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  • - Science - Rocks, Fossils, Plate Tectonics
  • 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.energy.ca.gov/education/ Fun and flashy for children. One of my favorites! From art to reading to math this site provides fun activities that both teachers and students will love. Great for grades 3-8, but information for all is available. Based on problems in California, but understandable to those in Maine!
  • www.csf.concord.org Great site for books, curriculum planning, and lesson plans. Descriptions of teachers, schools, and ideas. Good for grades K-12.
  • www.secondnature.org Second Nature is a nonprofit organization that helps colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice. The site includes curricula, syllabi and learning activities from colleges all over.
  • www.freetheplanet.org/index.html Site for students to take action on global warming. An anti-corporate guide on how to help take care of the planet. Best used by high school students.
  • 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.globalresponse.org/ Youth and adults communicate about environmental issues. International letter campaign to prevent environmental degradation.

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