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Action #Page #Green ActionCategoryMontessori Curriculum ConnectionFlorida State Standards Connection
Recommended Grade Level
U.N Sustainable Development Goals
Complexity LevelMeasurable OutcomeSustainability Pillar
2
122Skip the Elevatorelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
K and up3, 7, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced electricity useEnvironmental
3
224Filter Your Own WaterwaterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
3 - 56, 12Independent Action (Level 3)
Improved water quality awareness/use
Environmental
4
326Keep Houseplantsnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-215Guided Action (Level 2)
Increased indoor biodiversity/air quality awareness
Environmental
5
428Run Ceiling Fans, Not Air Conditionerelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
3 - 57, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced energy consumptionEnvironmental
6
530Defrost Your RefrigeratorhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 - 57, 12, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Improved appliance efficiencyEnvironmental
7
632Start a Rooftop or Porch Gardennature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-22, 11, 15Independent Action (Level 3)Food production increaseIntegrated
8
734Shop at Local Thrift StoreshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6 and up12Guided Action (Level 2)
Reduced consumption of new goods
Economic
9
836Install Rooftop Solarelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
6 and up7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Renewable energy generationEnvironmental
10
938Use Wind Energyelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
6 and up7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Renewable energy production awareness/use
Environmental
11
1040Use Shades, Not Air ConditionerhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3- 57, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced cooling energy useEnvironmental
12
1142Learn to Love LeftoversfoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
K and up2, 12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced food wasteEnvironmental
13
1244Use Natural CleansershomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -56, 12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced chemical exposure/wasteEnvironmental
14
1346Compost Kitchen WastehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3- 512, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Soil creation + waste reductionEnvironmental
15
1448Get a Community Biodigestercommunity
Citizenship; Community Engagement; Peace Education
Civics, Environmental Policy, Community Action
6 and up11, 12, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Waste-to-energy conversionIntegrated
16
1550RecyclehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -512Guided Action (Level 2)Material recovery ratesEnvironmental
17
1652Cancel Junk Mail (and Robocalls)homePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6 and up12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced paper wasteEnvironmental
18
1754Pay Bills OnlinehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -512Awareness (Level 1)Reduced paper usageEconomic
19
1856Unplug Deviceselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
3- 57, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced phantom energy useEnvironmental
20
1958Do Laundry the Green WayhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6 and up6, 12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced water/energy useEnvironmental
21
2060Get Rid of Dangerous ChemicalshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -56, 12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced toxic exposureEnvironmental
22
2162Sweater or Thermostat?electricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
3 -512, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced heating/cooling energyEnvironmental
23
2264Declutter Your HomehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6 and up11, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced consumption behaviorEconomic
24
2366Bring Lunch from HomefoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
11Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced packaging wasteEnvironmental
25
2468Take Public TransportationtransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced carbon emissionsEnvironmental
26
2570Life in the SuburbshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Awareness (Level 1)Land-use awarenessSocial
27
2672Get an Energy Auditelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Identified energy inefficienciesEnvironmental
28
2774Weatherstrip and CaulkhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced energy lossEnvironmental
29
2876Install Reflective Window FilmhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced heat gain/lossEnvironmental
30
2978Use a Programmable Thermostatelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Optimized energy usageEnvironmental
31
3080Upgrade HVAChomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Major energy efficiency gainEnvironmental
32
3182Add Attic InsulationhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced energy lossEnvironmental
33
3284Switch to LED Bulbselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
11, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced electricity consumptionEnvironmental
34
3386Work from HomehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced transportation emissionsIntegrated
35
3488Buy Carbon Offsetselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
12Guided Action (Level 2)Emissions balancingEnvironmental
36
3590Donate Your Old CartransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility7, 13Guided Action (Level 2) Reduced vehicle emissions impactEnvironmental
37
3692Install Metal Reflective RoofinghomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Reduced cooling energy useEnvironmental
38
3794Install Solar TubeshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced lighting energy needEnvironmental
39
3896Install Radiant BarrierhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 12, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced heat transferEnvironmental
40
3998Buy EnergyStar Applianceselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
6, 7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Lower household energy useEnvironmental
41
40100Use a Tankless Water HeaterwaterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
2, 12, 15Independent Action (Level 3)Efficient water heatingIntegrated
42
41102Start a Vegetable Gardennature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-22, 12, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Food productionEnvironmental
43
42104Eat Less Meat and More VeggiesfoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
K-27, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced methane/land use impactEnvironmental
44
43106Use Electric Lawn Care Equipmentelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced emissionsEnvironmental
45
44108Use a Clothesline, Not the DryerhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -53, 7Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced dryer energy useEnvironmental
46
45110Clean or Replace Home Air FiltershomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6Guided Action (Level 2)Improved indoor air qualitySocial
47
46112
Use a Whole-House Water Treatment System
waterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
12, 15
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Improved water safety/accessEnvironmental
48
47114Paper for Office and HomehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
K-212, 14Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced paper consumptionEnvironmental
49
48116Take Your Own Bags ShoppingfoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
6 and up12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced plastic wasteEnvironmental
50
49118Buy Products with Less PackaginghomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
K-23, 11, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced waste generationEnvironmental
51
50120Start a Walking School BustransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced car use + emissionsSocial
52
51122Install a Solar Arrayelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Reduced electricity useEnvironmental
53
52124Turn Off Lightselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
K and up7, 13Awareness (Level 1)Increased biodiversityEnvironmental
54
53126Use Motion Detectorselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
6, 12Independent Action (Level 3)Enabled sustainability investmentEnvironmental
55
54128Take Shorter ShowerswaterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
12Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced travel emissionsEnvironmental
56
55130Shift from Paper to ClothhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -512, 14Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced transportation emissionsEnvironmental
57
56132Shift from Plastic to GlasshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
3 -515Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced emissions per personEnvironmental
58
57134Shift from Lawn to Perennialsnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-27, 11, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Improved soil fertility Environmental
59
58136Use PACE FinancinghomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
11, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Lower consumption behaviorEconomic
60
59138Vacation or Staycation?transportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility3, 11, 13Awareness (Level 1)Travel behavior awarenessSocial
61
60140Take Family Bike RidestransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility11, 15Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced transportation emissionsEnvironmental
62
61142Go on a PicnicfoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
K-215Awareness (Level 1)
Food awareness + sourcing understanding
Social
63
62144Raising Bees and Butterfliesnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-27, 11, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Increased pollinator populationsEnvironmental
64
63146Buy or Lease an Electric Carelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Reduced fossil fuel useEconomic
65
64148Use Solar/LED Outdoor Lightingelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
11, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced energy consumptionEnvironmental
66
65150CarpooltransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility2, 12, 15Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced emissions per personSocial
67
66152Life on Ken’s Mini Farmnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, Conservation15Independent Action (Level 3)Local food productionIntegrated
68
67154Protect Soil Healthnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, Conservation15Independent Action (Level 3)Improved soil fertilityEnvironmental
69
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69156Use Natural Pesticidesnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, Conservation2, 6, 12Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced chemical pollutionEnvironmental
71
70158Try Aquaponicsnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-22, 12
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Closed-loop food productionIntegrated
72
71160Try Local Farmers’ Marketscommunity
Citizenship; Community Engagement; Peace Education
Civics, Environmental Policy, Community Action
K-22, 12Guided Action (Level 2)Closed-loop food productionEconomic
73
72162Join a CSAfoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
12, 15Guided Action (Level 2)Closed-loop food productionEconomic
74
73164Use TREX Instead of WoodhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 12, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Local economic supportEnvironmental
75
74166Replace Older ApplianceshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Local food system supportEnvironmental
76
75168Get a Water Heater Blanketelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Waste reuse into new materialsEnvironmental
77
76170Seal Your Building Envelopeelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
6, 12, 15Independent Action (Level 3)Efficiency improvementEnvironmental
78
77172Use a Bidet, Not Toilet TissuehomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced energy lossEnvironmental
79
78174Reduce Volume of FlusheswaterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
7, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced energy lossEnvironmental
80
79176Install Energy-Efficient Windowselectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced water useEnvironmental
81
80178Use a Geothermal Heat PumphomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
6, 12, 13
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Reduced energy lossEnvironmental
82
81180Conserve WaterwaterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
3 -56, 13Awareness (Level 1)Reduced water usage awarenessEnvironmental
83
82182Catch and Store Water in BarrelswaterPractical Life; Resource Stewardship
Earth Science, Water Resources, Conservation
3 -5
13, 15
Independent Action (Level 3)Water harvestingEnvironmental
84
83184Plant Treesnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-23, 11, 13Independent Action (Level 3)
Carbon sequestration + biodiversity
Environmental
85
84186Don’t SpeedtransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility3 -512Awareness (Level 1)Reduced fuel useSocial
86
85188Share Shopping ListshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced overconsumptionEconomic
87
86190Save GastransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility12, 14, 15Guided Action (Level 2)Reduced fuel consumptionEnvironmental
88
87192Get a Trash Bag for Your CartransportationCommunity Responsibility; Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Impact, Civic Responsibility4, 11, 15Awareness (Level 1)Reduced littering behaviorSocial
89
88194Green Up the Schoolnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-212
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
School-wide sustainability systemsIntegrated
90
89196At the Recycling CenterhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
12Guided Action (Level 2)Waste stream understandingEnvironmental
91
90198Do You Really Need All That Stuff?homePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
11, 13, 17Guided Action (Level 2)Lower consumption behaviorEconomic
92
91200Join Environmental GroupshomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
4, 17
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Civic engagement in sustainabilitySocial
93
92202Publicize Your Programcommunity
Citizenship; Community Engagement; Peace Education
Civics, Environmental Policy, Community Action
11, 13, 16, 17
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Community awareness increaseSocial
94
93204Vote for Green Candidatescommunity
Citizenship; Community Engagement; Peace Education
Civics, Environmental Policy, Community Action
6, 12
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Policy-level environmental impactSocial
95
94206Dispose of Chemicals ProperlyhomePractical Life; Care of Environment
Sustainability, Human Impact on Environment
7, 13Independent Action (Level 3)
Reduced environmental contamination
Environmental
96
95208Use Passive Heating and Coolingelectricity
Environmental Stewardship; Practical Life; Problem Solving
Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science
12Independent Action (Level 3)Reduced energy demandEnvironmental
97
96210Coffee, for ExamplefoodPractical Life; Nutrition; Sustainability
Nutrition, Agriculture, Resource Conservation
12,14
Awareness (Level 1)Supply chain awarenessEconomic
98
97212Microbeads—A Model Victorycommunity
Citizenship; Community Engagement; Peace Education
Civics, Environmental Policy, Community Action
13, 17
Systems Change / Advocacy (Level 4)
Reduced pollutionEnvironmental
99
98214Ozone Layer—A Major Successcommunity
Citizenship; Community Engagement; Peace Education
Civics, Environmental Policy, Community Action
15Awareness (Level 1)Global Systems Awareness Environmental
100
99216Children taking care of animalsnature
Care of Environment; Botany/Zoology; Cosmic Education
Life Science, Ecosystems, ConservationK-215Guided Action (Level 2)
Improved animal welfare awareness
Environmental