Tennessee Solid Waste Education Project

TNSWEP Activity Guides

Correlations to Tennessee Learning Expectations

TNSWEP activities teach concepts included in Tennessee Learning Expectations. The following matrices include lesson plans with a strong correlation to the TN Learning Expectations in the areas of science, social studies, and health. A lesson with a strong correlation emphasizes a concept sufficiently so the lesson could be used to introduce a topic. If the lesson reviews a concept it is considered a weak correlation and is not included in the chart. For example, a crossword puzzle with eight vocabulary words is considered a review and is not included in the matrix. The files below are in PDF format:

  1. Science
    1. Grades K - 3
    2. Grades 4 - 5
    3. Middle School
    4. High School
  2. Social Studies
    1. Grades K - 3
    2. Grades 4 - 5
    3. Middle School
    4. High School
  3. Healthful Living
    1. Grades K - 3
    2. Grades 4 - 5
    3. Middle School
    4. High School

 

TNSWEP Services:

In-service Workshops for K-12 teachers and pre-service teachers provide opportunities to participate in hands-on activities that work in the classroom. TNSWEP lesson plans and activities are correlated with Tennessee Learning Expectations.

Curriculum workshops are designed for educators in the non-formal sector. Workshops include highly interactive sessions and the latest information about solid waste management.

Classroom presentations are for K-12 students in public or private schools.

Assistance in planning environmental education events, such as an Earth Day Celebration or an EnvironMental Fair, is available from TNSWEP consultants.