Instructional Materials

CIWMB curricula are available to educators at no cost!

This instructional material offers accurate and current waste management information that encourages "reduce, reuse, and recycle" in the classroom and at home while making it exciting and interesting for both teachers and students. Access CIWMB's curricula from the list below.

Closing the Loop
An interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing waste prevention, recycling, composting, and vermicomposting through fun hands-on activities.

Project Learning Tree: Municipal Solid Waste Module
A module that provides interesting experiments and case studies encouraging critical thinking and decision making skills. Other classroom materials are available.

The Worm Guide: A Vermicomposting Guide for Teachers
A vermicomposting guide geared toward starting and maintaining a classroom worm bin. Worm bin building plans, troubleshooting tips, and new classroom activities make this guide a useful tool for teachers. (Replaces our previous publication—Worms, Worms, and Even More Worms.)

Education and the Environment Initiative Draft Curriculum
EEI curriculum will enhance environmental education goals using existing academic standards. The EEI draft curriculum will be posted for review as the units are ready. The curricula are simultaneously tested in the classroom. Your comments are encouraged!

Pathways Through Earth Resources--A Case Study: Oil, Grades 6-12
A series of 18 companion lessons derived from the Earth Resources--A Case Study: Oil curriculum targeted for upper grade and high school students. Aligns to the California Science Content Standards for specific grades/courses.

CIWMB Publications: Education (K-12)
Browse and download instructional materials and curriculum correlated to the California Academic Content Standards.

Discontinued Materials

Earth Resources--A Case Study: Oil
A science-based curriculum that engages high school students through inquiry and laboratory investigations that focus on oil.

Last updated: September 18, 2008