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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.csf.concord.org Great site for books, curriculum planning, and lesson plans. Descriptions of teachers, schools, and ideas. Good for grades K-12.
  • 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.ecouncil.ac.cr/linksect.html The decision-makers' entry point to sustainable development information on the Internet. The SD Gateway provides direct access to some of the best independent sustainable development institutes in the world.
  • 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.planetneighborhood.org/ learning activities related to the environment and education standards, with links to other sites that have free curricula.
  • www.thekidsaidssite.com How many children are infected with HIV every 3.5 seconds, click to discover the truth, and donate 15 seconds of sponsers' time towards prevention and treatment.
  • www.pbs.org/teachersource/science_tech/planetearth/ PBS's TV. program comes to the net! Based on the mini-series Journey to Planet Earth, the website helps teachers explore the world with their students. The site contains hands on lesson plans, a guide to videos, and international environmental websites!

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