoom event that walked participants through this resource to help educators incorporate this tool into their curriculum.
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Online Event
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Introducing the “Plastic Ocean” Lesson Series
Join us and the group of educators helping us create classroom lessons inspired by our keystone book, “Plastic Ocean,” written by our founder Captain Charles Moore. We present the new lessons and and discuss different ways to use this comprehensive teaching tool in your class.
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Online Event
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023
Uplifting Policy Updates to Inspire Your Students
This recording will get you up to date on local California legislation, national policy, and global treaties including the Break Free From Plastic Act, The UN Global Treaty on Plastic, and more. Together, we dive into how we can use these policies to bring hope, inspiration, and motivation to your students
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Recorded Event
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2023
What is Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education?
Learn about Wayfinder Society’s lesson plans, tool kits, how-to guides, grant programs, and student hub.
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Online Event
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Student Mini-Grant Information Session
This recording is from our virtual Student Mini-Grant Information Session on February 7, 2024.Our Student Mini-Grant is our annual offering for students ages 11-25 across the globe who are looking for financial support for their personal education, school and community projects, internships, networking events, etc. connected to addressing the plastic crisis.
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Past Event
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023
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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“Algalita provides first-class opportunities to learn from others [addressing] the same environmental issues. They treat students as leaders that have the chance to make a difference.”
-Pamela Weinstein, 7th Grade Educator