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Environmental education Alternatives to the Animal Report 
 Classroom activity alternatives to the factual animal report often assigned to elementary school students. Suggestions include writing a narrative (such as a comic or legend) or creating a visual and oral presentation (caricature, found object sculpture, or animation). Offers links to other material on report writing and related websites. From LEARN NC, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/rethinking-reports/713 Topics: Lesson Plans Last updated Sep 25, 2008 Athens Environmental Foundation (AEF)
Promoting environmental awareness in the planning and conduct of the 2004 Olympics, the AEF provides information about its coastal underwater clean-up, history and progress of its Global Olive Wreath project, reviews of the summer games since 1896, environmental plans for upcoming games, and links to official Olympic committees around the world. Some information also available in French. http://www.athensenvironmental.org/ Topics: Education, Environment, History By Place, The Olympic Games: Issues, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jun 2, 2004 David Suzuki Foundation
"The David Suzuki Foundation works through science and education to protect the balance of nature and our quality of life, now and for future generations." Site includes a weekly column by award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki, as well as information and publications on climate change, forests, oceans and fishing, and sustainability. Searchable. http://www.davidsuzuki.org/ Topics: Education, Environment Last updated Feb 17, 2004 EcoKids
Ecokids "is Earth Day Canada's environmental education program for youth who care about the planet." Its website features games, activities (such as interactive stories), printable pages and information about wildlife, science and nature, energy and environmental issues. Topics include garbage and recycling, water conservation, alternative energy technology, a field guide to Canadian birds, and much more. Also includes a discussion forum and materials for teachers and parents. http://www.ecokids.ca Topics: Environment Last updated Jun 19, 2006 EE-Link: Environmental Education on the Internet
Annotated directory of environmental education resources. Provides resources for teachers and students, information about organizations and projects, a national calendar of events, grant information, and job postings. Also includes links to sites about major environmental issues and occasions, such as Earth Day. Sites in Spanish are grouped in the "Educacion Ambiental en Espanol" section. A project of the North American Association for Environmental Education. Searchable. http://eelink.net/ Topics: Education, Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Mar 17, 2009 Energy Hog
Aimed at children, this site about saving energy features games and and interactive house to teach about energy efficiency. Includes sections for teachers and other adults. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.energyhog.org/ Topics: Energy, Environment, Home & Housing Last updated Dec 19, 2008 Environmental Explorers' Club
Environmental education for elementary school students, emphasizing games and activities about conservation, recycling, global warming, Superfund sites, and more. Also find resources for teachers. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/kids/ Topics: Education, Environment, K-12 Education Last updated Aug 13, 2003 High School Environmental Center
This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) site pulls together information for high school students about environmental issues. Includes annotated listings of Web sites (both within the EPA and from other resources) for air pollution and the atmosphere, waste and recycling, water, conservation, ecosystems, health and safety, and communities. Also includes information about careers, internships, community service projects, and awards and competitions. Searchable. http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ Topics: Education, Environment, K-12 Education Last updated Oct 14, 2003 Kids' Planet
This site for children features fact sheets on over 50 endangered species, as well as classroom resources (on wolves, sea otters, and Florida black bears), games, and environment protection activities for children. From the Defenders of Wildlife, a wildlife conservation organization. http://www.kidsplanet.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Environment Last updated Mar 8, 2004 National Environmental Directory
This is "a directory of more than 13,000 organizations in the United States concerned with environmental issues and environmental education." You can search the entire U.S. or by region; each entry has a link to the Web site if available. For California the directory formerly known as The Harbinger File is included. http://www.environmentaldirectory.net/ Topics: Education, Environment Last updated Dec 31, 2002 Oaks to Wetlands Adventure
This environmental education website highlights the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Washington state. Presents printable and interactive bird field guides, a virtual tour of the refuge, maps, a refuge history, and Web resources. The children's section offers games and puzzles highlighting refuge habitats, birds, and cultural history (including the Lewis and Clark Expedition). From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://ridgefieldfriends.org/adventure/ Topics: Birds Last updated Aug 21, 2008 Washington Forest Protection Association: Environmental Education
Presents information about an environmental education program designed to "prepare youth to use critical and creative thinking to make wise decisions about forests in Washington State." Features learning modules correlated to state learning requirements for grades K-12 and a six-part forest history activity guide. The site also offers information about district partnerships, workshops, and research. Includes past newsletters and related links. http://ee.wfpa.org/ee/ Topics: Agriculture, Education, Environment, Plants Last updated Jan 5, 2007 Washington State Department of Ecology Kids Page
"This interactive Web site is designed to teach [children] about the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management (or how we take care of our garbage)." Includes trivia, games, puzzles, a coloring book, composting instructions, and informaton about recycling aluminum, tin, glass, paper, and plastics. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/kidspage/ Topics: Education, Environment, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Mysteries and More, Technology Last updated Jun 24, 2004 |
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