Free Educational Environmental Lessons for Tacoma Students

The EnviroChallenger program teaches free environmental lessons with a mix of science, social responsibility and fun in Tacoma's second grade through high school classrooms and for home-schooled students. When you need engaging, high-quality environmental science lessons, bring in the EnviroChallengers! Click below to book the EnviroChallengers in your classroom.

Call (253) 341-2677 or email envirochallenger@cityoftacoma.org to learn more about booking the EnviroChallengers in your classroom.

2023 STEAM Clock Hours 

Registration and clock hours are provided for FREE to teachers in Tacoma and Pierce County. Sign up for one or the whole series to receive the Zoom link and class materials. All sessions will provide a primary and secondary lesson plan. Click here to learn more and register.

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New Secondary Lessons for 2023

The EnviroChallengers are excited to offer two all-new lessons for middle and high school students! Based on actions laid out in the Tacoma 2023 Climate Action Plan, these two-part series help students share their vision for a better, more climate change resilient Tacoma. Click here for full lesson descriptions and contact the EnviroChallengers at envirochallenger@cityoftacoma.org to book a lesson. 

Ask the EnviroChallengers 

Join Kate, Gator, John, and friends as they answer questions about the environment and sustainability in Tacoma!

Ask the EnviroChallengers, hosted by EnviroChallengers Kate and Gator, cover a range of topics. From composting, to wastewater, to how to prepare for the rainy season, and the importance of planting trees. If you have a question to Ask the EnviroChallengers, send it to envirochallenger@cityoftacoma.org, and it just might be featured on the show! All episodes are available at envirochallenger.com/videos.

EnviroChallengers@Home

Want to keep the environmental lessons going at home? Check out the "EnviroChallenge of the Day" seroes! Each challenge aligns with state standards, can be tailored for different ages, and, in typical EnviroChallenger fashion, entail a lot of fun! Click here to view all EnviroChallenger@Home lessons.

EnviroShorts

The EnviroShorts video series gives you a closer look into several topics that the EnviroChallengers teach. These short videos on trash, food and yard waste, recycling, hazardous waste, wastewater and a visit to the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center demonstrate that nothing is truly wasted. Watch the EnviroShorts Videos

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