Sample School Grounds Audit

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Learning Objectives

  • To collect information about features available for learning on the school grounds
  • To begin identifying ways to improve the school grounds

 

 

Curriculum Links

  • English, Science, Math, Geography, Citizenship

 

Eco-Schools USA Pathways

  • School Grounds, Water, Energy, Green Hour

 

Use the Sample School Grounds Audit (PDF, 31 Kb) to help you complete a School Grounds Audit. You will use the data you collect to create your School Grounds Action Plan.

The sample School Grounds Audit was developed as a tool for students to investigate school grounds use and to be used as a basis for improving the habitat at school. Many of the questions will require the assistance of school staff, including facility managers. Please feel free to add or edit questions so that it makes sense for your school and local community.

A full Schoolyard Habitat How-To Guide is available.

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For examples of other activities, check out these suggested actions from the Texas Green Ribbon Schools that align with our pathways.  Activities under the Texas Green Ribbon program can be used for meeting many of the Eco-Schools USA seven step requirements!

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