Check out this great resource for schools. It is definitely worth your time! Get ideas, connect with other educators, and share ways to make our schools green! And, post YOUR favorite resources here, too!
The Green Schools Alliance
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Added by Julene Reed on October 29, 2009 at 8:02pm —
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There is a new online exhibit, "P
olar Bears in a Changing Climate," that is a challenge based learning unit that correlates with a series of live webcasts from the shores of the Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada.
As some of you may recall, "…
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Added by Julene Reed on October 13, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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Where has the summer gone? We are nearing the end, and as those of us in education begin to plan for a new school year, let's share our ideas, thoughts, and resources for "Going Green" and working to stop climate change! I know that I have been traveling a lot this summer, learning a lot, reading a lot, talking with other educators, etc. Oh, yes, I did relax, too. But, now it is time to start thinking about "powering up" for the next academic year.
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Added by Julene Reed on July 25, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Dr. Jane Goodall is speaking to a group of Roots & Shoots youth at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada next week, and her keynote is being webcast live. If you are interested in joining the webcast, view the document posted below for more details. You must register by Monday, April 13th (it is free) at the site below:
http://www.algonquincollege.com/janegoodall/Live_Stream.htm
You can download the flyer for this even…
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Added by Julene Reed on April 7, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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"Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Science" was recently released and is available on the
NOAA website and also the
US Climate Change Science Program website. This is a recent publication of a group of scientists, educators, and government agencies developed to educate the public about climate change. This pamphlet is being distributed…
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Added by Julene Reed on March 22, 2009 at 10:44am —
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Earth Day is just around the corner. Check out the new discussion on Earth Day activities, and add your comments! Let's all plan together to make it a great celebration (as we continue to work to make every day one that celebrates our planet)!
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Added by Julene Reed on March 10, 2009 at 8:51pm —
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The World Wildlife Fund wants the world to "turn out the lights" for one hour -
EARTH HOUR - on March 28th at 8:30 p.m. local time to make a global statement of concern for climate change. In the past, cities around the worl…
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Added by Julene Reed on March 10, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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"Rethinking Recycling: An Oregon Waste Reduction Curriculum"
Thanks to Tyler Wood for sharing this resource she had posted on the Green Education Consortium on LinkedIn. This is a collection of lesson plans and activities for students in grades K-5 that can be used alone or as a curricular unit.
Enjoy!
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Added by Julene Reed on March 10, 2009 at 8:16pm —
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Check out
HP's technology recycling options on their website. What other recycling options are you aware of that could be of benefit to schools? Because technology is rapidly changing and replacements are made on a continuous basis, this is becoming a larger issue for all of us. Projector bulbs con…
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Added by Julene Reed on January 8, 2009 at 10:30am —
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National Environmental Education Week 2009: Be Water Wise!
Below is information from the EEW website about the "Be Water Wise" week in April. There are already great resources on nature journaling and lessons plans about water (as well as other resources that…
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Added by Julene Reed on December 10, 2008 at 9:58pm —
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Sometimes we need something or someone to spur us into action when it comes to going green. There are lots of reasons why ecology is so important...the current economical situation is one. It's the "right thing to do" is another. And, there are many other very important reasons…
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Added by Julene Reed on December 9, 2008 at 12:00am —
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WIN A "GREEN COMPUTER LAB" FOR YOUR SCHOOL!
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INSPIRE your middle and high school students to be leaders in the Green Schools movement--and your school could win a state-of-the-art computer lab! The "Green Light Contest" essay competition, sponsored by PC Mall Gov, in partnership with HP, InFocus and T.H.E. Journal, is seeking entries from students in two categories: grades 5 - 8 and 9 - 12. In essays of 1,000…
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Added by Julene Reed on October 2, 2008 at 12:05pm —
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In what ways is your school "going green" in relation to technology? How do you dispose of equipment, what related factors do you consider when purchasing new equipment, and how do you "reduce, re-use, and recycle?" Share your ideas here as we all learn together how to make our world a better place.
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Added by Julene Reed on September 4, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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I have been collecting web resources related to going green, and I have listed them on my delicious account. You can view these at:
http://delicious.com/julener/green.
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Added by Julene Reed on September 4, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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THE GREENS, a PBS Web site that encourages kids to explore sustainability and take action wherever they can, is offering free Activity Guides to educators working with 9 to 12-year olds. How-to information pairs hands-on activities to deepen kids understanding of topics like recycling and global warming with campaigns to reduce junk mail and get drivers to stop idling cars.
Order the free Activity Guide at http://meetthegreens.pbskids.org/features/
More about the Guide
THE GREENS Activity Guid…
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Added by Julene Reed on August 4, 2008 at 9:05pm —
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Siemens, Discovery Education and NSTA are proud to announce the first of its kind national K-12 student sustainability competition. Launching in Fall 2008 for grades 6-8, the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge will provide students and teachers with the tools and resources to inspire innovative thinking about sustainability issues, and engage them in developing actionable solutions for a greener world.
Learn more about this and sign up on the…
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Added by Julene Reed on July 31, 2008 at 11:46am —
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eSchool News just released a new online publication titled "Going Green - Good for the Environment and Your School Budget." Check it out, and be sure to look at the link on the right side of the main page that is listed as "Where to find a new publication that offers energy-efficiency guidance for K-12 schools. It has some fabulous resources!
Click here to view the online publication.
We are growing quickly! Be sure to…
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Added by Julene Reed on July 24, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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For those who heard Tiffany Wilmot's keynote address at iSummit 08, share your thoughts and ideas about what she said, what you want to do in the future to be good stewards of the planet, what you would like to do at your school, etc.
Also, what three things did you learn today that surprised you or impacted you the most?
Share any ideas and thoughts here so we can all learn and "do one thing" together to make a difference in the world.
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Added by Julene Reed on July 10, 2008 at 3:00pm —
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Since 1990, Tiffany Wilmot has been a pioneer in the waste prevention & green building industry. Ms. Wilmot is a LEED Accredited Professional, and serves as president of Wilmot, Inc., a Nashville-based sustainability & green building firm. The company’s mission is to incorporate high performance approaches to increase productivity, improve health, protect the environment and save money. She received the first Home LEED Gold Certification in the nation for greening Al and Tipper Gore’s home…
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Added by Julene Reed on July 9, 2008 at 11:52pm —
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The times, "they are a-changing!" For years many of us have thought environmentally, talked about ecology, and actively worked to make a difference in the world in which we live. But, sometimes we felt as though we were singing the "song" about a green earth alone.
As we prepare our students for the 21st century that lies ahead, these themes of environmentalism and ecology are becoming important to more and more people! Educators and schools are now recognizing that it is imperative that we gui…
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Added by Julene Reed on July 9, 2008 at 9:30pm —
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