Programs for 6th thru 8th Grade
The following courses are offered for 6th thru 8th Grade. These courses are listed in the recommended sequence in which they should be followed.
Water Lesson Plans
| Program Name & Download | Description |
| Fred the Fish's Awesome Adventure | This presentation teaches students how the water they use and drink gets cleaned. |
| Edible Aquifer | This program is designed to teach students parts and uses of the aquifer. |
| Water Treatment Video | To give students a "birds eye view" of the water treatment plant. Students will be able to recognize unique aspects of the water treatment plant, and understand their importance to the treatment process. |
| Examining Effluent | Students will learn how the water is treated at the waste water plant after it has been used and what happens to that treated water. |
| Runaway Runoff | Students will be able to describe what runoff is, how it can become polluted and this can effect our environment. |
| What's In Your Water | Students will analyze the City of Lubbockâs Water Quality Report and will learn about different kinds of water. |
| A Day at the Playa | Students will build a model of a playa lake while learning about their uniqueness and importance to the area. |
| The Best Fisherman | Students will "go fishing" to understand resource management and conservation. |
| Soil Searching | Students will learn the importance of soil and how to identify different types. |
| Water Shortages | Students will analyze different media and promotional items to come to conclusions about water supply issues and possible solutions. |
Solid Waste/Recycling Lesson Plans
| Program Name & Download | Description |
| Paper Soup | Students will learn about the paper making process and the benefits of recycling paper. |
| Edible Landfill | This presentation teaches students about the value of the landfill and how they need to minimize the amount of trash they throw away and how they throw it away. |
| Garbage Pizza | Students will construct a "garbage pizza" to learn the proportion of the types of trash that are thrown away and how much could be recycled. |
| Recycle Relay | Students will learn which items can be recycled in Lubbock and then practice sorting items in a fun, fast-paced game. |
Energy Alternatives
| Program Name & Download | Description |
| Blow Wind Blow | Introduce students to an environmentally friendly power supply: wind. |