WESTMORELAND CLEANWAYS

Educational Resources

If it is not possible to schedule a Westmoreland Cleanways speaker we can work with you to develop a lesson or activity. We also have educational material available at no charge. Printed material is available while supplies last; the interactive boards are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Natalie or call 724-836-4129 for technical support or to order materials and supplies.

Print Publications

Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! (Westmoreland Cleanways)

  Grades 3-6: Booklet containing a variety of activities and information about how kids can celebrate Earth Day right here in Westmoreland County.

Open Your Eyes to Litter Booklet Series (PA Cleanways/Keep PA Beautiful)

  Open Your Eyes to Litter Cover Open Your Eyes to Litter — Grades K-3: helps kids understand the difference between intentional litter (which they know is harmful) and accidental litter (which happens unintentionally, but is still harmful).
  Our Littered Past Cover Our Littered Past — Grades 4-6:  helps kids see that ever since people have lived together in groups, dealing with their litter and waste has been an issue; how caring individuals and groups can help
  Think Before You Toss Cover Think Before You Toss — Grades 4-6:  describes the ways trash can be handled when properly disposed of: it is recycled, goes to a landfill, or is burned in a resource recovery facility.
  Litter in a Watershed Cover Litter In A Watershed — Grades K-3:  focuses on how illegal dumping and littering affect watersheds.
  Keeping Our Greenways Clean Cover Keeping Our Greenways Clean — Grades 4-6:  how litter and illegal dumping impact greenways and why it's important to keep our environment clean.

Erth Moore Worm (Westmoreland Cleanways)

 
"Erth Moore Worm" is an educational publication to teach children about composting, ecology, and the environment in an amusing way. Within the story, Erth Moore the Earthworm enlists a few animal friends to convince Mr. Gardener to compost in his yard. During the course of the story each friend explains how composting would benefit their lives.

* Meets certain PA Dept. of Education standards

Interactive Boards

Test Your Litter IQ Board:  Interactive puzzle board that shows the true lifespan of litter.  Participants choose how long litter takes to break down in the environment.  A buzzer sounds with the correct answer.

Close The Loop Recycling Board:  Interactive puzzle board that shows what becomes of commonly recycled items.  Participants decide what items are made from what recyclable material.  The recycling loop (mobius) flashes with the correct answer.

Suggested Reading

Smiling Face Reading BookPicture Books (Ages 3-8)
A River Ran Wild, by Lynne Cherry
Big Bear Hug, by Nicholas Oldland
Compost by Gosh! by Michelle Eva Portman
Curious George Plants a Tree, by Marica Perez
Gabby and Grandma Go Green, by Monica Wellington
Grover's 10 Terrific Ways to Help Our Wonderful World, by Anna Ross
It's Earth Day, by Mercer Mayer
Just a Dream, by Chris Van Allsburg
Lorax, by Dr Seuss
Magic School Bus Gets Recycled, by Anne Capeci
Michael Recycle, by Ellie Bethel
The Great Trash Bash, by Loreen Leedy
We are Extremely Very Good Recyclers, by Lauren Child
Wiggling Worms at Work, by Wendy Pfeffer
Wump World, by Bill Peet

Beginner Readers (Ages 7-12)
Earthworms, by Claire Llewelllyn and Barrie Watts
Judy Moody Saves the World, by Megan McDonald
Just Grace Goes Green, by Charise Mericle Harper
Marty McGuire digs worms! By Kate Messner
Mr. Garbage, by William H. Hooks
Pee Wee's Great Adventure, A guide to vermicomposting by Larraine Roulston

Adults
Garbology, Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash, by Edward Humes

If you come across a great book please share it with us by contacting Natalie.

Websites and Videos

Walking PunctuationGreat resources for planning lessons, activities or for developing awareness and understanding.

If you come across a great website or video, please share it with us by contacting Natalie.