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Teachers: The organizations below have been selected because they offer educational materials that might be useful for your students. You will find links to the organizations mainpages, and in many cases, a seperate link that will take you directly to printable resources such as lesson plans. If you have found additional sites useful that we do not have listed here, please let us know!
General
American Zoo and Aquarium Association www.aza.org
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 710, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Tel: 301-562-0777
AZA is an association of zoos and aquariums across the country dedicated to their advancement in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. AZA's vision is to work cooperatively to save and protect the wonders of the living natural world. Their conservation education programs include a gathering of studentsí opinions on nature, and Suitcase for Survival ‚ a suitcase filled with seized wildlife products to educate about the threat of illegal wildlife trading. For lesson plans: www.aza.org/ConEd/#res
Bureau of Land Management Learning Landscapes www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes
1849 C Street N.W., Mail Stop LS-406, Washington, DC, 20240
Learning Landscapes is an effort to bring the educational resources of BLM's public lands to teachers and students anywhere in the world. The Teachersí section contains resources in almost 30 topic areas and a number of classroom activities. Their Studentsí section has links to several student-oriented BLM sites, as well as a special section called Homework Helper with links on more "hot topics" and information for student projects.
Center for a New American Dream www.newdream.org
6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 900, Takoma Park, MD 20912; Tel: 301-891-3683
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life and promote social justice. Their programs include Turn the Tide: Nine Actions for the Planet, personal actions you can take to improve the environment, and a Kids and Commercialism campaign, and resources include fact sheets, contests, and action tips. For resources: www.newdream.org/campaign/kids/index.html
Center for Ecoliteracy www.ecoliteracy.org
2522 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702; Tel: 510-845-4595
The Center for Ecoliteracy recognizes food systems and watersheds as essential systems that provide meaningful contexts for achieving ecological literacy (ecological understanding). To ground education in the uniqueness of place, they work with whole schools on projects that take school children out of the classroom and into the natural world. Find resources on how to make a garden in your school, and projects on food and water. For curriculum: www.ecoliteracy.org/pages/resources_curriculum.html
Center For Environmental Education of Antioch New England Institute www.schoolsgogreen.org
40 Avon Street, Keene, NH 03431; Tel: 603-357-3122
CEEís mission is to create greener K-12 schools and communities. The 2 main part of CEE are 1) CEE Resource Center, which provides quality EE materials, curriculum and networking connections directly to teachers and students across the U.S. and Canada; and 2) CEE Programs, which works with particular schools, districts and communities to create model community-based EE projects. They have lesson plans available, reviews of curriculum, and a newsletter: www.schoolsgogreen.org/resources/lessons.html
Center for Global Environmental Education www.cgee.hamline.edu
Hamline University Graduate School of Education, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, MS-A1760, St. Paul, MN 55104; Tel: 651-523-2480
CGEE has been an internationally recognized pioneer in creating thematic learning programs for K-12 students around the globe. Their current programs are Rivers of Life, 1000 Friends of Frogs, Self Expressing Earth, Following Fall and the Watershed Action Web Site. These award-winning, multidisciplinary programs have evolved over the last decade to make the best use of today's telecommunications technologies as tools to support hands-on learning and stewardship of local environments. Resources include CD-ROMís, videos, audio tapes, and interactives. www.cgee.hamline.edu/k12_ed/index.html
Council on the Environment of New York City www.cenyc.org
51 Chambers Street, Room 228, New York, NY 10007; Tel: 212-788-7900
CENYC promotes environmental awareness and solutions to environmental problems. Resources include a teacher's manuals to get kids involved in environmental issues, the Training Student Organizers Program, and publications such as ìInfusion of Environmental Concepts Into the High School Curriculum.
Earth 911 Foundation www.earth911.org
5110 N. 44th Street L-120, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Earth 911 is a comprehensive communication medium for the environment to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life. Earth 911 has taken environmental hotlines, web sites and other information sources nationwide, and consolidated them into one network. It can be accessed free of charge by calling 1-800-CLEANUP or visiting the web site. You will find community-specific information on recycling, locations to dispose of hazardous household waste, composting, conserving energy, improving our air quality and thereís a special section just for kids.
Ecological Society of America www.esa.org
1707 H St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-833-8773
ESA is dedicated to education as well as research and application. The overall goals of the education activities are to increase the diversity of the ecology-related professions and to improve the quality of ecology education at all levels. The ESA is a valuable resource of information for people who teach ecology, are interested in learning more about the science, and want to learn how to become an ecologist, and resources are available in print and web based formats.
Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC) www.ericse.org/eeindex.html
This site, sponsored in part by the US Department of Education, is a clearinghouse for environmental education resources. It has information and resources available for both teaching and learning about environmental education and has plenty of lesson plan suggestions.
The Energy, Environment, & Resources Center http://eerc.ra.utk.edu/
311 Conference Center Building, Knoxville, TN 37996; Tel: 865-974-4251
The EERC at the University of Tennessee ‚ Knoxville is a university based research unit devoted to environmental issues. They help local agencies organize environmental education workshops, and conduct research & development related to geography and environmental education. Their Education for Sustainable Development center experiments with new ways to incorporate principles of sustainable development into curricula nation-wide.
Environmental Action Coalition www.eacnyc.org
29 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; Tel: 212-825-3367
EACís mission is to enhance the quality of our urban ecosystem by fostering meaningful community-based activities and encouraging effective public and private-sector initiatives. Among other programs, they have an online resource for educators including a primer for recycling in New York City schools as well as a downloadable lesson book on urban forestry.
Environmental Defense Fund www.edf.org
257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; Tel: 212-505-2100 They are dedicated to protecting the environmental rights, such as clean air and water, healthy and nourishing food, and a flourishing ecosystem, of all people, including future generations. Check out their main programs on biodiversity, health, oceans, and climate change and visit their Action Center.
Environmental Literacy Council www.enviroliteracy.org
1625 K Street NW, Suite 1020, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-296-0390
The Environmental Literacy Council is dedicated to helping citizens, especially young people, participate wisely in this arena. The Council gives teachers the tools to help students develop environmental literacy: a fundamental understanding of the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices. They have information and resources on a variety of topics, including energy, air, water, land, food, and teacher's guides.
Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Environmental Education www.epa.gov/enviroed
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (1704A) Washington, DC, 20460
Their mission is to advance and support education efforts that develop an environmentally conscious and responsible public and inspire personal responsibility in caring for the environment. Available online are curriculum resources and activities, workshops and conferences, additional links, and grant information.
Free the Planet www.freetheplanet.org
218 D Street SE, Washington, DC 20003; Tel: 202-547-3656
Their mission is to build support for strong environmental protection, to empower the next generation of environmental leaders, and to revitalize the political core of the environmental movement. Their eight Environmental Rights Now! campaigns seek to achieve tangible improvements in our environmental quality. Each campaign incorporates national as well as local campaigns, and covers topics such as climate change, sustainable communities, energy, pollution prevention, and green trade.
Friends of the Earth www.foe.org
1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005; Tel: 202-783-7400
Friends of the Earth is dedicated to preserving the health and diversity of the planet for future generations. Their Health and Environment Program is organized around 4 key efforts - the Safer Food - Safer Farms Campaign, the D.C. Environmental Network, the Community Support Program and the Healing the Atmosphere Campaign ‚ and they have publications and news alerts.
Gardens4Kids.com www.gardens4kids.com
10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85028; Tel: 602-440-3435
Gardens4Kids.com is a great resource for a wide array of Children's and Adult themed garden kits, containers, gardening products and gardening information. School gardens provide opportunities to enhance and support both science and math related work, and Gardens4Kids.com can customize their gardens to meet the needs of your school.
Geological Society of America www.geosociety.org
P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140; Tel: 303-447-2020
The educational mission of the Geological Society of America is to foster the human quest for understanding Earth, planets and life. Visit their website for resources, reading lists, and information on Earth Science Week.
Global Response www.globalresponse.org
P.O. Box 7490, Boulder, CO 80306; Tel: 303-444-0306
Global Response empowers people to protect the environment by creating partnerships for effective citizen action. At the request of indigenous peoples and grassroots organizations, Global Response organizes urgent international letter campaigns to help communities prevent many kinds of environmental destruction. Global Response involves young people as well as adults. They offer free Teacher's Packets and through the Youth Environmental Activist program coordinate Action Bulletins for K-8 and Eco-Action Clubs 9-12.
GLOBE Program www.globe.gov
1800 G Street, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-501-3200
GLOBE, or Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment, is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. Students learn to take scientific measurements in the fields of atmosphere, hydrology, soils, and land cover/phenology, report their data through the Internet, create maps and graphs on a free interactive website, and collaborate with scientists and students around the world. Resources for teachers include guides, videos, professional development workshops, and list serves.
Green Map System www.greenmap.org
157 Ludlow, New York, NY 10002; Tel: 212-674-1631
The Green Map System is a globally connected, locally adaptable eco-cultural program for community sustainability. Green Maps (both printed and online) utilize Green Map icons to chart the sites of environmental significance around the world. Each map is created locally in a unique way, and mapmakers are of all ages and backgrounds. See all the maps and read the latest news in English and other languages.
Grist Magazine www.gristmagazine.com
Each weekday, Grist combs the world news for the top environmental stories of the day, summarizes them with a humorous twist, and emails the summaries, along with links to the full story, to readers free of charge. A great way to stay on top of environmental issues, many teachers have subscribed and have encouraged their students to do so too.
iEARN www.iearn.org
475 Riverside Drive, Room 540, New York, NY 10115; Tel: 212-870-2693
iEARN, the International and Educational Resource Network, enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world. A network of 4,000 schools in 90 countries, students and teachers work together on-line to engage in education projects with peer around the world.
Kids for Saving Earth www.kidsforsavingearth.org
P.O. Box 421118, Minneapolis, MN 55442; Tel: 763-559-1234
The mission of KSE is to educate, inspire, and empower children to protect the Earth's environment. KSE provides free environmental education curriculum (K-12) by mail and online ‚ materials include educational posters, certificates, guidebooks, and CD's. Conservation, endangered species, rainforests, forests, toxic waste sites, health issues, and many more ecological concerns are covered on their website.
National 4-H Council www.fourhcouncil.edu
7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815; Tel: 301-961-2900
Their Just R-3 It program provides seed grants to help kids promote reducing, reusing, and recycling, and they have also created an informal network of youth involved in environmental science projects.
National Environmental and Education Training Foundation www.neetf.org
1707 H Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-833-2933
Their mission is to bring about a stronger economic, ecological, and societal future through environmental learning. Programs include National Education and Environment Partnership: higher K-12 academic performance through environment-based education; the EnvironMentors Project: education and career pathways for urban youth at risk; and Environments for Learning: improvements inside and outside the classroom.
National Environmental Trust http://environet.policy.net/
1200 18th St. NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 202-887-8800
The National Environmental Trust was established to inform citizens about environmental problems and how they affect our health and quality of life. Check out their current campaigns to learn about the issues they are currently focusing on, such as global warming, clean air, forests, and marine conservation. Resources include basic facts, solutions, and action alerts.
National Gardening Association www.kidsgardening.com
1100 Dorset St. South, Burlington, VT 05403; Tel: 800-538-7476
The mission of the National Gardening Association is to sustain and review the fundamental links between plants and the earth. NGA emphasizes K-12 gardening education and has a number of resources, including a School Garden Registry, School Greenhouse Guide, teacherís resource room, photo contests, and free e-newsletters.
National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com/education
A comprehensive site with lots of resources and interesting materials, including lesson plans, printable maps, online adventures, and information on NGS Education Foundation Grants.
www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction
More resources are available at the Geography Action site, a conservation and awareness program designed to educate and excite people about our natural, cultural, and historic treasures. A different topic related to conservation and the environment is chosen each year ‚ this yearís theme is "America's Backyard: Exploring Your Public Lands."
National Park Service www.nps.gov/learn/
If you are a teacher searching for classroom materials, a student doing research, or a person looking for a place to spend some time, have some fun and learn in the process, LearnNPS is for you. Resources include curricula, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media.
Natural Resources Defense Council www.nrdc.org
40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011; Tel: 212-727-2700
NRDC uses law, science, and the support of their members nationwide to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. They are a valuable resource on a variety of topics, such as clean air and energy, global warming, clean water and oceans, parks, forests and wildlands, and cities and green living. Visit their Action Center to make a difference.
Check out NRDCís BioGems campaign at www.savebiogems.org
Dedicated to saving unique wild places throughout the Americas, they rely on BioGems Defenders - online activists who have sent more than a million email messages and faxes through the BioGems campaign.
Project WILD www.projectwild.org
5555 Morningside Drive, Suite 212, Houston, TX 77005; Tel: 713-520-1936
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental and conservation education program for K-12 educators. Resources include web-based and literature resources, materials and guide books, and links to other organizations.
Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org
116 John Street, Suite 3100, New York, NY 10038; Tel: 212-791-9707
Their mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; and educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment. They have information and resources on a variety of environmental issues, such as clean water, energy, global population, national forests, urban sprawl, and responsible trade. Visit their site to Take Action today, or learn about issues in your area.
Tree Musketeers www.treemusketeers.org
136 Main Street, Suite A, El Segundo, CA 90245; Tel: 310-322-0263
Marcie the Marvelous Tree inspired third graders to launch Tree Musketeers as the nationís first youth environmental organizational nonprofit charity where kids are boss! While taking action to help the planet, kids teach other kids to become active citizens and community leaders. Neighborhood by neighborhood, kids can rescue Earth! Visit their site to learn about the program, and how you can help.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group www.uspirg.org
218 D Street SE, Washington, DC 20003; Tel: 202-546-9707
Visit their site for current news and consumer reports, updates and to learn about a number of environmental issues, such as clean air, clean water, endangered species, pollution, and global warming. Find a link to the PIRG in your state.
Union of Concerned Scientists www.ucsusa.org
2 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02238; Tel: 617-547-5552
UCS is a partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions. They have information on lots of environmental topics, such as biodiversity, fuel-efficient vehicles, renewable energy, and health and the environment. Join their Action Network, read their publications, and find some curriculum guides.
USDA Forest Service - Conservation Education http://na.fs.fed.us/spfo/ce/index.cfm
949 East 36th Avenue, #400, Anchorage, AK 99508; Tel: 907-271-2424
Their mission is to connect people to the land by providing them with the tools they need to take informed actions related to sustaining natural and cultural resources. Resources for teachers include online K-12 curriculum, and they have both a Student resource site, and a Kids site, with lots of fun resources and materials.
Wild Ones ‚ Natural Landscapers Ltd. www.for-wild.org
P.O. Box 1274, Appleton, WI 54912; Tel: 877-394-9453
Wild Onesí mission is to educate and share information with communities at the "plant-roots" level and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound practices. They promote landscaping using native species through the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund. Small monetary grants are awarded to schools or other educational organizations for educational projects using native plants.
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Competitions
America Recycles Day www.americarecyclesday.org
Be one of the 3.3 million participants nation-wide in America Recycles Day, every November 15. Check out their website to locate a participating organization in your state, find interesting recycling facts, and learn more about their annual contest.
Canon Envirothon www.envirothon.org
PO Box 855, League City, TX 77574-0855; Tel: 800-825-5547
North America's largest high school environmental competition, held every July. Teams of high school students from across Canada and the United States test their knowledge of wildlife, forestry, aquatics, soils and a current environmental issue that changes each year. Teams compete by applying their knowledge and problem-solving skills in these areas and the best teams advance through local, regional, state and provincial competitions to the Canon Envirothon championship, held in a different state/province each year.
NASA Student Involvement Program (NSIP) www.nsip.net/index.cfm
400 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546; Tel: 202-358-1110
The NASA Student Involvement Program is a national program of six competitions for grades K-12 that link students directly with NASA's exciting missions of exploration and discovery. Each NSIP competition category has a Resource Guide that provides instructional materials, judging rubric, tips, and resources for using investigations and design challenges in your classroom. These materials support national standards, state frameworks, and local school curricula.
National Audubon Society ‚ Birdathon http://www.audubon.org/bird/birdathon/schoolsandscouts/index.html
700 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; Tel: 212-979-3000
Audubonís Birdathon is one of the worldís largest bird watching events and encourages environmental education and nature awareness through birding for all ages, skills and grade levels. Join with thousands of others learning about birds, having fun, and saving wildlife! Birdathon participants count as many birds as possible, usually within a 24-hour period, and ask sponsors in advance to make a per-species pledge. Sign up and receive a kit full of great stuff to help educate the user about birds, enhance the "birding" experience, and lead to a more successful Birdathon.
River of Words www.riverofwords.org
2530-C San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702; Tel: 510-548-7636
River of Words is an environmental art and poetry program created to promote watershed awareness, literacy, and the arts. Each year, they hold a free poetry and art contest for youth on the theme of watershed awareness, to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of their local watersheds and express what they discover. Curricular materials to aid educators on watersheds are also available.
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Climate Change
Clean Air - Cool Planet www.cleanair-coolplanet.org
100 Market Street, Suite 204, Portsmouth, NH 03801; Tel: 603-422-6464
CA-CP is the Northeast's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming. Learn all about global warming from their fact sheets. Discover how climate affects you, and actions you can take to make a difference. Check out their climate change calculator to determine how much energy you or your home uses and how much CO2 is produced is a result.
Climate Change Learning and Information Center www.cclic.com/#anchor1318018
P.O. Box 292, Woods Hole, MA 02540; Tel: 508-540-5990
CCLIC is a research and training organization concerned with the impact of global warming on local sustainability, management of public services, and democratic decision-making. They can help you develop effective public education programs on the topics of climate change, sustainability, and energy efficiency and can create and customize educational materials.
Pew Center on Global Climate Change www.pewclimate.org
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550, Arlington, VA 22201; Tel: 703-516-4146
The Pew Center is dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. Their objective is to educate the public and key policy makers about the causes and potential consequences of climate change, and to encourage the domestic and international community to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Read their reports, and sign up for their e-news list.
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Center for the Environment www.cfe.cornell.edu/wmi/Youth.html
100 Rice Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: 607-255-1187
Center for the Environment and the Cornell Waste Management Institute address the environmental and social issues associated with waste management through research and education. Available on their website is a series of free solid waste lesson plans for grades K-12, as well as a publication on how to use composting as a focus for science exploration, and a listing of youth videos and publications available through the Institute.
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Conservation and Biology
America the Beautiful Fund www.freeseeds.org
1730 K Street NW, Suite 10012, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-638-1649
America the Beautiful Fund has been preserving the historic and natural beauty of America since 1965. The American Landscapes program helps protect watersheds while Rediscover America provides seed grants to restore and protect historic buildings and sites. They also provide free seeds and bulbs for environmental education and preservation, community gardens and hunger relief.
American Cave Conservation Association www.cavern.org
P.O. Box 409, Horse Cave, KY 42749; Tel: 270-786-1466
The American Cave Association is dedicated to the protection of caves, karstlands, and groundwater. They operate the Karst Center, an educational center that includes the American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave. Check out their site for numerous outreach programs, classroom resources, and educator workshops.
American Cetacean Society www.acsonline.org
P.O. Box 1391, San Pedro, CA 90733; Tel: 310-548-6279
ACS is the oldest whale conservation group in the world; they work to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through education, conservation, and research. Visit their site to find cetacean fact sheets, adoption programs, action alerts, and information.
American Eagle Foundation www.eagles.org
P.O. Box 333, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 Tel: 800-232-4537
An organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the USAís national symbol, the bald eagle. Find everything about bald eagles ‚ including eagle facts, school program suggestions, and links to educational resources such as on-line curricula.
American Museum of Natural History www.amnh.org
Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 212-769-5000
As well as a resourceful Education site, the AMNH also other useful programs.
National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/index.html
The National Center captures the scientific resources of the American Museum of Natural History and takes them beyond the walls to a national audience. Part of the Museum's Education Department, their site has a section devoted to biodiversity, an array of teacher links, and even a kid's site.
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation http://research.amnh.org/biodiversity/index.html?src=r_b
CBCís activities integrate scientific research, education, and outreach so that people, themselves major catalysts in the rapid loss of biodiversity, will become participants in its conservation. Check out their site to learn more about what you can do to protect and conserve biodiversity.
Center for Ecosystem Survival www.savenature.org
699 Mississippi St., Suite 106, San Francisco, CA 94107; Tel: 415-648-3392
CES is dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broad-based participation in the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide. They publish several teachers' guides free of charge and available online. Check out the ìLearning Guidesî link for resources on biodiversity, coral reefs, rainforests, insects, butterflies, and more.
Center for Plant Conservation www.mobot.org/CPC/
P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, MO 63166; Tel: 314-577-9450
The Center for Plant Conservation is dedicated to conserving and restoring the rare native plants of the US. Visit their site to educational aids, such as biodiversity guides and quizzes.
Conservation International www.conservation.org
1919 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 800-406-2306
CIís mission is to conserve the Earthís living natural heritage, our global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature. Visit their site to learn about different conservation regions, strategies, and programs, hear their biodiversity hotspot public service announcements, and read the latest press releases.
Defenders of Wildlife www.defenders.org
1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; Tel: 202-682-9400
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Leaders on endangered species issues, they also advocate new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Visit Kids Planet on their site ‚ great for teachers, with curriculum and unit suggestions, and kids, with facts and games. Sign up for their free wildlife updates.
Eagle Nature Foundation http://www.eaglenature.org
300 East Hickory, Apple River, IL 61001; Tel: 815-594-2306
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the bald eagle and other endangered species, and the habitats in which they live, from extinction and to increase public awareness of unique endangered plants and animals. The Eagle Nature Foundation develops materials for schools to inform students about the needs of the bald eagle and how to help preserve and protect their natural environment.
Earth's Birthday Project www.earthsbirthday.org
P.O. Box 1536, Santa Fe, NM 87504; Tel: 800-698-4438
Their purpose is to educate children about the Earth and ignite their wonder, inspiring them to care for the natural world. Their programs include: Hands-on Classroom, which brings butterflies and other living science activities to classrooms, and Butterfly Classroom, which invites corporations, foundations and individuals to sponsor schools receiving their living science experiences.
Endangered Species Coalition www.stopextinction.org
1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; Tel: 202-682-9400
The Endangered Species Coalition is an organization that speaks on endangered species issues for over 430 environmental, religious, scientific, humane, and business groups around the country. Visit their site to learn about current issues, and how you can take action through their Action Center.
HawkWatch International www.hawkwatch.org
1800 South West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; Tel: 800-726-4295 The mission of HawkWatch International (HWI) is to monitor and protect hawks, eagles, other birds of prey and their environments through research, education, and conservation. Visit their site to sign up for their newsletter, locate migration research sites, learn about the satellite telemetry program, and find raptor links.
Jane Goodall Institute www.janegoodall.org
P.O. Box 14890, Silver Springs, MD 20911-4890;Tel: 301-565-0086
The Jane Goodall Institute advances the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment for all living things. Visit their site to learn all about chimpanzees and the Instituteís various programs.
Last Chance Forever www.lastchanceforever.org
P.O. Box 460993, San Antonio, TX 78246; Tel: 210-499-4080
They are dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds of prey such as raptors, hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures. Visit their Just For Kids site for fun resources.
Monarch Watch www.monarchwatch.org
University of Kansas Entomology Program, 1200 Sunnyside Ave., Lawrence, KS 66045; Tel: 785-864-4441
Dedicated to the education, conservation, and preservation of monarch butterflies. Find everything about monarch butterflies, including their biology, conservation issues, tips on raising butterflies, and curriculum and project suggestions.
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Energy
Academy of Energy www.academyofenergy.org
3676 California Ave., Suite A117, Salt Lake City, UT 84104; Tel: 801-908-5800
The Academy is a joint effort between Johnson Controls, Inc. and the National Energy Foundation to provide curriculum-enhancing programs that combine the study of science, energy, and math with real-world experience. All Academy programs are designed for use throughout the school year and include lesson plans, classroom materials, posters, built-in student and teacher recognition, incentives, and more.
American Solar Energy Society www.ases.org
2400 Central Avenue, Suite G-1, Boulder, CO 80301; Tel: 303- 443-3130
ASES is dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy, and have a number of resourceful publications.
American Wind Energy Association www.awea.org
122 C Street, NW, Suite 380, Washington, DC 20001; Tel: 202-383-2520
The AWEA, the hub of the wind energy industry, promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world. Visit their site to have your questions about wind energy answered, locate wind power plants throughout the U.S. and read the latest news releases on clean energy.
Energy Quest www.energyquest.ca.gov
Media and Public Communications Office, 1516 9th St., MS-29, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel: 916-654-4989
Energy Quest is the energy education website of the California Energy Commission. The youth-friendly site has a variety of games, tools, and projects. Resources for parents and teachers include lesson plans, books and printed resources, and website links.
Geothermal Education Office http://geothermal.marin.org
664 Hilary Drive, Tiburon, CA, 94920; Tel: 800-866-4436
Their mission is to promote public understanding about geothermal resources and its importance in providing clean sustainable energy while protecting our environment. GEO produces and distributes educational materials about geothermal energy to schools, energy/environmental educators, and the public. The Free Stuff materials include an assortment of posters, brochures, fact sheets, booklets, and more.
National Energy Education Development Project www.need.org
8408 Kao Circle Manassas, VA, 20110; Tel: 703-257-1117
The mission of the NEED Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs. Curriculum guides and activities for K-12 are available online as well as information on other energy education programs, and helpful energy links.
National Energy Foundation www.nef1.org
3676 California Ave., Suite A117, Salt Lake City, UT 84104; Tel: 801-908-5800
NEF is dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses. These resources for education relate primarily to energy, water, natural resources, science and math, technology, conservation, and the environment. Visit their website for online curriculum, catalog of materials, workshops, and professional development courses.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory www.nrel.gov
MS 1623, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401; Tel: 303-275-3000
Their missions is to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering, and transfer knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals. NRELís Office of Education coordinates student programs and competitions, and teacher programs available for classroom use.
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association www.nesea.org
50 Miles St., Greenfield, MA 01301; Tel: 413-774-6051
NESEA is focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies. Visit their K-12 Education site, where energy, transportation, and the environment make excellent themes for interdisciplinary education. NESEA provides teachers with resources for hands-on, project- and problem-based learning experiences, professional training on using energy and transportation issues in the classroom, and opportunities for networking with fellow teachers. They also have extensive resources for green schools.
Sustainable Energy Coalition www.sustainableenergy.org
1612 K Street NW, Suite 202-A, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-293-2898
The Sustainable Energy Coalition promotes increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and reduced federal support for unsafe or polluting energy resources. Visit their site for the latest news, and renewable energy fact sheets and charts.
US Department of Energy
The following programs are available:
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network www.eren.doe.gov
EREN is committed to a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable. Check out their Kids Site for Dr. Eís Energy Lab with alternative energy and energy efficiency resources and projects.
Energy Smart Schools www.energysmartschools.gov
Their goals are to reduce energy consumption and costs, and increase the use of clean energy technologies in K-12 schools; help schools reinvest their savings from energy improvements; improve the learning environment of schools through daylighting, better temperature control, better air quality and other elements related to buildings and bus fleets; and increase student, teacher, and community awareness of energy and related issues. They are designed as a clearinghouse for information to help teachers and students locate resources for teaching and learning about energy.
Watt Watchers http://wattwatchers.utep.edu/
1800 Hawthorne St., El Paso, TX 79902; Tel: 888-879-2887
Watt Watchers is a free, state sponsored program designed to help school districts save energy dollars. Watt Watchers also provides an educational enrichment experience for students. The program enlists students to look for energy waste in their schools by patrolling the hallways looking for empty classrooms with the lights on. Students turn out the lights and leave a reminder "ticket" for the teacher.
Environmental Health
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry www.atsdr.cdc.gov/child/
1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30333; Tel: 404-498-0101
ATSDR's Child Health Program emphasizes the ongoing examination of relevant child health issues in all of the agency's activities, and stimulates new projects to benefit children. They are particularly focused on the estimated 3-4 million American children that live within one mile of at least one hazardous waste site, as these children often have greater exposure and greater potential for health problems.
American Lung Association www.lungusa.org/school/
61 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10006; Tel: 800-LUNG-USA
The American Lung Association offers a variety of health education programs to help students breathe easier. From smoking prevention and cessation programs to asthma education to indoor air quality programs in schools, they are a resource for educators nationwide. Contact them for more information on programs in your area or to learn about the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit.
Beyond Pesticides www.beyondpesticides.org
701 E Street SE, #200, Washington, DC 20003; Tel: 202-543-5450
Beyond Pesticides is a national coalition against the misuse of pesticides. Check out their Children and Schools section under Programs on their website to learn more about the Healthy Schools Project. This project aims to minimize and eliminate the risks posed by pesticides through the adoption of school pest management policies and programs at the local, state and federal level, thereby creating a healthier learning environment. Contact them for guidance on implementing a school Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
Bio Integral Resource Center www.birc.org
P.O. Box 7414, Berkeley, CA 94707; Tel: 510-524-2567
BIRC specializes in finding non-toxic and least-toxic, integrated pest management (IPM) solutions to urban and agricultural pest problems. Across the country, more and more school districts are converting to IPM.Ý When a school has an active IPM program, children, teachers and school personnel are exposed to fewer toxic pesticide sprays. BIRCís publication, ìIPM for Schools,î contains information on how to make the conversion, and they also have curriculum for teaching IPM to grades 9-12.
Center for Health, Environment and Justice www.chej.org
P.O. Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22040; Tel: 703-237-2249
CHEJ believes in environmental justice, the principle that people have the right to a clean and healthy environment regardless of their race or economic standing. Visit their website to learn about their national campaigns, including Childproofing our Communities (implementing IPM) and Stop Dioxin Exposure, and find resources and action ideas.
Children's Health Environmental Coalition www.checnet.org
CHEC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins that affect children's health. Visit their site to learn about their national campaign, household facts, and how to take action.
Environmental Health Center www.nsc.org/ehc.htm
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 202-293-2270
A division of The National Safety Council, the EHC conducts a variety of outreach and educational activities on children's environmental health issues. These include lead poisoning, pesticides, sun overexposure, and air quality, and they have a number of resources and kits available.
Environmental Protection Agency -ÝSunWise School Program www.epa.gov/sunwise
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (6205J), Washington, DC 20460; Tel: 800-490-9198
A free environmental and health education program for elementary and middle schools that aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.ÝSchools that join the program receive a free tool kit with cross-curricular, standards based classroom activities for grades K-8; a UV sensitive frisbee for hands-on experiments and fun; policy guidance; and more. Students will learn about stratospheric ozone, UV radiation, and simple action steps they can take to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun. Registration is available year-round ‚ visit their website or call and request the SunWise School Program Guide.
Generation Green www.generationgreen.org
P.O. Box 7027, Evanston, IL 60201; Tel: 800-652-0827
Dedicated to keeping toxins out of our food, homes and world for the health of the next generation. Focusing on childrenís environmental health issues, learn about the Healthy Schools and Healthy Harvest campaigns, and their Parent Outreach Program.
Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice www.greenaction.org/kids/index.shtml
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 760, San Francisco, CA 94102; Tel: 415-248-5010
Green Action confronts threats to our health and environment and also promotes sustainable solutions, and launches campaigns to support community and worker struggles for health and environmental justice.
Visit Greenaction's Youth site, designed especially for young environmental activists, by young environmental activists, and learn what others are doing and how to contribute to the site.
National Association of County and City Health Officials www.naccho.org
1100 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 202-783-5550
NACCHO is a nonprofit membership organization serving all of the nearly 3,000 local health departments nationwide in cities, counties, townships, and districts. NACCHO provides education, information, research, and technical assistance to local health departments and facilitates partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies in order to promote and strengthen public health.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences www.niehs.nih.gov
79 Alexander Drive MD EC-2, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; Tel: 919-541-3345
Visit their site for environmental health sciences materials targeted to grade levels K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Also find links to teacher resources, environment-related pamphlets, fact sheets and questions and answers. They also have Kids Pages with games, brainteasers, jokes, and coloring fun.
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Forests
American Forests www.americanforests.org
910 17th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006; Tel: 202-955-4500
Their mission is to help people improve the environment with trees and forests by planting trees. Visit their website to learn how you can help to plant trees and learn about the Global ReLeaf campaign. This education and action program helps individuals, organizations, and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees. The goal of Global ReLeaf 2000 is to plant 20 million trees, and more than 19 million have already been planted.
National Arbor Day Foundation www.arborday.org
211 North 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508; Tel: 402-474-5655
Arbor Day is celebrated nationally the last Friday in April. Visit the National Arbor Day Foundation for all your Arbor Day resources (including trees, educational materials, and gifts) to help your group or community celebrate. They also have a number of ongoing programs, and a Kids Corner with fun for kids and resources for teachers (such as project and curriculum ideas).
National Tree Trust www.nationaltreetrust.org
1120 G Street, NW, Suite 770, Washington, DC 20005; Tel: 800-846-8733 ext.12
Their mission is to mobilize local groups in the planting and maintenance of trees in rural and urban communities, and along highways. They coordinate a number of programs, including Growing Together, which educates and involves K-6 school children in the growth and planting of trees in their community, Trail of Trees, an interactive education program which focuses on the value of trees, and community tree plantings.
Project Learning Tree www.plt.org
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 202-463-2462
PLT is an environmental education program for educators and students in Pre K ‚ 2, which helps students learn how to think, and not what to think, about the environment. A program of the American Forest Foundation, PLT materials bring the environment into the classroom and students into the environment. The program covers topics ranging from forests, wildlife, and water, to community planning, waste management and energy.
World Forestry Center www.worldforestry.org
4033 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221; Tel: 503-228-1367
Their mission is to educate and inform people about the worldís forests and tress and their relationship to all life, in order to promote a sustainable future. They have a wide variety of educational programs resources for educators.
Young Naturalist Company http://home.southwind.net/~youngnat/index.html
1900 North Main, North Newton, KS 67117; Tel: 316-283-4103
Because real specimens are much easier to use as a teaching tool than a picture or a computer image, the Young Naturalist Company designs and distributes Nature Education KitsÆ. The kits consist of lesson plans, activities and natural plant material that has been dried and packaged for student use. The real leaf, seed, twig, and crop specimens make ideal learning tools for teaching about the diversity of the natural world through such concepts as classifying, analyzing, and using dichotomous keys.
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Interactive Curriculum
Classroom Connect www.classroom.net
8000 Marina Blvd., Suite 400, Brisbane, CA 94005; Tel: 650-351-5100
A provider of professional development and online curriculum resources that foster successful use of the internet in education. They offer a customized subscription service package for K-12 educators with a variety of learning program and materials, and support. Some of their programs include:
The Quest Channel ‚ join Questís interactive expeditions and travel with a team of experts, adventurers and students to solve mysteries around the world. Learn about the environment, geography, and history and civilizations in varied regions of the world.
Classroom Today ‚ an online classroom learning resource for teachers to use with their students.
EarthWatch Institute www.earthwatch.org/ed/home.html
3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100, Maynard, MA 01754; Tel: 978-461-0081
They promote the sustainable conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships among scientists, the general public and businesses. The Earthwatch Institute puts people in the field where they assist scientists in their fieldwork, through their Expeditions. Through the Earthwatch Global Classroom, classes can join the action in the field by participating in virtual field trips and electronic conferences with scientists. Expedition reports, photos and online lessons are also available.
Knowledge, Integration, Environment Program www.kie.berkeley.edu/KIE.html
4533 Tolman Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720; Tel: 510-642-4431
The Knowledge Integration Environment (KIE) Project pioneers educational uses of the Internet and World Wide Web for middle and high school science instruction. Learn how to get involved as a teacher and use their software in the classroom. Additionally, there are a number of ways to participate with their network of KIE teachers.
Maggie's Earth Adventures www.missmaggie.org
P.O. Box 1850, Middleburg, VA 20118; Tel: 540-687-9319
Dedicated to educating children on environmental issues. Materials produced are designed to provide children with the knowledge and motivation to make educated and responsible decisions so they may protect and build a sustainable future for our planet. Maggieís Earth Adventures is a multi-media program (in English and Spanish) with free lesson plans, and weekly activity packets among other teacher resources. Kids have their own resource site.
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/education
Visit the site for online adventures, maps and geography resources, lesson plans and a teacher community.
The other programs are also available:
Earth Pulse www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse
A multifaceted public awareness campaign that harnesses the Society's global network of media to encourage better stewardship of our planet. Learn about various conservation themes in a variety of ways, including through online adventures, maps, educational activities and National Geographic articles.
Cable in the Classroom www.nationalgeographic.com/channel/cic
Watch and record their commercial-free newsmagazine each Sunday at 9 a.m. ET, and bring the latest news from around the world into your classroom. They also provide weekly Classroom Activities that enhance each episode and allow students to learn by doing, and a Teachers Guide to help incorporate the channel into a classroom.
One World Journeys www.oneworldjourneys.com
128 Bracken Road, Medford, NJ 08055; Tel: 609-714-1754
One World Journeys creates a new world of web documentary by merging the best of nature with leading edge technology. Their teams of digital journalists have produced exciting and educational photo-documentary expeditions that connect online viewers to unique wilderness areas around the world. Their Expeditions offer engaging, educational experiences for teachers and students through interactive, photography-based storytelling. To help teachers easily and effectively integrate the Expeditions into the classroom, they created free and downloadable companion classroom activities and lesson plans. Expedition themes have included tracking jaguars in Mexico, diving in the Palmyra Atoll, trekking in the Sonoran Desert, and documenting the salmon and wildlife of British Columbia.
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Journals and Print Publications
Big Bluestem Press www.bigbluestempress.com
12321 87th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494; Tel: 715-325-5749
Introduce your students to environmental topics with their nature based novels and short stories. Accompanying each story is a collection of related classroom activities and a vocabulary list.
The Cousteau Society www.cousteausociety.org
870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 402, Chesapeake, VA 23320; Tel: 800-441-4395
TCS is dedicated to the protection and improvement of the quality of life for present and future generations. The "Dolphin Log in the Classroom" is an educational publication for children ages 8-12. Each 20-page, full-color, bimonthly issue introduces the excitement and accessibility of the sea with stories, facts and activities. The philosophy of the magazine is to delight, instruct and instill in children an environmental awareness of the interconnectedness of all life on the Water Planet.
Earth Island Journal www.earthisland.org/eijournal/journal.cfm
300 Broadway, Suite 28, San Francisco, CA 94133-3312; Tel: 415-788-366
The Earth Island Journal is a quarterly magazine since with groundbreaking coverage of environmental and social issues. Many of the articles are available online, as well as additional sections.
Greenscreen Global Habitat Project www.greenscreen.org
55 Reservoir Street, Cambridge, MA 02138; Tel: 617-868-5760
Their website and their print publications, Green Times and Green Times Jr., are written by kids for kids on interesting environmental topics. For teachers, they offer activity guides to help educators bring science to the classroom, and everyone can email in their stories, ideas, artwork and opinions and information about their school projects, neighborhood actions and environmental concerns.
Green Teacher Magazine www.greenteacher.com
P.O. Box 452, Niagara Falls, NY 14304; Tel: 416-960-1244
A magazine by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across curriculum at all
grade levels. Published 4 times a year, each issue contains perspective articles (ideas for rethinking education in light of environmental and global problems), practical articles (reports of what successful teachers, parents and schools are doing), ready-to-use activities, and resource listings and reviews.
The Orion Society www.orionsociety.org
195 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230; Tel: 888-909-6568
The Orion Society is an award-winning publisher, an environmental education organization, and a communications and support network for grassroots environmental and community organizations across North America. Visit their site for information on the Magazine, as well as excerpts, and audio and video clips.
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Nutrition & Agriculture
Ag in the Classroom www.agintheclassroom.org
1701 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701; Tel: 309-557-3334
Established by the US Dept. of Agriculture, Ag in the Classroom is a flexible educational program designed to supplement and enhance teacher's existing agriculture curriculum. Their teacherís page contains classroom resources, such as curriculum and project ideas, magazines and videos, and has loan kits available.
American Society of Agronomy www.agronomy.org
677 South Segoe Road, Madison, WI 53711; Tel: 608-273-8080
ASA is dedicated to development of agricultural interests in harmony with environmental and human values. The goal of the ASA Education Initiative is to provide and locate challenging, accurate and timely education materials which advance the understanding of agronomy, soil and crop science for our members and certification program participants. Visit their website for curricular resources.
Center for Science in the Public Interest www.cspinet.org
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009; Tel: 202-332-9110
The CSPI focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol. Their Kids Stuff site includes suggestions for better school food, lunchbox makeovers, and nutritional recipes.
The Elite Farmer: www.elitefarmer.com
Inside you'll find links and articles about crops, livestock, breeders societies and associations, colleges, agricultural machinery manufacturers, auction markets, newspapers - anything related to farming on the web.
Earth Save International www.earthsave.org
1509 Seabright Avenue, Suite B1, Santa Cruz, CA 95062; Tel: 831-423-0293
Earth Save promotes food choices that are healthy for people and the planet. Information, support, and practical programs are available.
Heifer International www.heifer.org
1015 Louisiana St., Little Rock, AR 72202; Tel: 800-422-0474
Heifer animals (and training in their care) offer hungry families around the world a way to feed themselves and become self-reliant. By giving families a source of food rather than short-term relief, Heifer International helps families enjoy better health and more income. Learn about their giving programs and how you can get involved, including through their Read to Feed program, a free classroom teaching tool.
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Pollution
Cleaner and Greener Program www.cleanerandgreener.org/schools
1526 Chandler St., Madison, WI 53711; Tel: 608-280-0256
The Cleaner and Greener Environment Program is a campaign to reduce pollution, which schools, teachers, students, and families can help achieve. Cleaner and Greener provides K-12 schools with curriculum materials, resources, activities, and recognition that spark student interest and educational achievement. Teachers can join the program and track their classí achievements. Students and schools can help save energy and reduce emissions by following their Energy Saving Checklists. Participating schoolsí achievements are recognized on the website.
Kids Against Pollution www.kidsagainstpollution.org
At the Children's Museum, 311 Main Street, 3rd floor, Utica, NY 13501; Tel: 315-266-0185
KAP is an organization of active youth dedicated to solving and preventing pollution problems through interactive educational projects and events with the goal of protecting children1s health and the environment. Contact them for interactive educational projects and events.
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Rainforests
Rainforest Action Network www.ran.org
221 Pine Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94104; Tel: 415-398-4404
RANís goal is to protect rainforests through a variety of programs, including supporting activists, and mobilizing consumers and action groups. RAN helps educate students about the importance of the rainforests, the reasons for their destruction, and things that students can do to help save them. RAN produces educational materials including a Teachers' Information Packet, a Kids' Action Guide, a Tree-Free Action Guide, and Rainforests Forever!, a curriculum supplement for elementary school teachers. Their site also has fact sheets available, and you can sign up to receive curriculum ideas and action alerts by email.
Rainforest Alliance www.rainforest-alliance.org
665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Tel: 888-693-2784
Their mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that live within them by implementing better business practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Check out their variety of programs, as well as their Kids & Teachers site. There are coloring books and activities for kids, and the teacherís packet includes classroom activities, fact sheets, books and videos, and fundraising.
Rainforest Relief www.rainforestrelief.org
P.O. Box 150566, Brooklyn, NY 11215; Tel: 718-398-3760
Rainforest Relief works to end the loss of the world's tropical and temperate rainforests by reducing the demand for materials for which rainforests are destroyed. Rainforest relief works through research, education and non-violent direct action campaigns. Contact them to learn more.
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Sustainability
Earth Charter USA www.earthcharterusa.org
2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037; Tel: 202-778-6133
The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It seeks to inspire in all peoples a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well-being of the human family and the larger living world. Change your lifestyle, your profession and our government to support a sustainable future. Visit their site to learn how to become an Earth Charter Facilitator and guide your community, church or school groups through an education and advocacy process.
Education for Sustainable Future http://csf.concord.org/esf/index.cfm
Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT 05482; Tel: 802-985-0789
This project continues an effort begun at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio by developing the first comprehensive US implementation of sustainable development education. Check out their Teacher Center for online K-12 curriculum, professional development, and other resources.
Population Connection www.populationconnection.org
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 202-332-2200
They are working to slow population growth and achieve a sustainable balance between the Earth's people and its resources. Visit their Population Education site for K-12 resources such cooperative learning exercises, hands-on simulations, demonstrations, wall chart and activity guide, and an annual contest.
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Water
Adopt-A-Watershed www.adopt-a-watershed.org
38 Keyes Avenue, #5, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129; Tel: 415-561-4605
Adopt-A-Watershed is a K-12 school-community learning experience. Adopt-A-Watershed uses a local watershed as a living laboratory in which students engage in hands-on activities, making science applicable and relevant to their lives. Check out their site for extensive online curricula.
America's Clean Water Foundation www.acwf.org
750 First Street, NE, Suite 1030, Washington, DC 20002; Tel: 202-898-0908
ACWF strives to build public understanding of clean water programs; encourage innovation and technology exchange; rekindle public interest in clean water; and promote personal stewardship of water resources. Learn about their various programs and resources such as training sessions and publications.
American Ground Water Trust www.agwt.org
16 Centre Street, Concord, NH 03301; Tel: 603-228-5444
The mission of the Trust is to protect ground water, promote public awareness of the environmental and economic importance of ground water, and provide accurate information to assist public participation in water resources decisions. They hold a two-day training program throughout the U.S. to provide insights and information about ground water that teachers can use as a bridge to existing curriculum.
American Rivers www.amrivers.org
1025 Vermont Ave., Suite 720, Washington, DC 20005; Tel: 202-347-7550
American Rivers is dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife. Learn more about current river issues and campaigns, how to take action, and find other groups with similar interests.
California Coastal Commission www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/pendx.html
45 Fremont St., San Francisco, CA 94105; Tel: 415-904-5200
Their Public Education Program works to increase public knowledge of coastal and marine resources and to engage the public in coastal protection and restoration activities. Educational resources include Save Our Seas, a marine K-12 curriculum of hands-on activities to help students understand the effects of marine debris on coastal wildlife and habitats, educational posters, and information about beach clean-ups.
The Cousteau Society www.cousteausociety.org
870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 402, Chesapeake, VA 23320; Tel: 800-441-4395
TCS is dedicated to the protection and improvement of the quality of life for present and future generations. The "Dolphin Log in the Classroom" is an educational publication for children ages 8-12. Each 20-page, full-color, bimonthly issue introduces the excitement and accessibility of the sea with stories, facts and activities. The philosophy of the magazine is to delight, instruct and instill in children an environmental awareness of the interconnectedness of all life on the Water Planet.
Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Water www.epa.gov/water/kids.html
They have educational materials and learning aids that focus on water quality and the environment available, a water-related site for kids, and tips on what you can do to prevent pollution.
Environmental Resources Center www.uwex.edu/erc/eypaw
216 Agriculture Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706
Coordinate water education programs, including Educating Young People About Water. This programís materials can help you develop a community-based, youth water education program that targets youth and links key community members in partnerships--all working toward common water education goals. Also available is a link to over a hundred water-related curricula.
The Groundwater Foundation www.groundwater.org
P.O. Box 22558, Lincoln, NE 68542-2258; Tel: 402-434-2740
Dedicated to informing the public about one of our greatest hidden resources, groundwater, their programs and publications presentÝthe benefits everyone receives from groundwater and the risks that threaten groundwater quality. Making learning about groundwater fun and understandable for kids and adults, they have a variety of resources. Check out the Kids Corner for fact sheets, experiment and project ideas, and a club to join.
Monterey Bay Aquarium www.mbayaq.org/lc/
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940; Tel: 831-648-4800
Among other teacher, kid and conservation resources, the Aquarium coordinates the Seafood Watch Program. Your seafood choices can make a difference to the future of ocean wildlife, and their interactive Seafood Watch guide shows you how to make the right choices for healthy oceans and offers a downloadable wallet-sized card to carry with you.
National Marine Educators Association www.marine-ed.org
1305 East West Highway, Room #11532, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Tel: 301-713-3070
NMEA brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water--both fresh and salt, and have the latest news and announcements on their website.
The Ocean Conservancy www.cmc-ocean.org
1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: 202-429-5609
Their mission is to protect ocean ecosystems and conserve the global abundance and diversity of marine wildlife. Learn about events and activities to take part in, such as coastal clean-ups. Join their Activist Network to take part today.
Oregon Trout www.oregontrout.org
117 SW Naito Parkway, Portland Oregon 97204; Tel: 503-222-9091
Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed conservationists, Oregon Trout has long worked to protect and restore native fish and the habitats upon which they depend. Through its advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts, Oregon Trout has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the Pacific Northwest. For education resources: www.oregontrout.org/4education/salmonwatch.html
River of Words www.riverofwords.org
2530-C San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702; Tel: 510-548-7636 River of Words is an environmental art and poetry program created to promote watershed awareness, literacy, and the arts. Each year, they hold a free poetry and art contest for youth on the theme of watershed awareness, to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of their local watersheds and express what they discover. Curricular materials to aid educators on watersheds are also available.
SeaWeb www.seaweb.org
1731 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20009; Tel: 202-483-9570
SeaWeb is a multimedia education project designed to raise awareness of the world's oceans and marine life. A useful resource with ocean update emails, a clearinghouse of aquaculture resources, safe seafood choices, and a variety of campaigns.
Surfrider Foundation www.surfrider.org
P.O. Box 6010, San Francisco, CA 92674; Tel: 949-492-8170
Working to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches, the Surfrider Foundation has some useful resources, including Respect the Beach, a collection of coastal education modules for K-12 students, projects on coastal water testing and monitoring and reefs, a magazine and current news updates and a national beach water quality resource.
The Ocean Project www.theoceanproject.org
102 Waterman Street, Suite 16, Providence, RI 02906; Tel: 401-272-8822
Through collaboration among aquariums, zoos, science, technology, and natural history museums, and other educational institutions that together serve more than 100 million visitors each year, The Ocean Project aims to significantly increase the success of ocean conservation. The Ocean Project seeks to complement and build upon the work of existing institutions and organizations. Visit their Ocean Resource Center or learn how you can make a difference.
US Coast Guard Sea Partners Program www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nmc/introsp.htm#what
2100 Second Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593
The Sea Partners Campaign is an environmental education and outreach program focused on communities at large to develop community awareness of maritime pollution issues and to improve compliance with marine environmental protection laws and regulations. If your organization and company would like to partner with the U.S. Coast Guard in finding ways to get marine environmental protection information to the public, contact the Sea Partners Campaign for a partnership information packet.
US Geological Society www.usgs.gov/education/index.html
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192; Tel: 888-275-8747
The Learning Web is dedicated to K-12 education and lifelong learning. Visit their site to help explore things on, in, around, and about the earth, such as land, water, plants, animals and maps. Their product line includes a variety of teaching packets, booklets, posters, fact sheets, and CD-ROMs.\
Water Education Foundation www.water-ed.org
717 K Street, Suite 317, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel: 916-444-6240
Their mission is to create a better understanding of water issues and help resolve water resource problems through educational programs. With programs for K-12, they offer a variety of materials, such as games and videos, to teach students.
Water Environment Federation www.wef.org
601 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1994; Tel: 800-666 ‚0206
Preserving and enhancing the global water environment, WEF provides a range of materials describing today's water quality issues, including household hazardous waste, biosolids recycling, and watershed management. WEF's active K-12 student education program features videos, CD-ROMs, and supplemental curriculum materials, many of which are available in Spanish.
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