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"We do not inherit this land from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."
Haida Indian saying.

This page is designed for teachers who wish to introduce the concepts of sustainability into their classrooms and for students who need assistance and guidance in their sustainable research projects.

Teacher Resources
Students Grades K-8
Students Grades 9-12

Teacher Resources

The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Science for Schools web site offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, an interactive center and a printable Certificate of Completion.

The Missouri Botanical Garden's The Evergreen Project has a good variety of environmental educational products.

One of the goals of the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education is to disseminate environmental education information and materials. They have created a packet which includes a special map of Pennsylvania, classroom activities and a teacher's guide to make students aware of land use decisions.

Going Places, Making Choices is a neatly-packaged and colorfully-illustrated curriculum designed for grades 9-12 by the 4H Council. Lesson plans include Transportation and the Environment, Air Pollution and Climate Change, Leaving Our Imprint on the Earth, and Taking Action.

The Global Thinking Project from Georgia State University is a "hands across the globe" education project which provides a virtual environment for students and teachers to participate in environmental study with peers from around the world.

Environmental Earth Science from Lewis Mills High School, Burlington, CT is a curriculum in six course sections: Foundations of Environmental Earth Science, Space and Earth, Atmosphere, Oceans, Internal Earth Processes and Products, and Land Processes and Products.

EPA's Environmental Education Center is an excellent resource for teachers regarding curriculum, community service projects, workshops and conferences, grants and contacts.

Green Teacher is a magazine by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across the curriculum at all grade levels.Each issue contains Perspective Articles, Practical Articles, Ready-To-Use Activities, Resource Listings and Reviews, and School News.

The Minnesota Environmental Education Teacher Preparation Project was a cooperative effort among ten higher education institutions in Minnesota to develop and implement a coordinated statewide environmental education program for teachers.

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals and students working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in 55 countries around the world.

"Hands On Save Our Streams - The Save Our Streams Teacher's Manual" by Karen Firehock. The 215 page curriculum is written for use in the first through twelfth grades with sections divided into primary, middle and high school. It includes lessons about watershed dynamics, water monitoring and land-use planning. Also includes the "Science Project Guide for Students". Cost- $30 To order call: 1-800-BUG-IWLA

Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters is a set of resources for teachers and other child-care or youth workers that helps prepare them for working with children who have been through a disaster.

Green Schools offers curriculum materials, energy audit software, and more for Grades K-12.

Acorn Naturalists provides a variety of environmental teaching resources

Teaching Materials on Wetlands from EPA's Region 4

Educational Resources from the U.S. Geological survey

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Students Grades K-8

Planet Earth is a suite of interactive learning activities on ecology co-hosted by the Poway School District of California and The Museum of Radio and Television.

Meet Earthman and his pals at PLANETPALS EARTHZONE and let them help you learn about the universe. Games, crafts, activities, and free stuff are included. Check out the Earthday page.

The Environmental Kid's Club is the United States Environmental Protection Agency's website for kids (ages 5-12). There are games, pictures, stories and other fun activities.

Ecokids Online has games, storybooks, a gallery and a special page for parents and educators - all viewed by mouse-exploring their colorful clubhouse.

The Wild Ones is a Children's Education Project of Wildlife Preservation Trust International in which students can work and learn about endangered species, and meet the people who protect them.

The Earth Angels are an inner city pre-teen group of 150 at-risk children helping an "at risk" world year around in any manner possible including brownfield cleanup and recycling programs.

The E-Patrol, sponsored by Sprint, offers an Endangered Species Alert, Energy Saving Tips, Eco-info, and even a Screen Saver for kids.

"Hands On Save Our Streams - Science Project Guide for Students" by Karen Firehock. Student's companion guide to the Save Our Streams teacher's manual or can be used alone for science fair projects. Contains project ideas, monitoring instructions and information about stream ecology. Recommended for Grades 6-12. Cost - $5  To order call: 1-800-BUG-IWLA

Become a Disaster Action Kid and help your families and classmates prepare for a disaster with the help of the Federal emergency Management Agency.

EPA's Office of Water: Non-point Source KIDS PAGE

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Students Grades 9-12

Planet Earth is a suite of interactive learning activities on ecology co-hosted by the Poway School District of California and the Museum of Radio and Television.

The Canon Envirothon is an annual competition held for high school students throughout North America. Designed as a way to teach teens about environmental education, the best teams from over 47 states compete in five subjects: Wildlife, Forestry, Soil, Aquatics, and Current Environmental Issues. Winners receive college scholarships.

Two high school sophomores from Weeping Water, Nebraska have created LOOPs, Looking Out for Our Planet, in which they discuss recycling programs for teens. Check it out. It may give your class an idea.

At the EPA Student Center, students in middle and high school can explore a wide range of environmental issues, get help with their homework, or get ideas for environmental club projects.

The International Education and Resource Network (IEARN) enables young people to undertake projects designed to make a meaningful contribution to the health and welfare of the planet and its people.

The 21st Century Schoolhouse is an international non-profit education organization that provides an interactive schoolhouse and links to other schools with a focus on the theme of sustainability.

Earth Force is young people changing their communities and caring for our environment now, while developing life-long habits of active citizenship and environmental stewardship.

With Give Water A Hand, young people team up with educators, natural resource experts and committed community members to study water issues and take action.

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