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Related Links for Kids and Teachers:
Teachers
The following is a list of online resources for teachers that will help you develop an environmental curriculum for your class.
  • www.ourearth.org – Environmental website with loads of great information including links to zoo and wildlife webcams. Also lists events nationwide.
  • http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2005/5/05.05.08.x.html – A great paper discussing where our trash goes.
  • http://www.earth911.com
  • http://www.conservatree.com
  • http://www.kid-at-art.com – Marilyn’s Imagination Factory. There is no machinery at The Imagination Factory, and smokestacks don't pollute the air. Instead, they teach children and their caregivers creative ways to recycle by making art.
  • http://www.nwf.org/ – This National Wildlife Federation site has lots of valuable information for teachers and students.
  • http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/ – This site has information on worm bins and vermicomposting.
  • http://www.eelink.net Environmental Education on the Internet has a wide variety of educational resources for teachers.
  • http://www.kab.org/ – Keep America Beautiful site has lots of materials for teachers to use in the classroom.
  • http://www.werc.net// – Waste Management Education and Research Consortium (WERC).
  • http://www.cygnus-group.com/ – Cygnus Group website is designed to provide individuals and organizations with information regarding the most efficient and effective ways to reduce waste and conserve resources.

  • Elementary Students
    The following is a list of links that elementary aged students can visit to get information on the 3 R’s, play games and do activities of all kinds.
  • www.ourearth.org – Environmental website with loads of great information including links to zoo and wildlife webcams. Also lists events nationwide.
  • http://www.earth911.com
  • http://www.conservatree.com
  • http://www.kid-at-art.com – Marilyn’s Imagination Factory. There is no machinery at The Imagination Factory, and smokestacks don't pollute the air. Instead, they teach children and their caregivers creative ways to recycle by making art.
  • http://www.ran.org/ran/kids_action/index1.html – This very informative site, brought to you by the Rainforest Action Network, has art galleries and resources for kids and teachers.
  • http://www.earthdog.com/ – This is a fun site for kids that has games and other links.
  • http://www.epa.gov/kids/garbage.htm – The Environmental Protection Agency’s Explorers Club is an excellent site for kids with all kinds of great information.
  • http://www.nwf.org/kids/ – National Wildlife Federation’s site for kids. Great graphics and info.
  • http://www.kab.org/ – Keep America Beautiful site has lots of fun stuff for kids. Have some fun while you learn some tips on safe ways to handle trash. Check it out!

  • Jr. High Teens
    The following is a list of links for Junior High students. Also see Related Links for more information to do those homework assignments or just for fun.
  • www.ourearth.org – Environmental website with loads of great information including links to zoo and wildlife webcams. Also lists events nationwide.
  • http://www.earth911.com
  • http://www.conservatree.com
  • http://www.nwf.org/kids/cool/ – This is the National Wildlife Federations Cool Tour site.
  • http://www.kid-at-art.com – Marilyn’s Imagination Factory. There is no machinery at The Imagination Factory, and smokestacks don't pollute the air. Instead, they teach children and their caregivers creative ways to recycle by making art.
  • http://www.kab.org/ – Keep America Beautiful site has lots of fun stuff for kids. Have some fun while you learn some tips on safe ways to handle trash. Check it out!
  • http://www.epa.gov/kids/garbage.htm – The Environmental Protection Agency’s Explorers Club is an excellent site for kids with all kinds of great information.



  • High School Teens
    The following links are for High School teens. Also seeRelated Links for many more interesting links.
  • www.ourearth.org – Environmental website with loads of great information including links to zoo and wildlife webcams. Also lists events nationwide.
  • http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2005/5/05.05.08.x.html – A great paper discussing where our trash goes.
  • http://www.earth911.com
  • http://www.conservatree.com
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