The following is a list of other Environmental Education Resources

Outdoor Classroom/ Environmental Education Web Resources

Captain Planet

Foundation distributes grants to support hands-on environmental projects with youth. Applications are reviewed in March, June, September and December. Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500.

http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/

Sea World-Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards

Provides school groups K-12 who are working to protect and preserve the environment with monetary awards, national recognition and some fun! Eight winning schools are selected each year to receive $10,000. Nov. 30 DEADLINE!

http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm

PLT GreenWorks Grants

Project Learning Tree is providing small grants to eligible recipients for GreenWorks! Community Action Projects. A range of $200-$1,000 per project will be available. GreenWorks! grant proposals are collected yearly, normally in the Fall. Contact them directly for due date. Must be PLT certified to be eligible.

http://www.plt.org/greenworks/index.cfm

Toyota Tapestry Program

The 2003 Toyota TAPESTRY program will award 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and a minimum of 20 'mini-grants' of $2,500 each to K-12 science teachers. Interested teachers should propose innovative science projects that can be implemented in their school or school district over a one-year period. Toyota TAPESTRY projects demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a novel way of presenting science. If you have a great way to make science come alive, apply for a Toyota TAPESTRY grant.

http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/

Cottonwood Foundation

The Cottonwood Foundation offers small grants to local community organizations (including school-based groups) that use volunteer energies to protect the environment and promote cultural diversity. Cottonwood is interested primarily in funding that makes a difference for local community empowerment.
http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/

Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund of the Milwaukee Foundation gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other educational organizations whose efforts best reflect the message of creating natural landscapes using native plants and appreciating humankind's proper place in the web of life. Established by Wild Ones in 1996, the fund honors their 'philosophical compass', Lorrie Otto. They award grants for child-centered projects that create native plant landscapes or develop outdoor classrooms.

http://www.for-wild.com/seedmony.htm

America the Beautiful Fund

America the Beautiful Fund is a national non-profit that distributes FREE seeds
http://www.america-the-beautiful.org

http://www.kab.org/partners.asp?id=305&rid=306

National Gardening Association

The National Gardening Association awards hundreds of Youth Garden Grants to schools, neighborhood groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational programs throughout the United States. Each grant consists of an assortment of quality tools, seeds, and garden products generously contributed by leading companies from the lawn and garden industry, and valued at more than $750. typically the applications are available in February. The resources section has grants, web sites, free materials and more.

http://www.kidsgardening.com/

KidsGardening Thematic Explorations: A garden or habitat is a living laboratory for learning real-world skills, and the Thematic Explorations Library opens the door to a green curriculum. Looking to boost skills in measuring, calculating and problem solving? Check out Honing Math Skills in the Garden. If it’s social studies that needs a hands-on component, how about Growing Cultural Understanding? Other topics include Gardening for a Sustainable Future, Cultivating Literacy in the Garden, and - the newest topic -Linking Gardens and Nutrition.

http://www.kidsgardening.com/themes/theme-splash.asp

NGA idea list: http://www.kidsgardening.com/themes/theme-splash.asp

Build an Outdoor Classroom at Your School Grants

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine are offering this outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. This Grant program is for outdoor classroom proposals by K-12 public schools in the United States. Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Proposals are reviewed three times a year.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html

School Gardens

A project of Texas A&M University, this site provides a good introduction to school gardening. Categories include a step-by-step guide to building a school garden, ideas for themes and curricula, and ways to incorporate nutrition education into gardening. Also includes an outline of a year's worth of weekly gardening lesson plans.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/Child/school/sgintro.htm

http://www.gnps.org/SCHOOL2.HTM - schoolyard gardening resources

The Edible Schoolyard’s classroom resources

http://www.edibleschoolyard.org/cla_edures.html

Schoolyard Habitats: The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) created the Schoolyard Habitats project to help schools, teachers, students and community members in using school grounds as learning sites and for wildlife conservation. NWF recognizes the efforts of schools across the country by certifying schools that provide essential habitat for wildlife, as well as schools that integrate the use of their sites as teaching tools into their curriculum.

http://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/programoverview.cfm

Available FREE to schools nationwide, Getting Started, designed and published by the Center for EcoLiteracy in collaboration with Life Lab Science Program, includes instructions for selecting and preparing sites and maintaining gardens and for connecting gardens to the classroom. The Center for EcoLiteracy is donating copies of Getting Started to U.S. organizations working with schools outside of California. To request copies, please contact the Center: Center for Ecoliteracy 2528 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 info@ecoliteracy.org

http://www.ecoliteracy.org/publications/getting-started.html

Life Lab Science Program is committed to environmental stewardship by promoting science and garden-based education for all learners.

http://lifelab.org/index.html

California’s Integrated Waste Management’s School Gardens site

Encouraging and supporting school gardens provides children opportunities to make healthier food choices, participate more successfully in their educational experiences, learn about nutrient cycles, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment, community, and each other.

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/WasteReduce/Food/SchoolGarden.htm

additional web resources: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/Links/Garden.htm

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has developed this Outdoor Classroom curriculum with the goal of creating and upholding awareness about Iowa’s environment and the DOT’s incorporation of plant species into our transportation system.

http://www.enviro-explorers.com/outdoor_classroom_curriculum/fields_of_green.htm

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities’ Outdoor Learning Environments

http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/outdoor.cfm

Outdoor Classroom Council

http://www.eealliance.org/occ%20symposium/about_occ.htm

This year, Gardener’s Supply will award $12,000 in cash and products to 26

people across the country who are using gardening to make a difference. To

learn more about the awards, and how to nominate a gardener, visit

http://www.gardeners.com and click on the COMMUNITY tab for an online application. You can also call 1-888-239-1553 or e-mail us at crusader@gardeners.com

VIVA! GARDEN FOR SCHOOLS CONTEST

Deadline: May 31, 2006

50 VIVA! Garden Contest winners will receive a $250 Home Depot gift card and have their winning garden entry featured on the vivagarden.com Web site.

http://www.vivagarden.com/schools/contest.html

Place-based Learning and Student Achievement Research Citations

http://www.peecworks.org/PEEC/PEEC_Research/S0032637E
North American Association for Environmental Education- EE-Link

EE-Link is a resource designed to support students, teachers and professionals that support K-12 environmental education. Browse and search this site for a wealth of information and links on Environmental Education!!

http://www.eelink.net

Schoolyard Ecology activities search:

http://eelink.net/pages/EE+Activities+-+Schoolyard+Ecology

http://home.c2i.net/swan/

amazing international list of sites for genuine, oft-nature-based education

http://www.globe.gov/globe_flash.html

hands-on, global networking science/ environmental education program
Secret Agent Worms

Targeting grades 3-5, two secret agent worms will take students on an educational tour of E.A.R.T.H (Espionage Agents with Really Terrific Hair) Central. This interactive website, which launches in Spring 2006, will teach students about soil erosion, stormwater pollution, lakes and rivers, soil health, and, of course, worms.

http://www.secretagentworms.org

"Earth and Environmental Science: Research Overview" examines questions that scientists are pursuing: What part do we play in earth's changing climate? What can rock layers tell us about earth's history? How can we understand the forces that lead to earthquakes and volcanoes? How can organisms live without sunlight? How do long-term changes affect earth's ecosystems? (NSF)

http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/earth-environ/index.jsp

"Teach the Earth" offers hundreds of teaching activities, visualizations, and resources for teaching earth science. Categories include biosphere, climate change, energy/material cycles, geology and human health, geochemistry, hydrosphere and cryosphere, mineralogy, ocean systems, petrology, solar system, and earth history. Special sections are provided on using data and teaching quantitative skills. (NSF)

http://serc.carleton.edu/index.html

K-12 Service Learning Lesson Plans, Syllabi, and Curricula

http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/lesson_plans/index.php?link_set_id=2&category_id=171

"Ancient World Mapping Center" promotes cartography, historical geography, and geographical information science within the field of ancient studies. The Center is developing a community of scholars, teachers, and specialists to collaborate in the updating and expansion of the spatial and historical reference information assembled by the Classical Atlas Project. The Center also offers free digital maps of the ancient world for educational use. For most maps, a blank version suitable for quizzes and customization is provided. (NEH)

http://www.unc.edu/awmc/index.html

"Revising Himself: Walt Whitman and Leaves of Grass" is a virtual tour of Whitman's life tracing the 40-year history of his famous masterpiece, from when it was first published (1855) to the ninth and final edition (1892). Depicted are selected manuscript drafts, notes for poems, information on his changing career paths, first-hand correspondence, and treasures from friends and family. The site helps show how Whitman's vision of America influenced the course of American literature. (LOC)

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/whitman-home.html

EFIELD TRIPS

Check out the Spring 2006 eField Trip "Butterflies: Unlocking the Mystery of Metamorphosis" presented in an engaging format and designed to meet national education standards. Classrooms register for free. Also available now and through the rest of the year: Renewable Energy: POWERful Choices.

http://www.efieldtrips.org

"Exploring the Environment" features 25 online modules that put students in problem-based learning scenarios. In one module, students predict the impact of increased carbon dioxide on the wheat yield in Kansas. In another, they predict weather 48 hours in advance. Topics include coral reefs, climate change, the Everglades, mountain gorillas, rainforests, volcanoes, water quality, and ozone depletion. (NASA)

http://www.cet.edu/products/ete/overview.html

"Water on the Web" offers water science units and tools that help students understand and solve real environmental problems using advanced technology. Learn about aquatic ecology, water quality, and watersheds. See maps, summaries, and information on lakes and rivers nationwide. Use data visualization tools to watch data change through time and explore relationships among variables. (NSF)

http://waterontheweb.org/

EE RESOURCE GUIDES ON CD

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) has introduced its award-winning Environmental Education Resource Guides (EERGs) on CD. The EERGs provide teachers with background information, fact sheets, glossaries, and 50 lesson plans for grades K-5 on several air and water pollution - and protection - topics.

http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/355614

CLEANSWEEP USA: Six lessons for grades 4-8 on waste in the environment. Lessons focus on source reduction, recycling, composting, landfills, and waste to energy.

http://www.kab.org/kids/educators.htm

GEOEC LESSON PLANS

Global, Environmental, and Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC) Web site offers downloadable, free unit and lesson plans (Grades 1-9) designed to help teachers integrate environmental themes into their curriculum.

http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/355615

"NASA Connect: Sun-Earth Day" features teacher guides and other resources for studying sun-earth connections and celebrating Sun-Earth Day. In "Ancient Observatories," students measure the movement of the sun and find solar noon. In "Venus Transit," students learn about scale models and the "astronomical unit," which is used to determine distances from the earth to other planets and stars. In "Dancing in the Night Sky," students learn about the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. (NASA)

http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2006/events/broadcasts.php

THE CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGN

The lesson plans were created by The Clean Air Campaign and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, involving a collaboration of educators, environmentalists and health experts to ensure that they are scientifically accurate, highly engaging to students and practical for classroom application.

http://www.cleanaircampaign.com/index.php/cac/for_schools/clean_air_lesson_plans

THE SCOOP ON SOIL

National Geospatial Development Center presents these educational pages featuring "The Soil Game," hands-on educational materials, posters, lesson plans, and links to other soil-info resources.

http://www.ngdc.wvu.edu/~hferguson/educationNGDC/

International Migratory Bird Day – MAY 13, 2006

http://www.birdday.org/imbd.htm
http://www.fws.gov/birds/imbd/materials.html
Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology

Fun activity ideas and support materials about birds and conduct inquiry-based research.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/schoolyard/

The Birdhouse Network

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse/instructions/

http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/edulinks.html

USFWS links to migratory bird-related sites

AWAKE (All Wild About KY’s Environment)

All Wild About Kentucky's Environment (AWAKE) is a web site for all Kentuckians!! It is a site with many different kinds of information for all audiences: students, teachers, hunters, anglers, and all of us who love and want to know more about Kentucky's environment.

http://www.kentuckyawake.org

Kentucky’s Schoolyard Habitat Program

Habitat loss is the single most serious problem facing Kentucky wildlife today. Natural lands and farms are being converted into suburban developments at an ever-increasing rate. Help save habitat by participating in Backyard Wildlife, a habitat improvement program designed to encourage and recognize the efforts of suburban homeowners and schools who create habitat for wildlife in backyards and on school grounds. Teach kids the value of native wildlife by creating your own Outdoor Classroom. Up to 2-dozen surplus plants may be donated to schools with a plan for a habitat garden. (For additional instruction, you may also sign up for any of the backyard habitat workshops, scheduled regularly at the Salato Wildlife Education Center). In recognition of your efforts on behalf of wildlife, you can apply to have your backyard or outdoor classroom certified as an official Backyard Wildlife Habitat Site. Certified habitat sites receive:
An attractive Backyard Wildlife Certificate, suitable for framing
A "Going Wild in my Back Yard" sign to proudly display
Plus! The Outstanding Residential Habitat and Outdoor Classroom of the year will receive special recognition at our annual awards ceremony!

For more information, call 502-564-5280!

http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/navigation.asp?cid=229&NavPath=C108

http://www.uky.edu/Ag/IPM/teachers/outdoorclassrm/odc.html

Integrated Pest management for the Outdoor Classroom

http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Forestry/McLaren/

old resources for UK outdoor classroom newsletter

http://www.wmes.marion.k12.ky.us/outdoor_classroom.htm

West Marion Elementary’s outdoor classroom

http://www.biology.eku.edu/kybluebirds.html

http://www.biology.eku.edu/kbs/outdoorclass.html

KY Bluebird Society possibilities for outdoor classroom – live cam bluebird boxes are now being offered for KY schools and educators.

KY Outdoor Classroom Tidbit: The Cumberland Valley RC&D Council, Inc. has assisted numerous schools in planning, funding, and implementing outdoor classrooms and environmental education centers. The Clay County (KY) High School Outdoor Classroom has received national recognition.

http://www.gold.ky.gov/grants/lwcf.htm

The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, to acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks. JULY 1 DEADLINE!

E-Museum of West Kentucky’s Natural History

http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/Howard.Whiteman/emuseum.shtml

KY Flora and Fauna

http://www.biology.eku.edu/KOS/kyflorafauna.html

Wildflowers of Western Kentucky

http://knps.org/wildflowers/

The KY Native Plant Society's homepage is http://www.knps.org/

Native Plants for Your Backyard

http://www.fws.gov/southeast/ea/Fun_Facts/fun_index.html

Family-run Kentucky native plant nursery selling wildflowers, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses that are native to the Eastern United States...

In Georgetown, KY...

http://www.shootingstarnursery.com/

Kentucky Native Plant Evaluation

http://www.uky.edu/Ag/NewCrops/nativeplants.htm

Attracting Butterflies with Native Plants

http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/for/for98/for98.pdf

Trees, Shrubs, and Vines that Attract Wildlife

http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/PUBS/for/for68/for68.pdf

Wild About Wildflowers

http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/PUBS/for/for71/for71.pdf

UK Cooperative Extension's list of publications

http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/pubs.htm

Kentucky native plant suppliers

http://www.plantnative.org/nd_kytomt.htm

"Pollinators" poster available for teachers on http://www.nappc.org/

Kentucky PRIDE’s downloadable classroom units

http://www.kentuckypride.com/campaigns/educators/units.htm

Working with and for you – participating & supporting organizations from this outdoor classroom workshop:

Kentucky Environmental Education Council

http://keec.ky.gov/

KY Association for Environmental Education

http://www.kaee.org

Find out what’s new in EE in KY, peruse the newsletter, learn about the state conference that happens each fall, and seek EE help.

Murray State University’s Center for Environmental Education

http://coekate.murraystate.edu/cee/ Resource List found here!!!!!!!!!

Updated recently for the Center’s 30-year celebration!!!!

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/

Calloway County Middle School

http://www.calloway.k12.ky.us/schools/middleschool1/middleschool/middleschool.htm

Soil Conservation Districts of Kentucky
http://www.conservation.ky.gov/condistricts/

Kentucky Division for Air Quality

http://www.air.ky.gov/

Kentucky Ornithological Society

http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos.htm

Vesuvio Coffee

Several of these coffees are organically grown and OCIA, QAI and/or RainforestAlliance (ECO-OK) certified. They are also shade grown and “Birdfriendly.” Most of Vesuvio coffees are “FairTrade” certified. (Underlined items are hyperlinked on digital document.)

http://www.vesuviocoffee.com/

http://www.vesuviocoffee.com/murray- for free delivery in the Murray area

Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

http://www.fws.gov/southeast/clarksriver/

Green Teacher Magazine: http://www.greenteacher.com/

National Inquirer Middle School Science Journal

Urban & Community Forestry – USDA Forest Service

http://www.naturalinquirer.usda.gov/

Land Between the Lakes Association - “Friends of LBL”

http://www.friendsoflbl.org/