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Americas Leadership in Clean Energy
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OneWorld TV - videos contributed by our members
http://tv.oneworld.net/videos OneWorld TV - videos contributed by our members OneWorldTV is a unique public platform for filmmakers, video journalists, NGOs and just about anyone with an interest in video and a concern for a better world If you've got a camera or a phone that can shoot video, then you can upload to the site to share your work - there's no 10-minute limit, so you can put on a half-hour film; We are part of OneWorld.net - the world's favourite and fastest-growing civil society network online, supporting people's media to help build a more just global society. |
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Taming the Paper Tiger
http://www.gosmartpay.com/publicpages/educators.aspx We at Onsharp are committed to education, the environment, and the community. One expression of that commitment is our free lesson plan for educators: “Taming the Paper Tiger: a Unit on Paper and the Environment.” This multi-level, integrated cross-curricular lesson plan is a free download, and may be reproduced freely for classroom use. A reproducible folktale, coloring page, and lesson plans are included. |
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Google PowerMeter
http://www.google.org/powermeter/ Google PowerMeter How much does it cost to leave your TV on all day? What about turning your air conditioning 1 degree cooler? Which uses more power every month — your dishwasher or your washing machine? Is your household more or less energy efficient than similar homes in your neighborhood? At Google we're helping enable a future where access to personal electricity information helps everyone make smarter energy choices. Google PowerMeter shows consumers their electricity consumption in a secure Google gadget. |
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Instructables : Green Projects for Classrooms
http://www.instructables.com/green Instructables has plenty of great Green projects to share, just in time for Earth Day! Help save the earth this year by planting a tree, starting a garden ... Instructables is a web-based documentation platform where passionate people share what they do and how they do it, and learn from and collaborate with others. The seeds of Instructables germinated at the MIT Media Lab as the future founders of Squid Labs built places to share their projects and help others. |
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Network of Conservation Educators (NCEP)
http://ncep.amnh.org/ The Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners (NCEP) is a global initiative, which seeks to improve the practice of biodiversity conservation by improving training in biodiversity conservation. NCEP targets educators working with undergraduate and graduate students, and trainers working with conservation professionals in a variety of settings. |
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Recycling Revolution
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/7843134.stm Recycling Revolution "Recycling-revolution.com is a website I've found that offers a really down-to-earth introduction to all things recycle related. And it's not as simple as you might imagine. There are all sorts of rules and guidelines to adhere to if you want to make your recycling the most efficient, and ways to recycle you might not have thought about before - such as selling old clothes and toys in a yard sale or carboot sale." www.recycling-revolution.com/ |
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Ecomii
http://www.ecomii.com/ From the farm to the big city, we’ve started to think about the long-term consequences our actions have on our planet, on our health and on our wallet. Consumers are changing their habits. Companies are changing their practices. Even the Vatican has named polluting a sin. Naturally, this is all a reflection of increased awareness. Mainstream social consciousness makes for a very potent time. But it also creates new issues. For example, a new vocabulary is emerging – words like organic, compostable and renewable. But what exactly do they mean, and which is best? How do we figure out what to buy (or not to buy) and how to live greener? Where do we start? We get pieces of information from various sources, but we can end up with more questions than answers. ecomii™ was created to specifically address this need for a single credible and comprehensive resource for everything green. |
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PrintWhatYouLike
http://www.printwhatyoulike.com/ Ever print a web page only to find your printout is full of ads, empty space and other junk you don't want? PrintWhatYouLike is a free web page editor that gives you control of how web pages look when printed. |
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Sustainability education using Second Life
http://tinyurl.com/6k9cm8 Sustainability considerations relating to the use of Second Life (3D online virtual world) for education This document is to explore literature relating to sustainability issues in the use of Second Life for education. Here is a suggested framework to assess possible aspects of sustainability education using Second Life, and inform a process of design and development for education for sustainability. |
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Carbon Calculators : List on Shambles
http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/GeogP/carbon/ List of CO2 Carbon Calculators on Shambles | Carbon Footprints | CO2 | |
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Eco-Footprint Online Quiz
http://tinyurl.com/4bbn44 Eco-Footprint Online Quiz |
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Species Extinction Clock
http://www.conservation.org/act/get_involved/Pages/stoptheclock.aspx?id=msn_clock Species Extinction Clock |
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HowStuffWorks Green Living Guide
http://hsw.libguides.com/green-living-guide HowStuffWorks Green Living Guide "Whether you want to know more about building sustainable communities to exploring alternative fuels and energy conservation or simply "go organic" at home - you'll find the resources you need to start living green." |
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HowStuffWorks Earth Science Guide
http://hsw.libguides.com/earthscience-guide HowStuffWorks Earth Science Guide "Earth Science is a wide, scientific discipline covering all facets of how the earth works. Learn about weather, global warming, natural disasters and how the world’s oceans function." |
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The Special Species Project
http://www.specialspecies.com/ The Special Species Project The Special Species Project is looking for partners to help us post kids' nature videos on this site and develop a TV series of all the kids' adventures working with advisors real-time on science, nature, and environmental projects. It's pretty amazing what kids can do with the help of caring adults. Inspirational, heartwarming...plus schools are now sending us awesome videos that kids are making themselves. |
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Recycling is a Waste of Time! (video)
http://sic.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail3541.html Recycling is a Waste of Time! (video) A panel of experts comprised of Thomas Deichmann, Editor-in-Chief of the German magazine Novo, Julie Hill, Associate of Green Alliance, author and blogger Julia Hailes, and spiked magazine columnist Rob Lyons hold a debate on the importance of recycling household waste. The debate is followed up by strong remarks from a live audience. |
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PowerUp : IBM educational game
http://www.powerupthegame.com/ PowerUp : IBM educational game Enter the world of PowerUp, a free, online, multiplayer game that allows students to experience the excitement and the diversity of modern engineering! Playing the game, students work together in teams to investigate the rich, 3D game environment and learn about the environmental disasters that threaten the game world and its inhabitants. Players meet Expert Engineer characters and experience the great diversity of the field. Conversations with these experts and engaging interactive activities allow players to explore ways engineers design and build systems to harness renewable energy sources as alternatives to burning fossil fuels. The Teacher's Guide is designed to be a classroom companion to PowerUp, providing background information for teachers and lesson plans that give students opportunities for more in-depth exploration of science and engineering concepts addressed in gameplay. Each of these lessons is designed to be flexible and scalable. |
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Environmental sustainability
http://tinyurl.com/3k4wgl Environmental sustainability Energy use in schools is increasing and some of this is due to the increased use of technology as well as other initiatives such as extended schools, which keep buildings open for longer. Along with other trends, such as an increase in the length of journeys to school, this means that the UK school estate now emits around 15 per cent of the UK public sector carbon emissions. Schools therefore need to think about how they can reduce their environmental impact. Obviously we are not going to stop using technology in education as it is central to transforming learning and increasing personalisation; however there are things you can do to lessen the environmental impact. |
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Environment Videos (The Futures Channel)
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/movies/environment_movies.php Environment Videos (The Futures Channel) |
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ElectroCity
http://electrocity.co.nz/ ElectroCity is an online computer game that lets players manage their own virtual towns and cities. It’s great fun to play and also teaches players all about energy, sustainability and environmental management in New Zealand. Just think up a city name and declare yourself Mayor. If you’re a school teacher, you need to register so your students’ cities are eligible for school prizes. |
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Environment Literacy
http://www.education.noaa.gov/ Environment Literacy NOAA Education Resources NOAA's many educational activities are distributed across the agency. This site has been designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced. |
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Working with our environment - an introduction
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1285 Working with our environment - an introduction Open University (UK) free online access to course materials. (11 hours) Global warming: are we responsible? Is our environmental impact damaging the planet? This unit examines the use of ozone depleting technology, the impact of fossil fuel use and explores how the development... |
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An introduction to sustainable energy
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1223 An introduction to sustainable energy Open University (UK) free online access to course materials. (3 hours) The search for sustainable energy will dominate the twenty-first century. This unit provides an introductory overview of the present energy systems and takes a brief look at where the world may find energy... |
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Knowledge Base for Best Practices (USA)
http://www.sustainlane.us/ Knowledge Base for Best Practices Advancing Cross-Sector Sustainable Development for State and Local Government Our open-source knowledge base speeds discovery, research and networking with more than 105 best practice documents and a secure directory of participating government officials from over 400 cities, counties and states. Browse the Knowledge Base for Best Practices ... | Climate Change Policy | Land Use/ Planning | Economic Development | Parks/ Open Space/ Habitat | Energy/ Energy Efficiency | Purchasing/ Investing | Food/ Agriculture | Sustainability Management | Forestry/ Street Greening | Transportation/ Fleets | Green Building/ Development | Waste Management | Water/ Wastewater | |
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Climate Change Resources at SEJ
http://www.sej.org/resource/index.htm Climate Change Resources at SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists ... a comprehensive range of materials available to the public. |
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Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org/ Society of Environmental Journalists The Society of Environmental Journalists is the only U.S.- based membership organization of working journalists dedicated to improvements in environmental reporting. SEJ programs are designed to build a stronger, better-educated, and more closely connected network of professional journalists and editors who cover the environment and environment-related issues. SEJ's primary goal is to advance public understanding of critically important environmental issues through more and better environmental journalism. |
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Environment : Videos and PowerPoints
http://environmentvideos.blogspot.com/ Environment and Conservation : Videos and PowerPoints The link above goes to one of the Shambles "Forest of Theme Blogs" pages that provides videos and other multimedia resources to support the topic here. If you would like to see all of the Theme Blogs then go to the full list at http://www.shambles.net/blogforest or click where you see this button 
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Other 'Environment' related areas on Shambles
http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ScienceP/Lenviron Other 'Environment' related areas on Shambles .. but probably better to use the Shambles search facility at the bottom of this page. Local Environment (2b) www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ScienceP/Lenviron Environment (7C) QCA Scheme of Work www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ScienceP/ks3unit7c Improving Environment www.shambles.net/pages/learning/GeogP/ImpEnviron KS3unit21: Environment www.shambles.net/pages/learning/citizen/ks3unit21 |
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One Planet, Many People (free PowerPoints)
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/powerpoints.html One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment provides a comprehensive, visual presentation of scientifically verifiable information about changes in the global environment, shown through state-of-the-art remote sensing technology. A collection of 405 Powerpoint slides divided into Regional and Thematic sets covering 11 contemporary and dynamic themes - Introduction to the Planet, People and Planet, Atmosphere, Coastal Areas, Urban Areas, Water and Lakes, Forests, Cropland, Grassland, Tundra and Polar Areas and Extreme Events - and 6 geographical regions - Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and Polar Regions - can now be downloaded free of charge. Examples include the shrinking ice in the Arctic, melting glaciers, growth of cities like Las Vegas, forest loss in the Amazon, and the decline of the Aral Sea and Lake Chad. Satellite images found in the 334-page hard-bound Atlas are packaged in this Powerpoint presentation format to facilitate the use of imagery by environmental policy makers, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academics, teachers and citizens interested in using this material to visually demonstrate the changes resulting from natural processes and human-induced activities. |
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Best ecotourism package for our ‘family’
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/2534 Which is the best ecotourism package for our ‘family’ to visit Laos? Sustainable Tourism Learning Quest In this Global Learning Quest, you will take on the roles of members of a ‘family’ who are planning a trip to Laos. You will select a tour package that most interests your family and meets environmental, cultural and economic guidelines for sustainable tourism. You will learn about ecotourism and investigate the packages available so you can answer the global question: "Which is the best ecotourism package for our family to visit Laos?" |
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Biomes of the World
http://www.teachersfirst.com/unitlist.cfm Biomes of the World is a unit that combines the basics on the world's different biomes with a "biomes treasure hunt" that asks students to research the characteristics of each biome. There are lots of ways for elementary or middle schoolers to use this unit, either in class or as part of an independent investigations. |
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Biomes
http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ Free online interactive multimedia 3D resource designed for a middle grades science programs. A biome is a group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms. This is a real-time 3D application which allows users to examine the different biomes on the planet Earth. Students can rotate the globe to any angle, identify and choose biomes, and find out detailed information about a city in each biome. |
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Waste Wise Schools Kit
http://www.gould.edu.au/wastewise/about/kit.htm Waste Wise Schools Kit This comprehensive kit has been produced by drawing together the best ideas from the many excellent projects undertaken by schools and educational organisations in this field. The kit is consistent with the Ministerial Policy for Environmental Education released in May, 1998 and allows schools to apply the policy in the practical real life situation of waste management. |
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Recycling Coloring Book
http://www.greenvalley.com/coloring/colorme1.html Recycling Coloring Book |
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Muddy Water Pollution
http://www.crwcd.gov/teacher/lp-muddy.html Muddy Water Pollution The purpose of this activity is to develop an awareness in young students of water pollution. observe and infer how soil pollutes water | observe how soil and water mix | predict changes in the mixture when left undisturbed | describe what happens to the water after it is stored for a period of time | |
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How can I change my garbage habits?
http://tinyurl.com/7slpj How can I change my garbage habits? The students will have gained background knowledge about how garbage affects the environment from the previous lesson, Garbology: the study of our classroom garbage. |
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Unit Plan for Introduction to Recycling
http://tinyurl.com/b62zv Unit Plan for Introduction to Recycling This earth science unit focuses on what children can do within their homes and school to create habits regarding recycling. Children learn what trash is, the effects of littering, and inappropriate waste disposal. They classify litter according to material type, such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass. |
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What's Rubbish?
http://tinyurl.com/dv8zu What's Rubbish? With these activities, students explore the concepts of rubbish and recycling. They learn to make a concept map and a collage. Kindergarten/Preschool to Year 2 |
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Trash Matcher
http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/matchtmp.html We are pleased to introduce the Trash Matcher. Click on the type of waste materials listed to quickly find the art/recycling activities which call for them. |
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What's it like where you live?
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/ What's it like where you live? This site is based the Biology of Plants video series, geared to grades K-3. |
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Environmental Kids Club @ The EPA
http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ Environmental Kids Club @ The EPA : Site provides high school students with information about air & water issues, waste & recycling, conservation, health & safety, ecosystems, & community environmental conditions. |
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The Environmental Literacy Council
http://www.enviroliteracy.org The Environmental Literacy Council An independent, non-profit organization, 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. |
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Earthcare
http://www.juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/earthcare.html Earthcare - a site for young children related to the environment and recycling ... great motivation and interactive. |
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Environmental Defense - finding the ways that work.
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/home.cfm Environmental Defense - finding the ways that work.... USA site Environmental Defense is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 300,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems. Guided by science, Environmental Defense evaluates environmental problems and works to create and advocate solutions that win lasting political, economic and social support because they are nonpartisan, cost-efficient and fair. |
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Energy Savings in School Buildings
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/energy.cfm Energy Savings in School Buildings List of resources, papers and case studies from the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. |
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School Energy Conservation Ideas
http://www.peninsula.wednet.edu/conservation/Energy/School School Energy Conservation Ideas This is a concise list of over 90 tips for conserving energy in a school facility, compiled by a utilities manager and facilities planner |
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Myths about Energy in Schools.
http://www.energysmartschools.gov/ Myths about Energy in Schools. This publication from the EnergySmart Schools initiative examines some myths and misconceptions about energy in schools and provides facts that can help school districts make smarter energy choices. The myths discussed are: (1) energy isn't a major budget item for schools; (2) schools can't save much by being energy smart; (3) energy efficiency is unrelated to student performance; (4) energy improvements in existing buildings require major upfront investments; (5) new schools are energy efficient; (6) constructing an energy efficient school costs more; (7) designing energy efficient buildings takes more time; (8) tracking energy use isn't necessary; (9) local communities won't support energy improvements; and (10) help is hard to find. |
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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
http://www.wwtlearn.org.uk/index0.html The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Downloadable lesson plans, data sets, Factfiles and images about water, wetlands and wetland life. Designed for KS 1-3 teachers, linked to the English National Curriculum ? but adaptable for anywhere. Downloadable resource and briefing sheets about wetland issues for everyone from government to grassroots. A Kid's Zone with fun-packed games, including links to CD ROMs. Ideas for getting involved in saving wetlands at home, school and work. Links to wetland groups, sites and centres worldwide. |
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Industry Information - Careers, Courses and Info
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5104&IndustryGroupID=480 The environment industry provides goods and services that measure, prevent, limit, minimise or correct environmental damage to air, water and soil, as well as problems related to waste, noise and eco-systems. This includes cleaner technologies as well as products and services that reduce environmental risk and minimise pollution and resource use. The Australian environment industry is predominantly a collection of service industries, with government involvement in the provision of both waste and water management services. The majority of businesses operating in the industry are small-to-medium sized enterprises, although there are a small number of large firms active in the waste management sector and a number of large public enterprises supplying water and sewerage services. |
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