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Links on this page are for activities and materials that are not available online, but can be ordered from the sponsoring organization. Many of these are reviewed resources from the Guidelines for Excellence series.
An international, interdisciplinary, water education program for formal & nonformal educators of students 5-18. Activities are designed to satisfy the goals of educational programs by complementing existing curricula rather than displacing or adding more concepts. Also provide many opportunities to address curriculum objectives & ed standards. Grade Level: K-12 NPEE Review
The URL is: http://www.projectwet.org
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award winning, broad-based environmental education program for educators and students in PreK - grade 12. PLT helps students learn HOW to think, not WHAT to think, about the environment. PLT, a program of the American Forest Foundation, is one of the most widely used environmental education programs in the United States and abroad.
The URL is: http://www.plt.org/
Project WILD is one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Project WILD is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. The program emphasizes wildlife because of its intrinsic and ecological values.
The URL is: http://www.projectwild.org/
The twenty activities in this book address a number of environmental issues and topics, and investigate them under the framework of Earth Systems Education. Grade Level: 6-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ActivitiesfortheChangingEar...
A collection of nature activities and what the author refers to as "flow learning", a process of sequencing activities to allow learners to gain the most from a nature experience. Grade Level: Pre K-Adult
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SharingNaturev2.pdf
Lessons and activities related to municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and issues related to them. Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WasteHiddenResv3.pdf
The NBII: Education, a USGS-led initiative, is a gateway to biological information on the Web. Provides teachers, students, and parents with references, resources, activities, projects, experiments, and curricula that support the teaching of biology, biodiversity, and ecology at K-12 and undergraduate levels.
The URL is: http://www.nbii.gov/education/
"A year-long learning experience geared toward elementary school students. 14 activity sheets are designed to supplement environmental lessons and teach the importance of saving birds of prey and preserving their habitat." Developed by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
The URL is: http://members.aol.com/randystack/buddy.html
"Includes background information, in-class experiments and extracurricular activities intended to meet the environ. ed. material guidelines of the North American Association for Environmental Education and Project 2061's Benchmarks for Science Literacy" (intermed grade levels). Available online. Developed by the Can Manufacturers Institute. Grade Level: Intermediate NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.cancentral.com/canc/abc.htm
"An interdisciplinary environmental education and water study program incorporating national science and math standards, authentic assessment, field studies, technology and student/community activism,"Available online. Grade Level: 5-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.ems.psu.edu/HAMS/
"Students (K-3) will explore the natural history of the Arctic and recognize that humans are an interconnected part of this ecosystem. Included are twelve animal cards that can be photocopied and cut apart to get your students started exploring Arctic animals such as the walrus, puffin, polar bear, and beluga." Grade Level: K-3, 4-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://commerce.4adventure.com/store/dept_merch.as...
Activity guides for prek-3 grades that focus on trees, underground animals and plants, and nocturnal animals. Can be ordered online from Creative Publications. Grade Level: Pre K-2
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ThemeWorksNightTimev2.pdf
Teaching unit uses the four levels of waste treatment to introduce the issue of solid waste, to make students aware of their own waste generation, and to give them practice in issue resolution. Grade Level: 6-9
The URL is: http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/rtmss/3.32.ht...
Poster features a number of invasive plant species on one side, and background information and activities on the other. Text describes damage caused by invasive weeds in North America. Activities for the classroom, outdoor trips, and projects. Grade Level: 7-9 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.blm.gov/education/weed/weed.html
Currently Out of Print. Guide contains activities designed to increase knowledge about wetlands while developing critical thinking skilss. Grade Level: 7-9
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WetlandsCriticalIssuesv3.pd...
Currently Out of Print. Part of a series designed to expose younger children to science and scientific processes. Grade Level: pre K-2
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/RocksSandSoilv2.pdf
Titles from NSTA Press and "NSTA Recommends: Global Environmental Change Series; Biodiversity; Deforestation; Introduced Species; Carrying Capacity; Invasion Ecology; and Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change.
The URL is: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-01/books2...
Publication provides young readers with a variety of creative, hands-on activities, projects, games, a poster and valuable information about water. Grade Level: 3-4 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.montana.edu/wwwwater/publications/wet_p...
"Designed for use by teachers and water quality professionals, the activities teach youth through experimental learning methods the importance of preserving and enhancing water resources. The inter-disciplinary books are designed to supplement existing curricula and are correlated with U.S. curriculum standards." Units for K-2, 3-5, 9-12 and a Spanish version can be ordered online. NPEEE Review for Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://www.wef.org/wefstudents/Teachers/index.jhtm...
Currently Out of Print. (Second Edition) Discovering Nature Through Activities for Children and Adults. This book is a collection of 128 activities regarding plants, adaptations, and plant ecology. Grade Level: K-Adult
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/BotanyforallAgesv2.pdf
Eleven activities, using crafts, games and research projects encourage students to explore the biology of tropical rainforests and enviro issues. Grade Level: K-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/TropicalRainforestv2.pdf
Provides and introduction to different kinds of freshwater and saltwater wetlands. Grade Level: 6-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Wetlandsv3.pdf
Integrated Waste Management Activities for School and Home. A collection of forty-five activities, each identified for an appropriate grade level with solid waste issues. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ClosingtheLoopv2.pdf
An Astronomy Activity and Resource Notebook. A collection of astronomy lessons and activities including making astronomical observations, constructing models, and experiments with light and spectra. Grade Level: 3-12 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.astrosociety.org/education/astro/astrop...
& 200 Million Tons of Trash - What Can We Do With It? Currently Out of Print. Grade Level: 6-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/RecycleTimeandAgainv2.pdf
A Teacher's Resource for Integrating the Solid Waste Crisis into the Classroom. Grade Level: 3-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WhataWastev3.pdf
Currently Out of Print. Laserdisc explores the natural and human history of Mount St. Helen, explains the forces behind volcanic activity, shows footage of the 1980 eruption, and discusses how the area is changing and recovering. Grade Level: 7-adult
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/MountStHelensVolcanov2.pdf
"A docu-drama about four teenagers who discover the value of the variety of life on earth from wolves to plants and wetlands to deserts and are inspired by positive actions to safeguard it. It is divided into four parts so that each unit can be viewed separately, supplemented by classroom-friendly activities in the guide." Free, and can be ordered online. Grade Level: 4-12 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.karolmedia.com/resources/free/freeres.h...
From Tiny Rocks to Compost. A collection of lessons designed to teach students about rocks, minerals, soil, and a number of issues related to soil use. Grade Level: 5 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/CyclingBacktoNaturev2.pdf
Lessons designed to teach students about trees in urban settings and how to develop a local urban forest. Each exercise contains background information, targeted age group, learning objectives, explanation of the procedures, worksheets, discussion points and vocabulary, and references for further study. Grade Level: K-12 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/uf/lab_exercises...
Manual designed to assist educators in the coordination and execution of a Children's Groundwater Festival. Grade Level: elementary
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/MakingWavesv2.pdf
"Video incorporates unique footage of worms in their natural habitat, and shows amazing microscopic images of the beating of a worm's five pairs of hearts and a baby worm hatching from its cocoon." Grade Level: 3 & up NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.wormwoman.com/acatalog/Wormwoman_catalo...
Inexpensive tree growing kits.
The URL is: http://www.growatree.com/
Activities for Urban Explorers. Activities to encourage children to become "nature detectives" and to sharpen their observation skills in order to locate, recognize and understand the animals they encounter. Grade Level: 3-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/CityKidsv3.pdf
The trunk "and the companion curriculum, Zebra Mussel Mania, allow 5-6th grade students to explore the effects of alien species, particularly the zebra mussel, on the ecosystem. Students learn about native mussels, shellfish biology, mussel classification, the historical importance of native mussels, and the current effects of the zebra mussel invasion on the environment and society." Grade Level: 5-6
The URL is: http://www.siue.edu/OSME/river/
A Child’s Place in the Environment is an integrated hands-on curriculum for K-6 teachers. The six grade-level topics are: living things, soil, ecosystems, water, natural resources, and sustainable communities. The website provides environmental concepts, descriptions of lessons, correlations to standards, and lists of environmental education literature in English and in Spanish.
The URL is: http://www.acpe.lake.k12.ca.us/
MarineLab's Leave Only Bubbles Marine Science Curriculum Supplies is a catalog of several hundred items relating to marine science, for students from pre-K through college. We carry videos, books, posters, lab activities, equipment, models, CD-ROMS, and accessories for any age level.
The URL is: http://www.leaveonlybubbles.com/Merchant2/merchant...
Resources for teachers, students (K-12) and parents including: FREE learning activities (aligned with Minnesota Graduation Standards and National Science Education Standards); online posting of school reports; and frog related reference materials. Sponsored by the Center for Global Environmental Education.
The URL is: http://cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/
"Groundwater Guardian encourages communities to begin and enhance groundwater awareness and protection activities, supports the community in their efforts, and recognizes their achievements." Information about current Groundwater Guardian Communities can be accessed via a searchable online database.
The URL is: http://www.groundwater.org/gg/gg.html
Activities designed to help students make informed decisions about solid waste issues. Grade Level: K-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WasteinPlacev2.pdf
Includes 38 page teacher's guide, a series of cards describing different composting systems, a progress tracking sheet, and two posters. Grade Level: 4-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Compostingv3.pdf
"Explore Rain Forests, the 'lungs of the Earth'—home to thousands of diverse plants and animals—and see how forests are being destroyed by ranching, logging, and farming. See how Wetlands filter water, help control erosion, and benefit both people and wildlife. Visit swamps, marshes, bogs, tundra, and other key areas affected by development and pollution. Mac/Windows." Grade Level: 4-9 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/ed...
"A wide variety of curriculum kits, booklets, tapes, posters, flyers, newsletters, and other materials prepared by the Foundation are available to teachers and educators." Selected curricular resources have been reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE. Materials can be ordered online.
The URL is: http://www.arborday.org/programs/teachingyouth.htm...
Guidebook to help students learn to take care of the environment. Grade Level: 5-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Connectionsv3.pdf
Software with simulated expeditions where the player journeys through the rainforest in search of one of several creatures. Grade Level: 3 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EcoAdventures.pdf
"This festival guide is an excellent source for planning and implementing a water education event...includes a step-by-step process for getting started, samples of fundraising letters, forms, news releases and more." (Elementary students).
The URL is: http://www.groundwater.org/pe/festival.html
A non-profit environmental education organization that produces "Animals of the Biomes" educational materials that teach about animals according to the continent where they are found and the biome they are adapted to (ages 2-8).
The URL is: http://www.wasecalearning.com/
Engage your students in the ultimate environmental education adventure. Experience the outdoor classroom of the tropical rainforests. Save The Rainforest is run by teachers whose nonprofit status allows them the opportunity to make the all-inclusive trips very affordable. Teachers who lead a trip will travel free.
The URL is: http://www.saverfn.org/
"This new Project Learning Tree secondary module draws on state-of-the-art instructional strategies and on highly relevant topics to technologies, environmental hazards, and everyday activities. The module helps students explore how
environmental and human health risks affect their everyday lives and how society as a whole makes decisions about risk." The URL is: http://www.plt.org/newsletter/fall1998.cfm#risk
Curriculum developed to promote stewardship of the environment by teaching sound scientific principles. Grade Level: Middle School
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/DiscoveryCurriculumv2.pdf
Currently Out of Print. Literary and Scientific Activities for Teachers and Parents. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WhoEndangeredonNoahsArkv2.p...
"This informative [book on] video shows how we can preserve nature through love and awareness, and learn to spell with rhymes. Verse and illustrations by Frances Wosmek." Sample audio file available. Developed by Kids Core.
The URL is: http://www.kidscore.com/
Three teacher resources focusing on the interrelated concepts of the environment, development and equity (for middle - high school students). Sample lessons and ordering information are available.
The URL is: http://www.globallearningnj.org/
Book designed for early childhood educators and specifically addresses those employed in childcare center, kindergartens, and nursery schools. Grade Level: Preschool
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Earthcyclesv2.pdf
Currently Out of Print. Collection of projects and activities from the National Building Museum. Each lesson plan lists materials needed and provides worksheets, diagrams, and questions for consideration. Grade Level: 7 & up NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.ipgbook.com/showbook.cfm?bookid=2754&us...
More than 100 hands-on science experiments for children that use "creepy crawlies" in science experiments that feature the five steps of the scientific method: Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Result, and Conclusion. Grade Level: 3-6 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.fulcrum-resources.com/html/creepy_crawl...
The Groundwater Guardian is a community program raises awareness of groundwater issues and helps communities in forming plans to protect groundwater. Grade Level: adult
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Groundwaterv3.pdf
Three curricula: "Biodegradable Polymers" (grade 10 and up),"Soils Alive From Tiny Rocks to Compost" (grade 5 and up), and "Mud, Muck and Other Wonderful Things" (K-3) have been reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE . Can be ordered from the 4H Council.
The URL is: http://www.4-hmall.org/4H_Mall/Catalog/Default.asp...
Information about vermicomposting and how it can be done in the classroom, educational books and videos, and more. Developed by Mary Appelhof, Worm Woman.
The URL is: http://www.wormwoman.com/acatalog/index.html
Currently Out of Print. Book introduces students to some of the issues surrounding solid waste and some possible solutions. Grade Level: 10 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/CyclingBackv3t.pdf
Book contains teacher and student materials for a unit on commonly unwanted and unpopular creatures. Grade Level: 7-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EcologyofCreaturesWeLovetoH...
"This Digital Field Trip uses virtual reality technology to allow students to visit a bog in Ontario without getting their feet wet! It is a truly interactive CD-ROM incorporating animations, narration, games, text, full color photographs and a comprehensive workbook in one easy-to-use package." Grade Level: 8-12 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.digitalfrog.com/products/wetlands.html
Kit with information and resources for those interested in developing and Arbor Day celebration built upon the concept of stewardship. Grade Level: 5-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EarthDayv3.pdf
Curriculum addresses environmental issues from the perspective of economic decision making. Grade Level: Middle School
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EconomicsandtheEnvironmentv...
Middle School module of the Adopt-A-Watershed curriculum using both new and reprinted exercises and materials to educate students about wildlife adaptation, evolution, and ecology. Grade Level: 7-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Wildlifev2.pdf
Video providing an overview of oceans, topography of the ocean floor, ocean wildlife, effect of water pressure, gravity and tides, and the formation and effects of waves and currents. Grade Level: 4-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Oceanv3.pdf
Material consisting of 15 activities designed to educate youth about the unique challenges associated with nonpoint source pollution. Grade Level: 6-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvironmentalResourceGuidev...
Classroom activities relating to worms and composting. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WormsEatOurGarbagev2.pdf
Studies for Our Global Future 2nd Edition. Activities focus on a different environmental topic or issue including population dymanics, hunger, deforestation, poverty, etc. Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EarthMattersv3.pdf
Video features a discussion of the different types of solid waste, disposal methods, the dangers of solid waste, and provides suggestions to help prevent problems associated with garbage. Grade Level: 4-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ReduceReusev3.pdf
Ready-to-Use Lessons, Labs & Worksheets. Grade Level: 7-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnviroScienceActivitiesKitv...
Article and accompanying foldout guide students to explore the Great Basin and understand ways an arid and harsh environment can support so many living things. Students learn about land transformations and the important role they will play to ensure its long-term health and productivity. Grade Level: 5-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles...
"Categorized by season, these instantaneous art and nature activities encourage the understanding and appreciation of the earth and other living things. Most activities utilize readily available materials found in nature". Grade Level: Pre K-2 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.ghbooks.com/showbook.cfm?code=10024
Curricula, Teaching Aids, and Resource Guides from the Rainforest Action Network.
The URL is: http://www.ran.org/info_center/factsheets/
Student textbook addresses the fundamental characteristics of ecosystems. Grade Level: 6 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnviroScienceEcosystemsv2.p...
"Created by a marine ecologist, the software features a tremendous collection of original underwater photography to illustrate a thematic approach to the study of reef biology, marine ecology and biodiversity." Grade Level: High School NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.cyberlearn.com/coral.htm
An environmental poetry and art contest for K-12 students. From the International
Rivers Network. Entries must be postmarked by February 15 annually. The URL is: http://www.riverofwords.org/
Materials describing basic terms and concepts of ecosystems, how ecosystems are affected by humans, and the main ideas and practices of ecosystem management. Grade Level: 4-7
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/UnderstandEcov3.pdf
CD-Rom allows students to explore a variety of wildlife and nature topics. Information is displayed in movies, still photographs, maps, and text, some narrated. Grade Level: 5 & up NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://us.dk.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,11_0789434...
Environmental ACTION (Analyze, Consider Option, Take Action in Our Neighborhood) series of six modules, each addressing a different environmental issue. Grade Level: 8-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvironmentalActionv3.pdf
Middle-High School component of a comprehensive curriculum regarding fish and their ecosystems and responsible fisheries management. Grade Level: 7-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/FishWaysv2.pdf
Lessons designed to provide elementary students with an introduction to air, air quality issues, and pollution control and prevention. Grade Level: 3-5
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvironmentalResv3.pdf
A series of schoolyard environmental investigations, containing information on conducting an experiment in worm habitats. Grade Level: 3-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/WormWorldv3.pdf
Consists of 10 lessons built as an adjunct to a video documentary of efforts to protect the bald eagle. Grade Level: 4 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/FlightforSurvivalv2.pdf
Student texbook exploring some environmental concerns associated with water and air. Grade Level 6 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnviSciWaterAirv3.pdf
Packet contains student book, teacher's guide, a collection of extension activities, and a set up blackline masters. Grade Level: 4-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ForestFiresv2.pdf
21 Ways to Bring the Environment into the classroom. Currently Out of Print. Grade Level: K-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvironmentalTeachv3.pdf
"Each guide includes goals and objectives, information, vocabulary, a bibiography, and classroom activities," focusing on Marine animals and ecosystems (K-12). Can be ordered from Sea World. Selected guides have been reviewed by the Nat'l Project for Excellence in EE.
The URL is: http://www.seaworld.org/teacherguides/index.html
Great Lakes Instructional Material for the Changing Earth System (GLIMCES)
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/GLIMCESv3.pdf
Global change activity topics include: greenhouse effect and global warming, ozone depletion, shrinking freshwater resources, deforestation and effects on biodiversity, climate modeling, volcanic eruptions, and proxy data for global climate change.
The URL is: http://earthsys.ag.ohio-state.edu/project/pubs/ACE...
Collection of material brings together scientific journal articles, sections from activity guides, and lessons from other educational materials to comprise a teaching unit on the scientific discussion of global temperature change. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/GlobalChangev3.pdf
Two curricula: Waste In Place (grades K-6)and Waste: A Hidden Resource (grades 9-12)build critical thinking, processing, and problem solving skills through imaginative, hands-on lessons. Lessons can be taught individually or in sequence.
The URL is: http://www.kab.org/partners.asp?id=305&rid=306
"The tree-related activities are carefully correlated to the Benchmarks for Scientific Literacy, the recommended standards for math, science and technology suggested by the American Association for the Advancement of Science." Grade Level: Pre K-6 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.treetures.com/forsale.htm
Kit includes text, recycled pellets, products in various stages of the recycling process, and a preform bottle for use in the unit's chemical experiments. Chapters contain exercises, experiments, and activities. Grade Level: Middle School NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.teachingplastics.org/hands_on_plastics/...
Four-part video with accompanying instructional guide with related exercises and information. Grade Level: K-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/HomeforPearlv2.pdf
Book begins with a systematic introduction to the scientific method and process skills and then provides suggestions on teaching and applying other learning skills relevant to the study of environmental issues. Grade Level: 3-5
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvironIssuesv3.pdf
Book contains a series of activities designed to teach students about important issues in biological preservation, as well as challenges and questions faced by policy makers. Grade Level: 6-10
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Biodiversityv3.pdf
An Activity Guide on Birds of Prey. Grade Level: 3-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/HuntersoftheSkyv2.pdf
Book consists of information and lesson plans involving four widely-knows types of bears: the polar, panda, brown, and black bear. Grade Level: 3-5
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/InvestigatingScienceThrough...
Curriculum contains seven lessons on lakes, water, and lake ecology. Grade Level: 5-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LakeEcologyv3.pdf
A fun and eductional game that teaches simple things each of us can do to help the Earth. Great education tool for children ages 8 and older. Developed by Eco-Angels Enterprises.
The URL is: http://home.earthlink.net/~saveourearth/
The National Audubon Society's site contains resources for teachers, including ordering information for Audubon Adventures, a classroom kit for grades 4-6 (correlated to National Science Education Standards);links to the WatchList, a comprehensive listing of threatened birds in North America; Wild!Life Adventures videos; and training workshops.
The URL is: http://www.audubon.org/educate/
"Extensively field-tested activities, which involve children in creative arts, theater, reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics, and sensory awareness, foster creative thinking in relation to wildlife ecology and enviro issues" Teacher's guide and audiocassette can also be ordered online. Grade Level: K-adult NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.fulcrum-resources.com/html/keepers_anim...
Teacher's guide contains lessons from the collection: Intrigue of the Past: Investigating Archaelogy, in which students learn about the importance of studying the past. Grade Level: 4-7
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/IntriguingPastv3.pdf
An interdisciplinary module for Energy Education -for middle school. The module uses the theme of global warming thoughout lessons that focus on Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Can be downloaded. Developed by the Center for Energy and Environmental Education,
University of Northern Iowa. Grade Level: Middle School NPEEE Review The URL is: http://www.earth.uni.edu/EECP/mid/mod5.html
The "five main activities help children learn more about ladybug body structure and symmetry, life cycle, defensive behavior, and foods. Math is an important part of this unit and role-playing is interwoven with the activities." Developed by Great Explorations in Math and Science,Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley. Grade Level: Pre K-1 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/flash/ladybug.html
Skill Development Program designed to give students the tools to investigate and evaluate environmental issues. Grade Level: 6-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/InvestEnviroIssuesv3.pdf
"Students learn about and apply the field mapping techniques of aquatic biologists as they chart the movements of fish in a classroom aquarium...Skills developed include: observing, classifying, mapping, analyzing data, experimenting, making inferences." Developed by Great Explorations in Math and Science, Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley. Grade Level: 6-10 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.lhsgems.org/MappingFishConx.html
Book provides a structure series of lessons and activities in which students learn about groundwater and investigate a case of groundwater pollution. Grade Level: 6-9
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/InvestGroundwaterv3.pdf
Complete information about composting as a school project or classroom investigation. The information in this site is also contained in "Composting in the Classroom" and the video "It's Gotten Rotten," ordering information available.
The URL is: http://compost.css.cornell.edu/schools.html
SRI, a unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, is an industry association that promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products. SRI offers publications, fact sheets, an interactive kids site (FREE registration required), and educational activities related to steel recycling.
The URL is: http://www.recycle-steel.org/education.html
"IYE is a supplemental interdisciplinary curriculum for use in grades 6-12." Downloadable activities in PDF format on forests, wildlife, water and unique ecosystems, a project of the US Forest Service's NR Conservation Education program. Grade Level: 6-12 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.fs.fed.us/outdoors/nrce/iye/contents.ht...
Book includes information about earthworms, caring for them, and activities for exploring earthworm biology. Illustrated with full-color photographs. Grade Level: 3-5 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.galegroup.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet...
Curriculum based on the writings of Aldo Leopold, in particular the first section of A Sand County Almanac. Contains the text of Leopold's original work, a teacher's guide, lesson plans, task cards, and a video. Grade Level: 5-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LeopoldEdv3.pdf
"A series of interactive, portable models that demonstrate water pollution- and its prevention." Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention curricula (K-12) is also available.
The URL is: http://www.enviroscapes.com/
A collection of 50 puzzling situations from the world of nature. Grade Level: 6-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/NaturePuzzlersv2.pdf
A conservation educational program developed by the National Energy Foundation for grades 4 -8. The program is implemented through local businesses, usually water or energy utilities. A sample activity is available at the site.
The URL is: http://www.resourceactionprograms.org/
Collection of information on the depletioon of the ozone layer designed to give educator's scientific background on the issue oas well as an assortment of activities to help students understand the problem. Grade Level: H.S. - Adult
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/OzoneLayerv2.pdf
Teacher’s Guide to help teach students in an active, hands-on way about the ecology and conservation of marine animals. Students will investigate the interconnections of marine animals, the marine environment, and people. Grade Level: K-3 and 4-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://commerce.4adventure.com/store/product_merch...
Bird Migration package, developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consists of a leader overview, action-based education projects, student pages, activities, and a poster showing the migration routes of four different songbirds. Grade Level: 3-7
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Migratoryv3.pdf
An Environmental Education Guide to Protecting Natural Areas. Grade Level: 5-7
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ProtectedAreasv2.pdf
Currently Out of Print. An Environmental Curriculum for Five- to Eight-Year Olds. Grade Level: K-3
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/MudMuckv3.pdf
"Through the age-appropriate projects and fascinating facts in this jam-packed resource book, adults can inspire students to learn about the natural phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, geysers, and faultlines that make living on Earth a "moving" experience. Includes reproducible handouts, indoor and outdoor activites, geology trivia, and much more." Grade Level: K-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0070465118/...
Currently Out of Print. A Middle Level Science Curriculum on Source Reduction. Grade Level: 6-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/OuncePreventionv3.pdf
Currently Out of Print. Students learn about the characteristics of fresh and saltwater wetlands and how to protect them. Grade Level: K-8 NPEEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/007046507X/...
The lessons in this volume are designed to teach children the basics of tree ecology and biology, and the animals and plants which depend on trees. Grade Level: K-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0070471010/...
The Roots & Shoots Program is produced by the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education, and Conservation (JGI). The activities are designed to supplement existing curricula.
The URL is: http://www.rootsandshoots.org/
Guide provides on-site, pre- and post-visit activities for school groups visitin the Hammocks Beach State Park, North Carolina. Grade Level: 6-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SeaTurtlev3.pdf
Activity guide developed in conjunction with the Omnitheater file Search for the Great Sharks. Activities can be used independently of the film. Grade Level: 3-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SearchSharksv3.pdf
"An information source and clearinghouse for urban wildlife-related matters. A major objective is to facilitate interaction and cooperation...to achieve better management of natural resources in urban and urbanizing areas through research, planning, design, and education." Conservation Ed packets for teachers (4-7th grade)and related books can be ordered from UWR.
The URL is: http://users.erols.com/urbanwildlife/bookstor.htm
Currently Out Of Print. Set of materials includes eleven separate books, each focusing on a particular topic such as energy, poverty, global warming, sustainability, and biodiversity. Grade Level: 7-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/TGWorldResv3.pdf
A series of interactive, interdisciplinary, hands-on activities designed to engage students in investigating the Ohio River and its importance to the states through which it flows. For grades K-12. Contact US EPA 513-569-7772, Reference #AWBERC-91-09
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/cgi-bin/claritgw?op-Display&doc...
Currently out of print. A collection of investigations and hands-on activities designed to be used by teachers and students who do not have access to expensive scientific equipment or who feel a need to "demystify" science by using inexpensive or familiar resources. Grades 9-12.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/BiologyonaShoestringv1.pdf
The second of a six-unit EE teaching guide focusing on soil and built around four subconcepts: soil is made up of living and non-living things; soil supports life and life enriches soil; people depend on soil; and people can choose to enrich and conserve soil. Grade level - 2nd.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ChildsPlaceSoilv1.pdf
Cycles for Science seeks to provide teachers and students with a greater understanding of steel and steel can recycling, and to encourage responsible solid waste handling practices. Grade level: 9-12.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/CyclesforSciencev1.pdf
Case Studies and Teaching Activities for Middle School. The middle-school edition of a curriculum program which seeks to enable students to address problems in the areas of energy, economics, and the environment by providing basic knowledge about the subjects, teaching basic decision-making skills, and involving learners in meaningful, motivating learning activities. Grade level: 6-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnergyEconandEnvirov1.pdf
CD-ROM provides students with an opportunity to explore the applications of science to seven environmental problems: stream pollution, minerals for society, coal energy, radiation, legal control of the environment, streams and floods, and geology of homesite selection. Grade level: 9-12.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvScienceFieldLabv1.pdf
Series focuses on the study of how people interact with the natural environment and what we can do to achieve a more sustainable world. Grade level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/GlobalSystemsSciencev1.pdf
Curriculum for Solid Waste Awareness. This guide seeks to educate students about the problems associated with solid waste generation and disposal. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LetsReduceRecyclev1.pdf
Stories, Projects and Recipes for Families. This book is designed to serve as an introduction to the gardening practices of Native American civilizations by means of stories, traditions and actual practice in growing a garden. Grade Level: K-Adult
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/NativeAmericanGardeningv1.p...
This curriculum tackles a number of common "how" and "why" questions about animals. Grade Level: K-3
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/PabloPythonLooksatAnimalsv1...
Hands-on Activities for Discovering the Wonders of the World. This book contains more than 100 hands-on activities relating to conservation, agriculture and natural science. Divided according to the three seasons of the school year and arranged by topic. For pre K-6. Online ordering. NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.shelburnefarms.org/catalog/product_info...
This program promotes the use of student teams to study plant biology, ecology and problem solving skills as they relate to tropical rainforests. Grade Level: 5-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/RainforestResearchersv1.pdf
CD-ROM program teaches about the world of marine biology by involving students in solving "The Mystery of the Devastated Diners". Grade Level: 3-10
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SeaSearchv1.pdf
This is the North American edition of a text originally published in Australia, designed to offer teachers an array of interdisciplinary activities related to EE. Grade Level: K-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/IdeasforEEv1.pdf
Creative Ideas for Reusing Bags, Boxes, Cans, and Cartons. Grade Level: K-3
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LikeableRecyclablesv1.pdf
The video "follows the wacky adventures of 12-year old Sarah, as she takes viewers on a tour through an unusual home which teaches lessons about energy use and conservation." Created by the Kids at NoodleHead videos. Grade Level: 3-6 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.noodlehead.com/videos.htm#simplehome
Using poetry, music, cooking, literature, drama, art, math, and science activities, this book exposes young children to the world of trees. Grade Level: K-2
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Themeworks.pdf
These free materials (downloadable) "outline a two-day study of building block chemistry using basic concepts and easy-to-find materials." Grades 9-12. A project of the Chlorine Chemistry Council.
The URL is: http://www.science-education.org/building_block_ch...
An Interdisciplinary Urban Environmental Education Curriculum that seeks to help students explore their role in and interactions with their environment. Grade level - 6-9.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/CommunityConnectionsv1.pdf
The Everglades is of interest to people both within and beyond the watershed. This comprehensive guide to this unique ecosystem, developed for formal and nonformal educators, is divided into three parts: "The Natural Watershed", "The Altered Watershed", and "Investigations". Grade level: 6-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/DiscoveraWatershedv1.pdf
Textbook designed to help students develop a broad, general understanding of the role of chemistry in the creation and solution of environmental problems. Grade level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EnvironmentalChemistryv1.pd...
An Educator's Guide. Booklet contains eight activities and accompanying information and materials focusing on the importance of water in the natural systems of Yellowstone National Park. Grade Level: 4-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/GettingtoKnowtheWatersv1.pd...
Curriculum consisting of computer simulation and a video library. Includes a CD-ROM, four student booklets, and a teacher's guide with lesson plans. Grade level: 5-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/GreatOceanRescuev1.pdf
This curriculum is designed to help students become more effective and capable citizens by enabling them to come to grips with the new and evoloving issues in science, technology and society (STS). Grade Level: 6 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/InvestigatingSTSv1.pdf
An Environmental Education Guide-book - Volume I. The focus of this curriculum is on helping primary grade students in urban and suburban settings to explore and enjoy nature. Grade Level: K-3
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LivingLightlyintheCityv1.pd...
Currently Out of Print.
This monograph discusses the question of making maritime education interesting and meaningful in the classroom. Grade Level: 9-12 The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/OceanographyforLandlockedv1...
A Guide to the Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates. This field guide to aquatic insects goes beyond identification to include exploration activities and background information on life underwater. Grade Level: 4-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/Pond&StreamSafariv1.pdf
Currently Out of Print. This CD-ROM features photographic and audio displays of over 200 animals and their habitats. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SanDiegoZooPresentstheAnima...
Currently Out of Print. This program provides a computer simulation of the particulars of managing a modern farm. Grade Level: 10 & up
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SimFarmv1.pdf
Currently Out of Print. This curriculum consists of ten lessons designed to explain chemicals, their properties and their uses in the context of societal issues. Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/UnderstandingEnviroHealthRi...
Currently Out of Print. This hybrid CD-ROM for Macintosh and Windows is an educational adventure game which leads students through the rainforest to locate an indigenous tree which is the source of a cure for malaria. Grade Level: 4-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/AmazonTrailv1.pdf
Currently Out of Print. Pamphlet contains seventeen photography activities designed to "help students link vision with action, to make a difference in their communities". Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ImagineaGreenTomorrowv1.pdf
An Introduction to Ocean Ecosystems, Studen Book. Grade Level: 8-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/MarineBiologyv1.pdf
Video features a story about two children exploring the world of migratory birds. Students learn of the threats to migratory birds caused by habitat destruction. Video includes a teacher's guide, providing a synopsis, facts and background information, and activities. Grade Level: K-6 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/song.html
Unit offering ideas for teachers of young children on animals and other things under the ground. Grade Level: K-3
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ThemeworksGroundv3.pdf
Textbook addressing issues pertaining to human and animal populations. Grade Level: 6-7
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/SciTechSocietyPopulationsv2...
Currently out of print. This brief book introduces students to solar energy, the role of the sun in providing energy in nature, and human use of solar power throught history and today. Grades K-6.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/AtHomeWithTheSunv1.pdf
Caring for Aquatic Systems. The fourth part of a six-unit teaching guide developed by the California Department of Education. The purpose of this guide is to provide elementary school teachers with an example of an interdisciplinary, thematic EE program. Grade level - 4th.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ChildsPlaceAquaticv1.pdf
A collection of real science issues. The curriculum is built around activities which reflect the problems and questions facing conservation biologists as well as politicians, economists, and citizens. Grade level - 11-12.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ConservationBiologyv1.pdf
This collection of EE activities and materials was designed for and originally published by Peace Corps volunteers. Its purpose is to help volunteers and their counterparts working in schools to develop strategies for creating effective EE programs. Grade level: K-adults
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/EEintheSchoolsv1.pdf
This series teaches students how to gather relevant information from pertinent areas of study, and encourages them to develop their own opinions, decisions, and solutions to problems. Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/GlobalEnvironmentalChangeSe...
This CD-Rom provides information about insect behavior, identification and biology. Grade Level: 7-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LearningAboutInsectsv1.pdf
A Global Environmental Education Guidebook - Volume II. This is the fourth part of a complete curriculum designed to help young people develop and environmental ethic. Grade Level: 10-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/LivingLightlyonthePlanetv1....
This curriculum seeks to teach students about animals and their habitats through a series of inter-related activities. Grade Level: 2-3
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/OnSafariv1.pdf
Project Learning Tree is an interdisciplinary, comprehensive environmental education program that uses the forest as a "window" into the natural world. Grade Level: Pre K-8
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ProjectLearningTreev1.pdf
Aquatic Project WILD is a part of the Project WILD series focusing specifically on water issues, aquatic life forms, and habitats. Grade Level: K-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/AquaticWildv1.pdf
"There are detailed instructions on setting up and maintaining the terrariums, along with concise and interesting biological information on a number of possible small organisms that can become terrarium inhabitants". A project of Great Explorations in Math and Science, Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley. Grade Level: K-6 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.lhsgems.org/GEM360.html
Empowering Children to Value Themselves, Others and the Earth. Handbook designed to help teachers, parents and others develop children's awareness of the world and of ways to cooperate with others. Grade Level: Pre K-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/DiscovertheWorldv1.pdf
Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference. Grade Level: 6-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/KidsGuidev1.pdf
Book contains more than 60 interesting science experiments which children can do involving everyday consumer items such as shampoos, sweeteners and bleach. Grade Level: 7-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/ScienceintheMarketplacev1.p...
Acitivities include trash inventories, research projects, experiments, artwork and background materials. Some activities can be downloaded in PDF format. Developed by the EPA Office of Water. Grade Level: 4-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/OCPD/Marine/contents.html
Teacher's Manual: HELP (Habitat Ecology Learning Program) is designed to help instructors coordinate the teaching of ecology and science with valuable and productive field visits to zoos. Grade Level: 4-6
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/HowNatureWorksv1.pdf
A Program to Enhance Awareness of Our Interactive Role in the Environment. This is an audiovisual, hands-on, interactive program created to introduce people of all ages to the mysteries of the monarch butterfly. Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://naaee.org/npeee/MagicalMigratingMonarchsv1....
"Cycles for Science is a high school curriculum supplement designed to assist secondary teachers and students (grades 9-12) in meeting state and local goals for learning in Biology, Chemistry, General/Earth Science and Physics."
The URL is: http://recycle-steel.org/cfs.html
"This unit fosters scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills ...encourag[ing] students to analyze complex environmental issues for themselves and emphasiz[ing] community cooperation. A project of Great Explorations in Math and Science at the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley. Grades 6-8.
The URL is: http://store.yahoo.com/lawrencehallofscience/acidr...
"Teachers call Eco-Inquiry a "whole science" curriculum because it embeds hands-on science within thematic, multidimensional learning experiences. Three action-packed 4-7 week modules focus on food webs, decomposition, and nutrient cycling." Grade Level: 5-8 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.kendallhunt.com/index.cfm?PID=219&AUT=&...
"An interdisciplinary course for high school students (9-12) that emphasizes how scientists from a wide variety of fields work together to understand significant problems of global impact." Including climate change, energy use, biodiversity and population. A project of the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley.
The URL is: http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/GSS/
A K-12 science curricula that uses the planet Earth as the unifying theme. Developed by The Ohio State University and the University of Northern Colorado. Sample activities are available online, other curricular materials can be ordered (Grades 6-12). Selected resources have been reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE.
The URL is: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~earthsys/
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