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Educate Kids About Climate Change |
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Recommended Environmental Internet Sites for Kids
The Energy Information Administration's Energy Kid's Page: Offers environmental facts, fun and games, and classroom activities that also can be done at home.
EPA's Climate Change Kids Site: Discusses topics such as: climate change, greenhouse effect, the distinction between weather and climate, and so on. The site contains games with an educational twist. The site also serves as a resource for teachers and suggests ways we can all make a difference in addressing climate change.
Earth911.org - Just for Kids Site: A website with games, songs, Earth Day info, Test Your Knowledge Quiz and much more. The site has sections for elementary, middle and high school students as well as resources for teachers.
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment: A one-stop source of information, for younger and older users alike, on a range of atmopsheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion.
North American Association for Environmental Education: A listing and description of student (K-12) oriented workshops, camps, competitions, and community projects. |
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The Greening of Education
Campuses around the country are moving toward "green" education. Not only in their curriculum, but also in their buidlings, surroundings, and use of alternative energy sources. The annual energy bill to run America’s primary and secondary schools is a staggering $6 billion — more than is spent on textbooks and computers combined. What are schools doing to become more green and lessen their impact on the environment?
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Making buildings more energy efficient; |
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Building School Gardens: Instructional gardens are a hands-on way to teach kids about our food supply, the growing process, and the interaction between the earth and our sustenance. |
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Composting food from school lunches. |
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Choosing chemical-free cleaners. |
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And joining a Green School program. Find more resources for schools. |
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EPA's Trash and Climate Activity Book |
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| A good, hands-on activity book that will help your children learn about the connection between people and their environment. EPA's activity book for kids. >> |
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Explore State and National Parks |
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| Exploring nature as a family exposes children to their natural surroundings and can be a fun-filled adventure. Learn about State and National Parks. >> |
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Take an Adventure Vacation |
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| Learn about environmentally focused "adventure" family travel and the exciting places you and your children can explore. Family Adventure Travel >> |
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Volunteer Projects for Schools |
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| Learn ways to expand upon what kids are learning in the classroom by engaging in hands-on community service. Volunteer Projects >> |
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