Learn About Our Environment

EEI K-12 Curriculum: Meeting California Academic Standards and More...

CIWMB realizes that through education, current waste generators will recognize the need to respect and conserve natural resources and make informed waste prevention choices. The Office of Education and the Environment (OEE), at CIWMB, is spearheading the development of an innovative curriculum which is the result of the State of California’s Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI). EEI will offer a comprehensive approach to teaching select California Academic Content Standards to mastery. With this curriculum, students will understand their relationship with the environment and add relevance to learning that is applicable to their everyday lives. This curriculum is not an instructional supplement. To learn more about EEI…

• Education and the Environment Initiative: The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and CIWMB’s groundbreaking effort to connect student learning to the environment, while meeting California Academic Content Standards.
• Cal/EPA Education: A website for information on environmental education programs covering air, water, toxic substances, environmental health hazards and pesticides.
• Reducing Waste at Schools: Starting a waste reduction program in your school district is possible. Get all the information you need by visiting this webpage.
• Resources for Schools: Partnerships and Grants: Learn who our partners are and what programs are available to get money for your school/district.