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Summer Learning Opportunity in Wisconsin June 25-27, 2009
The Leopold Education Project National Conference 2009
The Community Concept: Strengthening our Human and Ecological Communities through Conservation Education
For more information and registration: http://www.aldoleopold.org/lep/index.shtml ; (the webpage appears to be a bad connection at first, but just check the bar at the top and click Programs) or  call 608.355.0279

Find the latest information about Air Quality near thousands of schools throughout the country.
EPA: Air tests near schools a priority
http://usat.me/?34289860

New! Model EE Programs Showcase
Are you looking for ideas on how to implement environmental education opportunities in your classroom or at your school?
Many teachers across California conduct exemplary environmental education programs in their classrooms to connect students with the environment while teaching content standards. These programs offer hands-on learning opportunities for students and promote environmental service learning projects in the community.
Soon you will be able to enter your program on the CREEC/Region 10 website for ALL to see.

Projects Workshops websites:
Project WET--- http://www.projectwet.org/workshops.htm
Project WILD--- http://www.projectwild.org/educators.htm
Project Learning Tree--- http://www.plt.org/
Flying WILD--- http://www.flyingwild.org/

Click on the links below for more information:
FREE Stuff!!!!!!!
                      http://www.nsta.org/publications/grabbag.aspx
                      http://sciguides.nsta.org/default.aspx.
                     
    •     EPA Climate Change Kit 
Climate CHECK is a free, Excel-based kit that teaches high school students about the science, drivers, and impacts of climate change and provides them with knowledge, tools, and resources to increase climate-change awareness and to help them reduce greenhouse gas emissions at their schools. Students will estimate greenhouse gas emissions using built-in calculators and school-specific "activity data" and develop and implement a mitigation action plan.
    •     Environmental Health Science Education 
Educators and students will find easy access to reliable tools, resources, and classroom materials about the link between the environment and human health. The website provides teachers with curricular material, lesson resources, and professional development opportunities.
    •     NOAA Lesson Plans Library 
These comprehensive lessons present National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) science through activities using online data from NOAA websites. The lessons are correlated to National Science Education Standards and designed to supplement existing curricula at the middle and high school levels. Lessons plans for chemistry, Earth science, geography, life science, math, and physical science are available.
    •     NASAexplores 
NASAexplores provides free weekly K–12 educational articles and lesson plans on current NASA projects. Printable and downloadable, these supplemental curriculum resources meet National Science Education Standards.
    •     USGS Educational Resources 
This site contains selected U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) educational resources for secondary school teachers (grades 7–12). Many of these resources can be used directly in the classroom or will be useful in classroom lessons or demonstration activities preparation. Resources are also available for teacher education and curriculum development. Topics include ecosystems, biology, geography, geology, and water.

  • "Zero-G Learning Laboratory"
    • On-going
  • KidMAX
    • KidMAX is a part of the California Materials Exchange (CalMAX), sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.  It offers schools and other Non-Profit organizations FREE and /or bargain-priced materials for class projects.
          Environmental Films
                     http://www.greenplanetfilms.org/     

          
                      

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