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    • www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_teen.htm An 'A' through 'Z' guide of materials good for teaching, a leading place to science websites. Examples of energy efficient schools. Material for grades K-12 available.
    • www.GlobalLearningNJ.org/ Global Learning, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization that translates the world's growing interdependence into educational activities for teachers, students, librarians, and educational systems, from elementary school through college and in community settings. Sustaining the Future: Activities for
      • Environmental Education in US History, for high schools; (contents & sample lesson)
      • A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for World History & Cultures, for high schools; (contents & sample lesson) 
      • Making Global Connections in the Middle School: Lessons on the Environment, Development & Equity. (contents & sample lesson)
    • www.eelink.net/classroomresources-directories.html A project of the North American Association for Environmental Education, this website lists classroom activities, resources and directories. Good biological science references.
    • www.cnie.org/ A teacher reference tool. From national to local level, the site is a library of information. Great for college students looking for internships and jobs.
    • www.giraffe.org/heroes%20program.htm Kids hear stories of heroes, tell their own heroes' stories, and exercise their own heroic qualities to build more humane and sustainable societies. For grades 3-8.
    • www.eanetwork.org An easy way to become politically involved in the worlds fight against environmental degradation as well as other basic human rights.
    • www.pirg.org Student and adult action group that promotes political and human rights. Good for those in high school and college.

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