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Starting Early: Environmental Education during the Early Childhood Years
When should environmental education begin--in the third grade; first grade; kindergarten? Even earlier. Environmental ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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The New Three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce
Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce: how do you help your children learn to take care of the environment?
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Energy Smart Schools
Atypical school district spends $400,000 each year on utility bills; some generate costs as high as $20 million per ...
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Save Our Oceans: 5 Things Your Kids Can Do
There's nothing worse than going to the beach only to find your favorite spot littered with trash. Luckily, it isn't ...
Source: Education.com
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Ten Ways to Green Your Home and Family
We use a lot of energy in our daily lives, for heating, cooling, lighting, appliances and transportation. There are ...
Source: Education.com
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Toxic Threats: What You Can Do
Toxins in the environment are more harmful to children because they are developing rapidly. Parents around California ...
Source: Action Alliance for Children
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Growing Green: Benefits of Composting and Organic Foods
Composting Composting is best. Burning leaves and other yard wastes pollutes the air and can lead to uncontrolled ...
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Greening a K-12 Curriculum
Seemingly small things can lead to big changes in a school, when the moment is right and the community is willing. But ...
Source: Center for Ecoliteracy
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Nature’s Not a Destination, It’s as Close as Your Backyard
Most parents think their children know an awful lot about nature and the environment, and for the most part, they do! ...
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Fact Sheet: Children's Health and Nature
Current State of Children’s Health Our children may be the first generation at risk of having a shorter lifespan ...
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Top Ten Green Toys for Earth Day
It's Earth Day this week: the perfect time to green up your kids' toy chest! We've combed the stacks for the...
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Nature Deficit Disorder: What You Need to Know
Kids need nature. According to experts, a lack of routine contact with nature could lead to stunted academic and...
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Top Green Toys for Earth Day 2010
Green may be the new black, but finding fun toys that are good for Mother Earth isn't always easy. Here are 13 green...
Source: Education.com -
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5 Ways to Green Up Your School
Want to get your child started down the road to a greener school? Here are the top 5 things kids can do to help green up...
Source: Education.com -
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"Trayless Tuesdays" in the School Cafeteria
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that New York City schools are trying out “Trayless Tuesdays” in their cafeterias in...
Source: Earth Talk
