We focused on  delivering a lesson that is flexible enough to be used at a variety of grade levels and can be tied into other lessons students may already be learning.

This lesson plan is posted here for any teacher or group leader to use to teach how to get the lead out of fishing.

As we like to say, “lead in fishing is a big problem with a simple solution” and this lesson plan is a great way to continue to spread the word.

Get the Lead Out of Fishing Lesson Plan

The article highlights the origins and success of my project and talks about my Aspergers.  I am happy that the “Get the Lead Out of Fishing” message is reaching an entirely new audience of educators and parents.  I hope that educators will be inspired to teach their classes about the hidden dangers of lead and that parents will teach their children and buy lead-free fishing weights.

Here is a link to the article

I set up my tent and booth and handed out over 200 kits (containing a sample pack, a button, and a brochure) to participants.  It was blisteringly hot that day!

Another successful day of raising awareness!

There were several parents in the audience who came up to me after the speech to thank me for being a public face of someone who succeeds in spite of their Aspergers. Several parents told me about the problems their own kids were having. I could relate to all the stories. I think many of these parents came away with a better understanding and appreciation for the difficulties – but also that there really don’t have to be limits on success.

As I have said before, Aspergers is a part of who I am, but it does not define me. I can choose to succeed if I am willing to work hard and understand the challenges that come with Aspergers.

Want buttons for your event?  Send me an email and I will send them out.  Just let me know how many you need (up to 100 buttons per request).  mike@replacelead.com

Do Something believes you have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action. Be part of a generation of doers.

I will use the money to provide additional unleaded fishing kits and public awareness.

Want to learn more about Do Something?

Read the story here!
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0911/a-holiday.html

You can view videos that explain the project. Check out the press. Learn more about what you can do to Get the Lead Out of Fishing!

New! You can now order supplies to begin your own Get the Lead Out of Fishing project. Thanks to SeaWorld for their generous grant which is helping to fund this. Want to help? You can donate to pay for postage or a kit!

Watch for a MAJOR announcement next week!

Great group of exhibitors showing everything from green energy to organic food.  All about non-toxic, low impact lifestyles.  It was terrific to be able to continue to spread the word about non-lead fishing weights to a new audience.

Executives from World Scouting will also be in attendance at this event.

I traveled to Sweden last year and saw Gothenburg and Stockholm.  Beautiful country.  Me and my team of fellow Scouts represented the United States at a United Nations environmental program where we presented my project before an international audience of about 1000 teens and environmentalists.  While there, we were paired with host families who brought us into their home for dinner and gave us a chance to really get to know the Swedish way of life.

I will post the video online after the ceremony.