Environment

[] - For students in grade 3 – 8, the mission of this non-profit educational organization is to develop a greater understanding and respect for animals, plants, water, soil, air and energy systems to understand the effects of our actions on the environment. It includes information, games, puzzles, and a place for students to publish their poems, art, articles, and opinions about environmental issues.

[] - Produced by the Alliance to Save Energy efficiency, this site is part of the Alliance’s Green Schools program. Here, students can complete five games and qualify as an Energy Buster, go on a scavenger hunt at home (easily reproducible), take an energy efficiency quiz and more. Teachers can download a twelve page ‘Energy Challenge for Students’ book and a Teacher’s Guide.

[] - The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy site from the U.S. Department of Energy helps children answer the questions: What is energy? What are the sources of energy? How do we use energy? How can we save energy? Includes a glossary.

[] - Here students can search the national Environmental data pertaining to their zip codes. Results include the local companies and agencies that impact air, water, and land quality. If you are looking to make environmental issues personal, this resource can be the first step.

[] - Here, students can explore Dr. E’s energy lab. This comprehensive site helps children explore their environment and learn how to protect it. Includes factual information, links to resources, games, pictures, and stories.

[] - An interactive map helps students to understand how and why Dumptown was transformed in Recycle City, great for browsing and whole class use.

[] - The Green Squad teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and environmental and health issues. The site is designed primarily for students in 5th – 8th grade, but offers information for younger and older students as well as parents and teachers. This is an excellent classroom and library activity. Make sure your students check out the library fact sheets. From Natural Resources Defense Council.

[] - For K-4, this site challenges young children to make environmentally friendly choices and provides action projects for home and school.

__ http://www.arborday.org/explore/ __ - Students in 4th grade and above can investigate trees through interactive lessons and games, see what kids around the country are doing to preserve forests, and learn how to identify, plant, and care for trees in their own yards. Teachers can find ideas for classroom activities and lesson plans that correlate with the National Science Standards.

[] - After answering questions about their modes of transportation, energy consumption, and eating habits, students can find out how much of an impact they make on the environment each day with this site’s Ecological Footprint calculator. The environmental-awareness organization’s website offers free teaching materials, video and radio broadcasts, and related news.