Free RSS feed, updated weekly, providing links and resources for activities, including service learning, around social responsibility for K 12 schools and homeschools.Produced by Education Reporting, Inc., http://www.educationreporting.com. All rights reserved, (c) 2007-2009. http://www.educationreporting.com/rssgreened.aspx Education en-us Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:46:07 -0700 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:44:41 -0700 Sunday Saturday Education Reporting, Inc. J. Harrington http://www.educationreporting.com info@educationreporting.com FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Want to raise environmentally responsible kids in a consumer-gray world? Teach them a new word! TANSTAAFL -- the acronym for, "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch." http://life.familyeducation.com/environmental-education/recycling/36288.html 200B3ECD-7ADA-4F74-94A0-A9EE08B524CD Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:44:41 -0700 Our lessons and activities are comprehensive, fun and free. http://www.greenlearning.ca/ 86A62243-9AD9-4783-9B9F-A7A79042F0CB Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:43:33 -0700 An excellent guide on what to do and how to do it. http://www.mcps.k1http://www.fiu.edu/%7Etime4chg/Library/bigdummy.html 46A30EA5-3D7B-4628-8828-D85FCE98FE7B Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:32:29 -0700 An abundant collection of exemplary projects for K-12. Some very modest, some downright breathtaking. http://www.goodcharacter.com/SERVICE/primer-10.html A8C726D6-AB12-4720-AA5A-BA7351694A47 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:30:26 -0700 Wikipedia: many environmental groups exist, but they tend to overlap and duplicate efforts. The information listed does not currently attempt to reconcile these issues but, rather, presents information as provided, when available, by each of the organizations described. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_groups_and_resources_serving_K%E2%80%9312_schools 633EF479-4DF7-4CF5-88C7-C6D73C15A1F6 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:25:18 -0700 Science education advocates often complain that science is excluded in elementary schools because of the emphasis on mathematics and literacy. While this may be true in some cases, a focus on environmental education offered our rural school a way around that problem by providing numerous opportunities for integration across the curriculum. http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/EnvironmentSustainability/pubdocs/EESavestheDayScienceChildren_April%202007.pdf 73DF4B50-3AD2-4B35-AB21-3D4FD460E186 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:16:48 -0700 Program supports academic success and life-long learning, and develops a responsible citizenry capable of applying knowledge of ecological, economic, and socio-cultural systems to meet current and future needs. http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/EnvironmentSustainability/default.aspx ABA0C035-5D82-4A12-94FA-D20EC33598CA Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:13:08 -0700 ACPE is a series of six environmental education curriculum guides for elementary school teachers that integrates science, English-language arts, and selected children's literature, and culminates with student projects which enhance the environment. http://www.acpe.lake.k12.ca.us/ EE4957A3-FD33-4C12-B200-31624C23E659 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:34 -0700 Who is eating who? A wonderful board game to play in class. http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/Cardboard/Board/W/whoeats/board-game-template.htm 77DF7E33-AC2E-4447-85A3-D4133D53FB70 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:28:40 -0700 Lots of cool modules here to use on your computer and ranked for difficulty. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules.html 1AE9F845-F947-45D2-89D8-13902B0EF5F4 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:27:12 -0700 Take your class on an electronic field trip to study the environment. http://www.efieldtrips.org/ FF12E361-6482-4F7B-83E4-6EDF7255B146 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:26:15 -0700 Plenty of games, activities, and ideas to teach about environmental stewardship. http://wilderdom.com/games/EnvironmentalActivities.html 6C9FA0BE-962E-46E6-9C70-6E3248781800 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:25:10 -0700 For K12 classes. http://eelink.net/pages/Lesson+Plans 46CAEAFB-1835-4A0F-9C78-D12436673124 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:23:52 -0700 A worldwide community of students, teachers, scientists, and citizens working together to better understand, sustain, and improve Earth's environment at local, regional, and global scales. http://www.globe.gov 14EAC8F9-E3B8-4C9E-AEF7-8428B300B029 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:15:43 -0700 Five star resource for project learning about environment and great science related material too. http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/wue/class_projects.html 84789C98-D816-4EAF-8345-A0534E143978 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:12:41 -0700 Topics, Ideas, Resources and Sample Projects For Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School Students and Teachers http://www.juliantrubin.com/environmentprojects.html 9138DC42-B3B3-4C17-856F-4ACC1791E6CB Sun, 10 May 2009 12:12:40 -0700 engages students in community-based projects that empower them to make informed, responsible choices about their health and environment. http://www.iehmsp.com/online/index.php 41A01E20-57A6-4A1E-8856-1988D5631C70 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:12:40 -0700 We are currently seeking applications from emerging scholars investigating issues in K-12 service-learning who wish to participate in the 2009 Emerging Scholars in Service-Learning Works in Progress Seminar, to be held June 14-16, 2009 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2007, the Works in Progress Seminar provides support and encouragement for a new generation of diverse service-learning researchers. The Seminar teams emerging scholars with experienced researchers and practitioners to develop and advance the development of new scholarly work in field of K-12 service-learning. The Works in Progress program is a national program co-facilitated by the University of Minnesota, Brandeis University, and Tufts University and is funded by a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant to the National Service-Learning Partnership. http://www.edtoolsdirectory.com/lisitng-service.htm F3A185DC-0E53-4E16-A3D9-CDBEE424EC84 Sat, 2 May 2009 15:29:34 -0700 Through its Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning (Social/Behavioral) research program, the Institute of Education Sciences supports research on interventions designed to improve social skills and behaviors that support academic and other important school-related outcomes (e.g. attendance, high school graduation rates) for K-12 students. http://www.edtoolsdirectory.com/lisitng-service.htm 507AD04C-0FBC-4397-BAAD-61D41AA21483 Sat, 2 May 2009 15:28:13 -0700 Higher education and well done. http://www.calstate.edu/CSL/news_pubs/videos.shtml EAF660EB-842B-4F13-BB07-8AA1C58B251D Sat, 2 May 2009 15:27:50 -0700 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), and National Wildlife Refuge Association, is pleased to solicit applications from organizations interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System’s community-based environmental education initiative. http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=12346 F7D66EBA-C782-45AA-A7AB-6FBEF2186639 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:07:17 -0700 Earth Day activity materials http://earthday.wilderness.org/teachers/classroom.htm A96666FC-B7F3-4931-BC1E-B5DC944F388C Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:00:03 -0700 Best links for Earth Day resources I've seen! http://earthday.wilderness.org/links.htm 66FEFD1D-DA86-45E1-B272-5625D88F0850 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:00:02 -0700 What teachers have done on Earth Day in the past. http://earthday.wilderness.org/teachers/postings.htm 34F3D120-CDEA-435A-9A3D-CF3C77CAE6C4 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:00:02 -0700 Millions of youth participate in Global Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world. They tutor young children, engage in disaster relief, register new voters, educate their communities about good nutrition, distribute HIV/AIDs prevention materials and meet many more community needs through their service. Global Youth Service Day supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public, the media, and elected officials about the role of youth as community leaders. http://ysa.org/NatlGYSD/tabid/59/Default.aspx FAABB215-E822-4827-ABFE-47F2937C216B Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:48:55 -0700 The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW), together with states, tribes, and its many partners, protects public health by ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water. OGWDW, along with EPA's ten regional drinking water programs, oversees implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is the national law safeguarding tap water in America. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/index.html F546E965-8460-4603-BEC3-33AA2F63DAC3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:47:41 -0700 Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the United States and Canada. Acid rain is particularly damaging to lakes, streams, and forests and the plants and animals that live in these ecosystems. http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/index.html A4B06879-725A-4C4A-898E-90B8A1A02394 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:46:28 -0700 These teacher pages are designed to help you help your students use the EEK! - Environmental Education for Kids! Web site. EEK!, an electronic magazine for kids in grades 4-8 is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. http://www.dnr.wi.gov/eek/teacher/index.htm BB5533B8-2E16-4BAC-8E9C-7EB86CAB30E7 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:45:50 -0700 Three relevant and mind expanding lesson ideas and resources! http://www.educationreporting.com/edtools/natEnvWk.htm 2EA64B9D-3481-436A-94BD-7B64A79272DA Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:17:49 -0700 Over the past decade considerable progress has been made toward developing a foundation for green chemistry education. http://www.gcednet.org/ 1A9A580F-A4B5-4CAE-8357-6EBF283B99E5 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 20:17:40 -0700 GEMs is an interactive collection of chemistry education materials focused on green chemistry. http://greenchem.uoregon.edu/gems.html CD7A0347-7596-496C-94B8-E4361CCBAB45 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 20:07:54 -0700 This student EE program in Ontario, Canada, engages students by providing class modules and labs on biodiversity. The outdoor activities give students a chance to utilize their knowledge and see how they can directly impact the environment. http://www.earthangels.ca/ E5DA7678-FAB3-4AB0-8749-DF53CD2DB1D5 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:55 -0700 Teachers and students in K-12 classrooms are invited to participate this Spring in Journey North’s 14th global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/ 6C7078B9-34F0-4EF8-821D-AF8001E91DE6 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:55 -0700 The Agora Experience is a two week cultural immersion and service opportunity offering high school age students a chance to explore an exciting part of the world while learning about the importance of international rural development efforts. Hosted by Agora, a local environment and sustainable development nonprofit, participants will live with a family and work with locals (and Peace Corps Volunteers) on a variety of exciting projects. http://www.experience.green-agora.ro/ 3312C719-C82C-4FE4-9DC2-6A0BEF0B49A3 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:55 -0700 Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join millions of migrating shorebirds at the Bay of Santa Maria in Mexico for a webcast and satellite broadcast as part of "Migration Science and Mystery." This project takes participants on a journey totaling more than 6,500 miles from Panama to Alaska with stopovers in between. The free program will be live, and wildlife biologists will be on-site to talk about migration and answer questions. http://migration.pwnet.org 358104BD-993C-4CCB-BD9D-FF81B58B8B7F Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:54 -0700 Environmental field science experiences for teachers and students in grades 5-8. Inquiry based experiential learning format. Academic credit opportunities. http://www.earthexplore.com 29BE4792-DAC9-4792-8E80-355BF07B5CFA Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:54 -0700 Six students from New York Harbor School in Brooklyn and six students from Sidney High School, in Delaware County, are experiencing a three-week summer program called "Mountaintop -> Tap Trek" tracing New York City’s drinking water supply. They will learn about and become spokespeople for the water supply system and bring public attention to the 10th Anniversary of the Memorandum of Agreement, which brought together, for the first time, all the stakeholders in the system. Throughout the three-week trek (July 7-28), the students will assess the quality of the water in streams, rivers, and reservoirs, talk to public officials and host press conferences to share with the public, from the trenches, what they are learning. Follow their trek online and read the students’ daily journal entries each day. http://www.stroudcenter.org/nytrek2007/index.htm 8D9BD40C-3096-4E25-9747-E175EAFCFC24 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:54 -0700 The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's newest citizen science project "Celebrate Urban Birds!" kicked off in May and nearly ten thousand participants and five hundred organizations are already taking part. All materials are free (including bilingual posters and sunflower seeds) and give individuals, families, and groups all the tools needed to watch birds and collect data in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Celebrate Urban Birds gives people a chance to experience nature directly in order to promote conservation. 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Visit TPE to learn more about the environment and conservation, develop a service-learning project that’ll impact your own corner of the globe, and gain recognition with TPE annual Service Awards. TPE also supports educators and adult leaders. http://www.teensforplanetearth.org/ 0B3BD837-FF14-4936-8F09-2229C4393ACC Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:54 -0700 Student delegates prepare 40-minute workshops to present to their peers at the conferences on a marine or coastal topic, relevant to their local area. Using the Kids Teaching Kids model, the 2008 Conferences will provide students with skills in environmental education, but more importantly it will build students who are optimistic, have a sense of future, are capable public speakers, and can communicate ideas in many different forms. All primary and secondary schools across the world are invited to attend this conference. http://www.onelifeoneworldourfuture.com/index.php?pageid=212 CDA990B6-9AA7-4B23-A384-F40474A68486 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:54 -0700 This new book Feet Wet, Hands Dirty: Environmental Projects in Maryland Public Schools, highlights 15 different elementary school student-developed environmental projects. Maryland's EE program provides students with the opportunity to investigate environmental issues and take action to preserve or restore the environment. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/111841 BDEEB77A-817D-4B4E-BDC5-EBA8AF957456 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:53 -0700 The goal of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ is to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental stewardship projects. A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay. http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist 1F0515B1-6490-4074-A4DB-16060EC73A50 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:53 -0700 Professional development opportunities, environmental workshops (9-12), higher ed programs, and research and funding info. http://www.werc.net/ F367AAEE-5B67-4E91-817C-D148D67AD125 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:53 -0700 LeadAmerica is a youth leadership organization which sponsors college-accredited, academic-, and career-focused leadership programs for our world’s most promising young leaders. The Ambassadors Abroad programs provide students with a dynamic, academic, and interactive introduction to the complex historical and contemporary issues facing nations around the world. http://www.lead-america.org 91F6286E-F9BC-4375-8E58-33012AA79E93 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:53 -0700 Over 80,000 clips on tons of subjects - Discovery Channel. http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm EEE700BF-DD39-4FE7-A37A-AAE152DC790C Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:27:52 -0700 ..... where has all the fun gone in teaching? My classes were rigorous .... I had the students working. ....today these digital kids have so much energy ... I figured out the hard way I have to use energy to my advantage or else they're a fast moving train that's 'bout to run me over. I was talking to a teacher friend the other day and we were reminiscing ...... we had both been reading and talking to other folks .... all we were hearing ....from many different sources .....was about the pain of teaching ...... This fella and I have similar tastes in learning ... we made the kids do the work. We like to be a guide for students ..... ...being the sage in class just doesn't work for us.... apparently it's not working for a lot of teachers nowadays. I want my students leaving class exhausted ... so I use every tidbit of conversation to fire up critical thinking ... once that fire is burning .... ...all I have to do is stoke it with questions. Students will get to the learning opportunity with the appropriate guidance. ...and when I'm giving that kinda guidance .... teaching is fun! If you want some free scoop (research and step-by-step guide) on an effective critical thinking technique then click this link .... http://www.educationreporting.com/edtools/free-offer.htm 314FE0D0-0275-47AA-B87A-BCE6A252FFF1 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:22:56 -0700 By addressing the uniqueness of school spaces and children’s health issues, LEED for Schools provides a unique, comprehensive tool for schools that wish to build green, with measurable results. LEED for Schools is the recognized third-party standard for high-performance schools that are healthy for students, comfortable for teachers, and cost-effective. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1586 43591B9F-D39D-4D41-9378-D6D4C06827DB Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:30:34 -0700 Schools can work toward environmental sustainability by becoming more green, reducing school and personal carbon footprints, promoting a commitment to life-long environmental responsibility, incorporating environmental education into the curriculum. http://www.nais.org/sustainable/article.cfm?ItemNumber=149403&sn.ItemNumber=151258 ACFE9251-85EC-48BE-ABB3-1338D0FAA9C9 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:28:02 -0700 CUBE brings together educators with community partners to effect change that will lead to a quality built and natural environment, one and interdependent. http://www.cubekc.org/ 92EB4E7D-5357-41DB-87CF-6FDB6ED59ADE Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:27:27 -0700 A Step-by-Step Manual, created by Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES) http://www.yesworld.org/info/GreenSchoolsManual.pdf 7CEE02E5-0D73-42B5-B6EE-64B55C75B206 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:25:15 -0700 By harnessing the expertise and passion of teachers and students around the country, Classroom Earth will provide high school teachers and students with the resources they need to integrate environmental education into their schools and communities. Through experiential learning, students will be empowered to take positive action to improve the environment now, in college, and as future leaders in their workplaces and communities. http://www.neefusa.org/programs/classroom_earth.htm 38913A9E-CCFA-41C5-BD10-1A3ECFAC545D Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:24:13 -0700 EarthTeam's mission is to create a new generation of environmental leaders by introducing into the classroom and the community environmental experiences that are so active and engaging that they inspire dedication to a healthy environment. http://www.earthteam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=31 F508611F-83B5-42E0-9DC1-7A047ABB6EC3 Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:47:30 -0700 Environmental Inquiry (EI) is a collection of ideas and resources to support student projects on a wide range of topics in the environmental sciences. http://ei.cornell.edu/ Education 2FB0DC54-284F-41B8-A95A-502D97750D6F Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:42:58 -0700 From easy to complex you can choose one that fits your class or community effort. http://tools.ysa.org/downloads/tipsheets/servicebasics/Ten_Environmental_Service_Project.pdf AB3AD331-09F1-4491-8742-5C9B1598DD91 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:40:40 -0700 Fresh ideas by students - check 'em out. http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/wue/class_projects.html 0E7B31E5-34EA-4389-A964-072F0115EAAA Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:39:57 -0700 This purpose of this module is to stimulate conversation and provide information on service and creating social change through leadership. Students visit with community leaders where themes of civic responsibility are addressed directly. The module may involve students involved in student leadership or other community areas where student voice is an important factor. http://www.servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8174 F2890889-3F55-49A7-8CFD-8D73AE4248A6 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:27:16 -0700 Beyond the Freeway: City Planning is a module designed to give students a greater appreciation and understanding on the inner workings of the community in which they live. By combining real-world learning with the creation of a fictional town of their own, students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned from both the field trip as well as in various subject areas across the curriculum. Students participating will leave the program with a better appreciation and understanding of what it takes not only to run a city on a daily basis, but the complexity of organizational skills and infrastructure necessary to survive a disasters, both natural and otherwise. http://www.servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8168 22567D7A-18C2-48AB-9A44-9215C9308AB0 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:24:55 -0700 In this guide you will find information to help plan a Jump Starters Summit. A Jump Starters Summit is a forum for students to showcase their service-learning projects. http://www.servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8158 26A2B8CB-2E8D-41A6-9E07-25CC9C3F0C93 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:24:10 -0700 The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, scholars, professionals, and the general public. http://www.eoearth.org/ CB8CE74B-3516-420C-BFF8-615C6A12B52D Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:57:34 -0700 The Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) is a national effort to conserve natural resources and energy by managing materials more efficiently. http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/rcc/index.htm ECC963CC-DAC3-4CD9-ABD9-1641E312C364 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:56:30 -0700 EPA is reaching out to Hispanic, urban African American, and Native American communities to foster environmental awareness and encourage waste reduction, recycling, and neighborhood revitalization. http://%20URL:%20www.epa.gov/epawaste/rcc/outreach.htm 531E758D-9815-45E1-92B2-9B2BF463D0A2 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:55:52 -0700 The US Environmental Protection Agency has developed the "Teach English, Teach about the Environment" curriculum to assist teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to teach English to adult students while introducing basic concepts about the environment and individual environmental responsibility. http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm F37E69A3-A50B-4E8B-8EF8-B35F11E8AC9B Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:55:22 -0700 Offers teachers a number of ways to help introduce students to environmental concepts. The purpose of our teacher resources page is to provide links and content for teachers to integrate into an environmental education program. http://www.theenvironmentsite.org/Environmental_Resources/eco_teachers.php 592EA1EE-4538-49F9-BD1C-63F602F0DB49 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:18:03 -0700 These grant funds are available to K-12 teachers for PBL and SBL class work. Grant applications must be submitted by December 20, 2008 to be considered. http://www.educationreporting.com/subscriberlogin.php 94D3F9D6-9D3C-4378-9049-03B5DF7784EA Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:23:23 -0700 Today's kids are increasingly disconnected from the natural world, says child advocacy expert Louv (Childhood's Future; Fatherlove; etc.), even as research shows that "thoughtful exposure of youngsters to nature can... be a powerful form of therapy for attention-deficit disorder and other maladies." http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1565125223/bookstorenow600-20 83AC29C8-82E5-4080-8DDB-12A979026772 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:21:16 -0700 This site has so much to read about important developments and efforts to build opportunities into curriculum for students to be outside and thereby reduce nature - deficit - disorder. A must read for teachers, parents, and school stake holders to understand the issues and resolutions. http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_actioncenter_federal_NCLB D75541DA-3360-48A8-B4D4-FE83BA7A5D3A Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:16:49 -0700 The San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance hosted the third Growing Greener School Grounds Conference, a workshop-style event that brought together over 300 teachers and community members from all over the San Francisco Bay Area to learn more about creating, using, and sustaining ecological schoolyards. http://www.sfgreenschools.org/conference_08.html BD4E35D2-16A8-419B-9041-8DB67B262BDA Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:12:01 -0700 Comprehensive site focused on multiple efforts to save the sea turtle in different parts of the world. http://www.seaturtles.org/ 81122508-CA6D-4F31-9EED-4AB6A9A13815 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:10:09 -0700 A forum on the influence of media and marketing on kids today. This link connects to specific eco posts in this detailed and useful blog. Teachers, if you need some real life examples for your lesson this is the place to go. http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/?cat=38 6656BF3C-CA83-42F3-824F-667CE839A920 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:04:20 -0700 The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in America's public schools, colleges, and universities. Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm 7B6AB653-4713-4004-94A7-B121E6A77C6F Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:59:25 -0700 The Target Field Trip Grants program will award U.S. educators grants of up to $800 each to fund a field trip for their students. Target Field Trip Grants may be used to fund trips to art museums, cultural events, civic experiences, and environmental sites. Up to five thousand grants will be awarded across the United States. http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-002537 E8CCE08E-4A59-440E-A226-A813D988065A Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:57:34 -0700 A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. , Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. The program will award fifty large grants and a minimum of twenty mini-grants, totaling $550,000 in all, for projects implemented during the 2009-10 school year. Project categories are Physical Science Application, Environmental Science Education, and Integrating Literacy and Science. http://tapestry.nsta.org 34C641A3-E1BF-4B38-A3C8-F9E9CDB913C9 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:54:48 -0700 Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth-led community improvement projects across the United States and Canada. The program offers one hundred grants of up to $1,000 each to teachers and service-learning coordinators who engage youth (ages 5 to 25) in implementing service-learning projects on Global Youth Service Day, April 24-26, 2009. http://servenet.org/Toolkit/ContentManagement/ServiceWireNews/tabid/122/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/750/Default.aspx F071F49D-B3AA-40ED-9149-A6A69A9A82EE Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:54:13 -0700 Articles and info about K-12 and higher education sites and events. http://earthandeconomy.com/education/ D3C33056-2C3C-4AAE-8C20-8B34D9808901 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:40:38 -0700 Project learning ideas for K-12 students to study the environment and build academic and life skills. http://www.climatechangeeducation.org/k-12/service_learning.html 771553A1-29E2-4644-8DE0-790E02815A44 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:33:17 -0700 The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center (GEHC) has designed the Blue Planet, which is one of several environmental education exhibits at the Center, which include Waterways, Rivers to Reefs, Water Wise, and Discover H2O. http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps-mainweb01.nsf/pages/Greenlearningdestination 53509426-368A-4284-A827-425CD853DF8F Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:31:13 -0700 High energy prices and strong evidence of global warming have caused a growing number of companies and individuals around the world to take action to address these issues. This offers an opportunity for the learning function to provide a greener approach to delivery. http://www.clomedia.com/trends/nick-van-dam/2008/July/2320/index.php 4C7882A0-FFF1-4310-89A9-8D2E8AECE391 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:30:32 -0700 Help your students participate in their own learning while gaining a more holistic and hopeful understanding of today's complex energy and environmental issues. http://www.greenlearning.ca/ 3B3C3E17-8796-4145-BB6E-B101634B6309 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:30:10 -0700 Villanova University is hosting an international interdisciplinary conference on Sustainability, April 23-25, 2009. The Conference aims to bring together scholars, activists, and government and corporate professionals from across the United States and around the world to learn from each other in exploring the multiple dimensions of Sustainability. This conference is the capstone event of Villanova’s Year of Sustainability, which begins in September 2008 with the “Mendel in the 21st century Symposium, a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Villanova’s granting of the Mendel Medal honoring the legacy of Augustinian priest Gregor Mendel, an icon of interdisciplinary scientific investigation; recipients of the Medal include botanist Peter Raven, philosopher Holmes Rolston III, and biologist Meg Lowman. http://www.villanova.edu/homepage/index.htm AD05477D-B739-4C3C-B5AA-7D2A1844F93C Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:26:04 -0700 Information technology leaders in K-12 schools are more concerned about energy issues than their counterparts in every other sector--corporate, state/local, federal, and higher education. But they also feel least equipped to effect measures that would reduce energy consumption and energy costs, according to a new survey released. http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23051 5DC9F1DB-0824-4A42-B627-BD094D1E19C5 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:55:51 -0700 Changing an institution’s paper choices can save wood, water and energy, as well as cut pollution and solid waste. The Environmental Defense Fund’s calculator shows the impacts of different papers across their full life cycle. http://www.edf.org/papercalculator/ 19FC69F7-7319-4737-B5AE-0E202AFEDB46 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:55:07 -0700 A comprehensive review of the strategies and steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus, with best practices from U.S. colleges and universities. http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/resources/HTML/climateactionplanning.cfm 7EFBE11F-F636-4E02-80C0-2268921E506B Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:54:45 -0700 Kids and teens who earn a Clean Green Power Certificate help their neighbors see that clean renewable power is here now and is growing. To earn a certificate, kids, teens, and adult leaders learn together with a visit to a local clean energy site (sites provided in Massachusetts), meet and interview a person who has made smart energy choices, create a project, and spread the good news! Projects range from crafts, displays, experiments, brochures, film, and community service to name a few. http://nesea.gaiahost.coop/education/ycleanenergy/ 4649451E-316C-4D06-A735-380E4DBCFA29 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:53:18 -0700 Middle School students design, build, and compete with model solar electric cars at area and state events around the Northeast. Each year, top winners from local races are invited to NESEA's Northeast JSS Championship. For professional development workshops, event dates, and teaching resources visit our Junior Solar Sprint pages. http://www.nesea.org/education/jss/index.html EC5E9462-B0E3-49E7-87C6-3311995AF4C2 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:50:48 -0700 This 16-page (PDF) guide to sustainable agriculture-oriented educational opportunities for school children features more than 50 programs and curricula nationwide, from “Growing Minds,” a program linking the garden and agriculture in Appalachia, to “French Fries and the Food System,” a year-round curriculum focusing on ways youth can better understand land and local food systems. Includes direct links, program contact information and ideas for integrating lessons into school programs. http://www.sare.org/publications/edguide.htm B1CC7F27-DA1C-46F3-BD5B-77C84C77F84E Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:48:42 -0700 University of Minnesota: Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Initiative - K-12 Teacher Workshops. http://bridgew.edu/sustainability/k12.cfm BFEEFC1B-0327-4011-B591-A232A8DA7A42 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:47:43 -0700 Green WiFi is committed to providing solar powered access to global information and educational resources for developing regions and K-12 school children striving for knowledge in a digitally divided world. There are approximately 3 billion people under the age of 15 living in developing nations. 42 percent of... http://www.green-wifi.org/ 4A909923-697A-41C8-A97D-99085F758741 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:46:50 -0700 Information about environmental groups and resources (such as those provided by government, its agencies, and existing or proposed legislation) that serve K–12 schools in the United States and internationally. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_groups_and_resources_serving_K-12_schools BC232CBF-E123-4407-87A5-B34DFECCA031 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:46:09 -0700 The Wisconsin Green Schools program is a non-competitive voluntary program for grades K-12 that will recognize and celebrate the achievements of schools and their buildings that meet environmental criteria. Program Search. Home. About. Topics. Contact Us. Education & Green & Schools. Mission. DNR-DPI Partnership. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/greenschools/index.htm C9378D92-EBBA-42CA-8522-B07EB51D8D98 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:45:32 -0700 To develop informed and active citizens, forestry education should be infused in Wisconsin's K-12 schools. LEAF is a partnership program between: Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Division... http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/ A36E38B4-AC89-41CA-A2A2-18FD73992B8A Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:42:36 -0700 There are now 73 North Tipperary schools participating in the Green Schools, 32 of which have Green Flags. Green Schools is about whole-school action for the environment, with the main focus in the initial phase being on litter and waste. Reserach has shown that active green schools have reduced waste by over a half. Schools follow a seven step programme in order to attain their Green Flag, which is in effect an environmental management system for their school. http://www.tipperarynorth.ie/environment/env_awa_gre.html DBDB7E09-9323-41D4-A905-415444087CEF Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:41:56 -0700 The Green Schools Program is the schools’ branch of the Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3). * Members can be public or private K-12 schools, colleges, universities, technology, or special education schools. Green Schools involve students in campus and community projects that reduce waste, conserve energy and water, decrease hazardous chemicals, improve air quality, and create wildlife habitat. By publicizing successful projects, Green Schools raise environmental awareness among students, staff, parents, and the local community. http://www.tn.gov/environment/ea/tp3/tp3_grschools.shtml 23CEAB8F-3ED7-4CAC-B0CB-C499AC5C6AE9 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:40:42 -0700 The Green School program was developed by a diverse team of educators representing the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE), Office of the Governor, the Maryland Association of Student Councils, Maryland Department of Education, Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Department of the Environment. http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/oaklandes/greenschool.html 4B4CECCB-F1B1-42B9-BB14-7810EC735479 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:37:20 -0700 The Los Angeles Unified School District will spend more than $6 billion over the next decade to build 150 new schools, 5 of which have already been completed. That's quite a change after decades of overcrowded classrooms and temporary trailers. What's more, environmentally sound design principles and materials are being utilized. http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/104/schools 88746AA6-4B9D-4995-8505-893D146F3880 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:34:45 -0700 Green schools cost less to operate, freeing up resources to truly improve students’ education. Their carefully planned acoustics and abundant daylight make it easier and more comfortable for students to learn. Their clean indoor air cuts down sick days and gives our children a head start for a healthy, prosperous future. And their innovative design provides a wealth of hands-on learning opportunities. http://www.buildgreenschools.org/ 83D41F12-86FB-4C93-B2E2-D8D7C2B8F321 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:32:56 -0700 The King County Green Schools Program presented its Green Globe Leader in Sustainable Schools Award to the district on April 13, 2007.& The award is presented for the district's outstanding efforts to expand conservation strategies and to engage students and staff in a variety of stewardship practices. http://www.fwsd.wednet.edu/info/environment/ AED1658B-15BA-4DAB-93C6-206E04CB81A2 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:27:40 -0700 Go Green staff connect K-12 schools in San Jose with free recycling supplies and other green resources, encouraging them to take up Go Green at whatever level they choose: whether it may be starting a school recycling or composting programs, launching environmental education, buying green, or evaluating... http://www.sjrecycles.org/gogreen/default.asp 531A6DF1-7829-40B5-874A-BCD062EA790F Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:25:44 -0700 The pressure is on for kids to achieve high marks from a very early age, with college choices and future salaries hanging in the balance. But many schools are failing to prepare children on two fronts, by not providing them healthy environments in which to do their best, and ...... http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/115/toptenschools 443CFB80-18A8-4582-AAA8-9F8F3C0014E4 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:24:04 -0700 The SSC's Student Environmental Leadership Training's, led by the nation's top student organizers, are week-long sessions where you'll learn to develop effective groups and tackle serious environmental issues. By the end of the week, you'll be prepared to take what you have learned and put it into action on campus and in your community! The program isn't all work and no play. Check out the dates and locations around the country. http://www.ssc.org/sprog/ 8FB95873-7DDA-4C50-A8F8-38697F5898EE Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:09:22 -0700 Provided by National Environmental Education Foundation, these publications offer guides and resources to assist teachers in using quality resources to build student understanding of environmental issues across the curriculum. http://www.neefusa.org/resources/publications.htm#eepubs B51D7C25-51DD-4747-B8F0-DF9D07DD9A57 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:41:40 -0700 The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, scholars, professionals, and the general public. http://www.eoearth.org/ 2AD44662-0A3E-450B-BFE6-1724BC75E665 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:27:11 -0700 The Teacher to Ranger to Teacher (TRT) Program links National Park units with teachers from low income school districts. Under this program, selected teachers spend the summer working as park rangers, often living in the park. They perform various duties depending on their interests and the needs of the park,