Teacher Resources
Hocking, Colin. (1999). Acid rain : teacher's guide. Berkeley, CA : Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley. QH545.A17 H62 1999 Grades 6-10 Subjects: Mathematics; Science
Always a river [microform] : supplemental environmental education curriculum on the Ohio River and water, grades K-12. (1991). Cincinnati, Ohio?] : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Microfiche EP 1.2:R 52/2 Grades K-12 Subjects: Fine Arts; Economics; Health; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies.
Daley, Michael J. (1998). Amazing sun fun activities. New York : Learning Triangle Press. TJ810 .D25 1998 Grades K-6 Subjects: Science; Social Studies
Frame, Kathy. (1995). Biology on a shoestring. Reston, Va. : National Association of Biology Teachers. QH317 .B56 1995X Grades 9-12. Subjects: Science
Hunken, Jorie. (1989). Botany for all ages : learning about nature through activities using plants. (1st ed.). Chester, Conn. : Globe Pequot Press. QK52.55 .H87 1989 Grade: 6-12 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
Horton, Robert Louis. (1994). Cycling back to nature v.3. Soils alive!: from tiny rocks to compost. [Washington, D.C.?] : National 4-H Council. TD157.15 .C935 1994 Grade: 5 & up Subject: Science; Social Studies
Hopkins, Susan. (1990). Discover the world : empowering children to value themselves, others and the earth. Philadelphia, PA ; Santa Cruz, CA : New Society Publishers. HQ783 .D5 1990 Grade: PreK-6 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Physical Education; Social Studies.
Schug, Mark C. (1997). Economics and the environment : eco detectives. New York : EconomicsAmerica, National Council on Economic Education. HC110.E5 S396 1997 Grade: Middle School Subjects: Economics, Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies
Energy, economics and the environment : case studies and teaching activities for elementary school. (1994). Office of School Assistance, Center for School Improvement and Performance, Indiana Department of Education. Indianapolis, IN : The Dept. GE77 .E53 1994
Energy, economics and the environment : case studies and teaching activities for high school. (1994?). Office of School Assistance, Center for School Improvement and Performance, Indiana Department of Education. Indianapolis, IN : The Dept. GE77 .E533 1994
Energy, economics and the environment : case studies and teaching activities for middle school. (199?). Office of School Assistance, Center for School Improvement and Performance, Indiana Department of Education. Indianapolis, IN : The Dept. GE77 .E534 1990 Grade 6-8 Subjects: Economics; Science; Social Studies
Braus, Judy. (1993). Environmental education in the schools : creating a program that works! [Washington, DC] : Peace Corps Information Collection and Exchange. GE77 .B73 1993X K-Adults Subjects: Economics; Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Physical Education; Science; Social Studies
Wilke, Richard J. (1993). Environmental education teacher resource handbook : a practical guide for K-12 environmental education. Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Press ; Arlington, Va. : In cooperation with National Science Teachers Association. Teaching Materials Collection Reference GE70 .E582 1993 Grade K-12
Roa, Michael L. ( 1993). Environmental science activities kit. San Francisco, Calif. ; [Great Britain] : Jossey-Bass. TMC GE77.R63 2002 Grades: 7-12 Subjects: Environemntal Science
Getting to know the waters of Yellowstone : an educator's guide. (1995). Bozeman, Mont. : The Watercourse. F722 .G47 1995 Grades: 4-12 Subjects: Language Arts; Science; and Social Studies
Braus, Judy. (1988). Geology : the active earth. Washington, D.C. : National Wildlife Federation. QE44 .G46 1988 Grade: K-8 Subjects: Fine Arts; Mathematics; Science
Pranis, Eve. (1997, c1990). Grow lab : activities for growing minds. Burlington, Vermont : National Gardening Association. SB55 .P73 1997 Grade: K-8 Subjects: Language Arts; Science; Social Studies
Science Museum of Minnesota. (1994). Hunters of the sky : an activity guide on birds of prey. St. Paul, Minn. : Science Museum of Minnesota. QL677.78 .S354 1994 Grade: 3-12 Subjects: Economics; Fine Arts; Language Arts; Science; Social Studies.
Murdoch, Kath. (1993). Ideas for environmental education in the elementary classroom. Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann. GE70 .M87 1993 Grade: K-8 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies.
Smith, Karlene Ray. (1994). Investigating science through bears. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press. LB1585 .S58 1994 Grade: 3-5 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Science; Social Studies
Caduto, Michael J. (1991). Keepers of the animals : Native American stories and wildlife activities for children. Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Pub. E98.F6 C11 1991 & teacher's guide. Grade: K-Adult Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Science; Social Studies
Lewis, Barbara A. (1995). The kid's guide to service projects : over 500 service ideas for young people who want to make a difference. Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit. HV41 .L455 1995 Grade: 6-12 Subjects: Health; Language Arts; Science; Social Studies
Let's reduce and recycle : curriculum for solid waste awareness : lesson plans for grades K-6 and 7-12. (1990). [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Rev. 1990). EP 1.17:530-SW-90-005 Grades: K-12 Subjects: Economics; Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies.
O'Connor, Maura. (1982). Living lightly in the city : an environmental education curriculum. Milwaukee, WI : Schlitz Audubon Center. QH541.2 .O256 Vols. 1-2 Grades: K-6 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics: Physical Education; Science; Social Studies. CHECK 1993 was in book
O'Connor, Maura. (1985-1995). Living lightly on the planet : a global environmental education curriculum guide. Milwaukee, WI : Schlitz Audubon Center. QH541.2 .O257 Vols. 1-2 Grade: 10-12. Subjects: Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies.
Levicoff, Judith. (1993). Magical migrating monarchs. Jenkintown, PA : Judith Levicoff. QL561.D3 L485 1993 Grade: 10-12 Subjects: Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies.
Killham, Amy. (1999). Making waves : how to put on a water festival. (3rd ed.). Lincoln, NE : Nebraska Groundwater Foundation. TD224.N2 K56 1999
The National Arbor Day Foundation's discovery curriculum : for use with middle grade students in or out of the classroom. (1993). [Nebraska City, NE] : The Foundation. QH541.2 .N38 1993 Grade: Middle School Subjects: Language Arts; Science
Caduto, Michael J. (1996). Native American gardening : stories, projects, and recipes for families. Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Pub. E98.A3 C24 1996 Grade: K-Adult Subjects: Fine Arts; Health; Language Arts; Science; Social Studies.
Parrella, Deborah. (1995). Project Seasons : hands-on activities for discovering the wonders of the world. (Rev. ed). Shelburne, Vt. : Shelburne Farms. LB1585.3 .P37 1995 Grade: PreK-6 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies
Westley, Joan. (1988). Rocks, sand and soil. Sunnyvale, CA : Creative Publications. LB1532 .R63 Grade: PreK-2 Subjects: Fine Arts, Science
Cornell, Joseph Bharat. (1989). Sharing the joy of nature : nature activities for all ages. (1st ed.). Nevada City, Calif., USA : Dawn Publications. QH51 .C78 1989 Grade: PreK-Adult Subject: Language Arts; Physical Education; Science; Social Studies.
Kupkowski, Gary. (1996). Urban forestry laboratory exercises for elementary, middle and high school students. [Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service. SB436 .U72 1996 (http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/uf/lab_exercises/cover.htm) Grade: K-12 Subjects: Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
Braus, Judy. (1992). Wading into wetlands. Washington, D.C. : National Wildlife Federation. QH87.3 .W32 1992X Grade: K-8. Subjects: Fine Arts; Health; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies.
Appelhof, Mary. (1993). Worms eat our garbage : classroom activities for a better environment. (1st ed.). Kalamazoo, Mich., U.S.A. : Flower Press. SB457 .A646 1993 Grade: K-12 Subjects: Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
Kesselheim, Alan S. (1995). WOW! : the wonders of wetlands / background material for teachers. St. Michael's, Md. : Environmental Concern ; Bozeman, Mont. : The Watercourse. QH541.5.M4 K4 1995X Grade: K-12 Subjects: Economics; Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies
Web Links
Ask a Biologist (Arizona State University's Life Sciences Visualization Group http://askabiologist.asu.edu/
Bubl Link / 5:15 Life Sciences http://bubl.ac.uk/link/linkbrowse.cfm?menuid=6410
Climate Change Wildlife and Wildlands : A Toolkit for Formal and Informal Educators  (United States Global Change Research Program)  http://www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/toolkit/
Classroom Earth http://www.classroomearth.org/
Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences : A guide for Individuals and Communities  (United States Global Change Research Program)  http://www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/climate-literacy
Conservation Education (U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service) http://fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation
Educator's Reference Desk http://www.eduref.org/
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse of Lesson Plans http://www.goenc.com/
Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Young Naturalists http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/young_naturalists/index.html
SEEK : MN Environmental Education Resources: www.seek.state.mn.us/
TeachersFirst.com http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Teaching Resources http://www.epa.gov/teachers/teachresources.htm

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