January
Project-Based Learning: Environmental Projects
Student created projects about the environment
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/wue/studentprojects.html#water
Goin’ With the Flow…Involving Students in Hands-on Stream Improvement Projects
http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/education/goflow.pdf?amp;tabid=905
EPA - Service Learning: Education Beyond the Classroom – Highlights environmental projects done by students throughout the country
http://www.epa.gov/osw/education/pdfs/svclearn.pdf
Experience-Based Environmental Projects - Experience-based environmental learning is an opportunity to learn through one's own lifestyle and actions.
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/enviroprojects/index.html
Kids Honored for Green Projects - Project Reservoir was designed, implemented, and maintained by the students. It's focused on the student's efforts to help revitalize and transform an abandoned local reservoir into a first class, state-recognized recreation and education center.
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3757171
Classroom Management for Project-Based Learning Work
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/11/classroom-management-project-based-learning-work
Another Take on Earth Day – Project-Based Learning
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/classroom-solutions/2010/04/another-take-earth-day
Books – For Educators and Students
Archer, J. 1998. To Save the Earth. Penguin Group (USA).
Arthus-Bertrand, Y., et al. 2004. Future of the Earth: An Introduction to Sustainable Development for Young Readers. HNA Books.
Berry, J.W. 2001. Every Kid's Guide to Saving the Earth. Warehousing & Fulfillment Specialists, LLC.
Byrnes, P. 1997. Environmental Pioneers. Oliver Press, Inc.
Cherry, L. 2002. River Ran Wild: An Environmental History. Harcourt Children's Books.
Clare, P. 2009. Living Green: Saving Our Earth. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
Collard, S.B. 2000. Acting for Nature: What Young People around the World Have Done to Protect the Environment. Heyday Books.
Dr. Seuss. 1971. The Lorax. Random House, Incorporated.
Doherty, B. 2002. Ideas and Actions in the Green Movement. Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Elkington, J., D. Hill, J. Hailes, and J. Mekower.1990. Going Green: A Kid's Handbook to Saving the Planet. Viking Children's Books.
Gay, K. 1993. Caretakers of the Earth. Enslow Publishers, Incorporated.
Graham, K. 1996. Contemporary Environmentalists. Facts on File, Inc.
Graham, K. and G. Chandler. 1996. Environmental Hereos: Success Stories of People at Work for the Earth. Pruett Publishing Company.
Halpin, M. 2004. It's Your World - If You Don't Like It, Change It: Activism for Teens. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Holmes, A. 1993. I Can Save the Earth: A Kid's Handbook for Keeping Earth Healthy and Green. Silver Burdett Press.
Jakobson, C. 1992. Think About: The Environment. Walker & Company.
McKay, K., J. Bonnin, and D. de Rothschild. 2008. True Green Kids: 100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planet. Natl Geographic Soc Childrens Boks.
Riley, T. 2007. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Living. Alpha Books.
Rooney, F. 2007. Exceptional Women Environmentalists. Orca Book Publishers.
Schwartz, L. and B. Armstrong. 1990. Earth Book for Kids: Activities to Help Heal the Environment. Creative Teaching Press, Inc.
Sivertsen, L. and T. Sivertsen. 2008. Generation Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life. Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group.
Sonneborn, L. 2007. The Environmental Movement: Protecting Our Natural Resources. Facts on File.
Stille, D.R. 2005. Natural Resources: Using and Protecting Earth’s Supplies. Capstone Press, Inc.
Suzuki, D. 1992. Looking at the Environment. Jossey-Bass.
The Earthworks Group. 1990. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth. Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Wadsworth. G. 1992. Rachel Carson: Voice for the Earth. Lerner Publishing Group.
Wall, D. 1993. Green History: An Anthology of Environmental Literature, Philosophy and Politics. Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Whitman, S. 1994. This Land is Your Land: The American Conservation Movement. Lerner Publishing Group.
