11/04/2009
11/03/2009
Earth 3.0 Resources in Film and Online
Creative ways to learn, take action, and participate in sustainability
By Rachel Mahan
LEARN
Google Ocean
Google Earth now lets you tour the oceans. Explore surface and seafloor features, including the depths of the Mariana Trench. You can also learn about ocean programs or trace a whale shark’s path.
http://earth.google.com/ocean
Current Climate
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program Web site features up-to-date research on climate change carried out by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA and 11 other federal agencies.
http://www.climatescience.gov/
Extinction Revival
Species loss might sound depressing but not on Scientific American’s 60-Second Extinction Countdown blog. Suspense over species on the brink is peppered with stories of hard-earned successes.
www.ScientificAmerican.com/blog/60-second-extinction
Green Report Card
Does your college make the eco-grade? Find out which schools in the U.S. and Canada earned high marks on the College Sustainability Report Card in areas such as green buildings and student involvement.
http://www.greenreportcard.org/
WATCH
Fuel
Discover what our thirst for oil is doing to us and find hope for alternative sources of energy in this award-winning 2008 documentary.
http://thefuelfilm.com/
Under the Sea 3-D
Explore the oceans with narrator Jim Carrey in this 2009 3-D underwater adventure shown in IMAX theaters.
www.imax.com/underthesea
PARTICIPATE
Sustainability Festival
Green Festival, which calls itself the largest green-living event, is coming to a handful of major cities in 2009, including San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. You can sample green products, food and information responsibly: at least 97 percent of all waste from the event is recycled, reused or composted.
http://www.greenfestivals.org/
Better Design
View and vote for your favorite posters, logos, product designs, and more for a better planet at the Web site of Design 21: Social Design Network, in partnership with UNESCO.
http://www.design21sdn.com/
TAKE ACTION
Change Your Style
Wearable Collections says textiles account for nearly 6 percent of New York City’s total annual waste. As an alternative, the organization sets up and empties recycling bins in apartment buildings, reselling salvageable clothing, shoes, handbags, linens and towels to raise money for charity. Contact them to find a bin near you or to start a program in your community.
http://wearablecollections.com/index.php
Carbon Pooling
Use iCarpool to share rides with co-workers and community members and keep track of your carbon dioxide emissions savings.
www.icarpool.com/en/MainPage/aspx
Green-Collar Jobs
Turn your pink slip green with a job search on AlternativeEnergy.com, powered by CareerBuilder.com. Browse the database for employment opportunities in energy and the environment.
http://alternativeenergy.com/jobs
Freecycle
One person’s junk is another person’s treasure on the Freecycle Network, where members can find used wares nearby that would otherwise be tossed with the trash. Give and receive anything from furniture to bicycles.
http://www.freecycle.org/
INSPIRE KIDS
Eco-Imagination
Parents: get the kids off the couch. Many of the toys from this online store and blog, designed to spark children’s imaginations, are made from eco-friendly materials according to fair trade practices.
http://imaginechildhood.com/
Naturally Fun
Forget poker and trivia. Try Betting on Nature or Bioviva instead. The card and board games from Earth Smart Games make learning about the environment fun and engaging.
http://www.earthsmartgames.com/
Book Smart
The Children’s Education Series from independent publisher Nomad Press helps kids explore the world around them as well as far-off places. Learn how to identify animal tracks or to construct a battery.
http://www.nomadpress.net/
By Rachel Mahan
LEARN
Google Ocean
Google Earth now lets you tour the oceans. Explore surface and seafloor features, including the depths of the Mariana Trench. You can also learn about ocean programs or trace a whale shark’s path.
http://earth.google.com/ocean
Current Climate
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program Web site features up-to-date research on climate change carried out by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA and 11 other federal agencies.
http://www.climatescience.gov/
Extinction Revival
Species loss might sound depressing but not on Scientific American’s 60-Second Extinction Countdown blog. Suspense over species on the brink is peppered with stories of hard-earned successes.
www.ScientificAmerican.com/blog/60-second-extinction
Green Report Card
Does your college make the eco-grade? Find out which schools in the U.S. and Canada earned high marks on the College Sustainability Report Card in areas such as green buildings and student involvement.
http://www.greenreportcard.org/
WATCH
Fuel
Discover what our thirst for oil is doing to us and find hope for alternative sources of energy in this award-winning 2008 documentary.
http://thefuelfilm.com/
Under the Sea 3-D
Explore the oceans with narrator Jim Carrey in this 2009 3-D underwater adventure shown in IMAX theaters.
www.imax.com/underthesea
PARTICIPATE
Sustainability Festival
Green Festival, which calls itself the largest green-living event, is coming to a handful of major cities in 2009, including San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. You can sample green products, food and information responsibly: at least 97 percent of all waste from the event is recycled, reused or composted.
http://www.greenfestivals.org/
Better Design
View and vote for your favorite posters, logos, product designs, and more for a better planet at the Web site of Design 21: Social Design Network, in partnership with UNESCO.
http://www.design21sdn.com/
TAKE ACTION
Change Your Style
Wearable Collections says textiles account for nearly 6 percent of New York City’s total annual waste. As an alternative, the organization sets up and empties recycling bins in apartment buildings, reselling salvageable clothing, shoes, handbags, linens and towels to raise money for charity. Contact them to find a bin near you or to start a program in your community.
http://wearablecollections.com/index.php
Carbon Pooling
Use iCarpool to share rides with co-workers and community members and keep track of your carbon dioxide emissions savings.
www.icarpool.com/en/MainPage/aspx
Green-Collar Jobs
Turn your pink slip green with a job search on AlternativeEnergy.com, powered by CareerBuilder.com. Browse the database for employment opportunities in energy and the environment.
http://alternativeenergy.com/jobs
Freecycle
One person’s junk is another person’s treasure on the Freecycle Network, where members can find used wares nearby that would otherwise be tossed with the trash. Give and receive anything from furniture to bicycles.
http://www.freecycle.org/
INSPIRE KIDS
Eco-Imagination
Parents: get the kids off the couch. Many of the toys from this online store and blog, designed to spark children’s imaginations, are made from eco-friendly materials according to fair trade practices.
http://imaginechildhood.com/
Naturally Fun
Forget poker and trivia. Try Betting on Nature or Bioviva instead. The card and board games from Earth Smart Games make learning about the environment fun and engaging.
http://www.earthsmartgames.com/
Book Smart
The Children’s Education Series from independent publisher Nomad Press helps kids explore the world around them as well as far-off places. Learn how to identify animal tracks or to construct a battery.
http://www.nomadpress.net/
Scientific American
Energy and Sustainability News, articles, and information
including ...
including ...
- Alternative energy
- Clean air policy
- Climate
- Ecology
- Environment
- Energy Technology
- Green living
11/02/2009
Energy Education Program (by Texas)
Energy Education is an interactive curriculum supplement on CD for secondary-school science students, funded by the U. S. Department of Energy and the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). The educational program built around this material strives to lay the foundation for environmental stewardship in teachers and students though critical thinking and problem-solving.
The supplement begins by introducing scientific principles of energy and fuels, and then proceeds to investigate specific topics: the nature and extent of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, the economics and environmental effects of energy use, and energy technology.
Energy Education has 34 activities/investigations, including two web-based lessons and one interactive Flash-based investigation. The approach balances technology and hands-on activities. Multiple electronic resources are used to help teachers meet the Texas Education Agency's Long-Range Plan for Technology and advanced students' learning needs, clarify and extend concepts, establish partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, and help integrate TEKS into computer-based classroom activities.
The supplement begins by introducing scientific principles of energy and fuels, and then proceeds to investigate specific topics: the nature and extent of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, the economics and environmental effects of energy use, and energy technology.
Energy Education has 34 activities/investigations, including two web-based lessons and one interactive Flash-based investigation. The approach balances technology and hands-on activities. Multiple electronic resources are used to help teachers meet the Texas Education Agency's Long-Range Plan for Technology and advanced students' learning needs, clarify and extend concepts, establish partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, and help integrate TEKS into computer-based classroom activities.
Energy Information Administration
Official energy statistics from U.S. government, an A-Z directory of energy information on renewable energy and non-renewable energy.
Kids page for classroom projects, game and energy basics is with new feature !
Kids page for classroom projects, game and energy basics is with new feature !
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Official information about energy efficiency and renewable energy from U.S. department of energy.
Kids saving energy site is for kid's interest and self-learning.
Kids saving energy site is for kid's interest and self-learning.
National Energy Education Development Project
The mission of the National Energy Education Development 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.
NEED works with energy companies, agencies and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation's schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management.
NEED works with energy companies, agencies and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation's schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management.
Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
You can learn all knowledges of energy efficiency you need regarding products, new homes, home improvement, commercial buildings and industry plants. All educational publications are offered free of charge, also available electronically
Essential information includes job opportunity, educational & workforce development, internships, fellowships, scholarships and competitions.
Energy Star kids is especially recommended !
Teachers and parents can find energy facts, excellent lesson plans and download as well.
You can learn all knowledges of energy efficiency you need regarding products, new homes, home improvement, commercial buildings and industry plants. All educational publications are offered free of charge, also available electronically
Essential information includes job opportunity, educational & workforce development, internships, fellowships, scholarships and competitions.
Energy Star kids is especially recommended !
Teachers and parents can find energy facts, excellent lesson plans and download as well.
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