Environmental Legislation Project

Empower your students with an in-depth exploration of U.S. environmental laws through this engaging, hands-on project. This week-long activity allows students to take ownership of their learning by researching and presenting critical environmental laws in a creative and impactful way.

Why Teachers Love This Project:

✅ Real-World Relevance – Students explore the intricate relationship between law and the environment, gaining a deep understanding of how legislation impacts environmental protection.
✅ Research and Critical Thinking – Students select a U.S. environmental law, conduct thorough research, and answer key questions to present their findings.
✅ Engaging Presentation – The visually compelling poster board presentation and handout creation challenge students to communicate their findings clearly and effectively.
✅ Streamlined Grading – With a detailed rubric provided, teachers can easily evaluate student work based on clear and consistent expectations.

What’s Included?

? Student Project – A step-by-step guide to researching, presenting, and explaining an assigned U.S. environmental law.
? Detailed Rubric – Clear grading criteria to ensure students understand the expectations for each part of the project.
? Comprehensive List of U.S. Environmental Laws – A curated list of laws for students to choose from, helping them select a topic that interests them.

? Bring environmental law to life and inspire your students to think critically about how legislation shapes the world around us!