Resource Library
Our ever-growing resource library has the tools and information you need to improve your community environment. You can scroll through the list in its entirety or click below for a specific section.
State & Local Resources
Youth Resources
Grant Funding Programs
Federal Programs
Teacher Resources
Green Games & Activities
Do you have a resource to add? Send us an email and we'll include it to the library.
State & Local Resources
Adopt-a-Beach - This program offers organizations both large and small the chance to keep Texas beaches clean, safe and beautiful.
Adopt-a-Highway - The Adopt-a-Highway program gives groups the opportunity to help their communities by collecting litter and beautifying roadsides.
Arbor Day - Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Learn about Arbor Day history, how to celebrate Arbor Day in your community, and more.
Don't Mess with Texas - Since the Don’t Mess with Texas campaign began in 1986, hundreds of tons of trash have been removed from Texas roadways. But with over 23 million people living in our state, there’s a lot more to do. Check out our many programs and activities, and learn how you can help. It’s what Real Texans do.
Earth 911 - Guide to local resources including recycling centers, how to recycle, pollution prevention, and how help protect the environment.
E-Recycling Resources - This TCEQ web site includes Texas state law regarding electronics recycling and waste reduction, with important information for consumers, manufacturers and retailers.
Paperrecycles.org - Created by the Paper Industry Association Council, or PAIC, this web site offers a how-to when creating recycling programs for your office, school and community.
Make an Environmental Complaint - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is available 24 hours every day to receive complaints under its jurisdiction.
Report a Litterer - The Report a Litterer program allows Texans to turn in any people they observe tossing things out of their vehicle or accidentally littering from an uncovered load.
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) - SEPA is a resource for non-profits that offers information about solar technologies, policies and programs.
Stop Trashing Texas - Stop Trashing Texas refers to the SEP projects administered by KTB through funding by TCEQ's Supplemental Environmental Projects Program, which includes cleanup of waterways and illegal dumps. More information can be found on the SEP information sheet and at the TCEQ web site.
Take Care of Texas - Take Care of Texas is a statewide campaign from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality designed to involve all Texans in lifestyle and habit changes that will help improve air and water quality, conserve water and energy, reduce waste, and save individuals a little money in the process.
The Texas Environmental Education Partnership (TEEP) - The Texas Environmental Education Partnership (TEEP) is a coalition focused on building and supporting a framework for environmental education (EE) for Texas.
Texas Downtown Association - The Texas Downtown Association fosters development and revitalization to enhance the economic vitality of Texas downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts by providing resources, networking opportunities, education and advocacy.
Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center (TIDRC) - TIDRC provides resources for local community professionals to address illegal dumping and burning: On-site classes and seminars for professionals and elected officials; and, books and other resource materials on the subject. KTB is a supporting agency of TIDRC's Stop Trashing Texas program, and along with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, helps coordinate the cleanup of illegal dumps across the state.
Texas Main Street Program - The Texas Main Street Program, part of the Texas Historical Commission's Community Heritage Development Division, helps Texas cities revitalize their historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts by utilizing preservation and economic development strategies.
Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) - A state-wide chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, TXSES is a non-profit organization with a mission of renewable energy education and outreach.
Texas Tree Planting Guide - This site from the Texas Forest Service provides a custom tree selector, tools, and helpful tips for planting trees at your home or in your community.
Waste Management "Cover Your Load" - Waste Management and Don't Mess with Texas participate every summer in a public education campaign to remind area residents to “cover your load” when bringing unwanted debris to area landfills to prevent accidental litter.
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Youth Resources
American Community Gardening Association - National membership organization promoting community gardens
Farmer Brown's Garden Path - Information on "square foot" gardening
Kidsgardening - Sponsored by the National Gardening Association, this page includes information on youth garden grants, a resource directory and a school garden registry, among other things.
Sustainable Agricultural Resources for Teachers - U.S. Department of Agriculture webpage that included resources, contacts, books and articles
Aggie Horticulture for Kids - Texas A&M University Horticulture Program. Includes information on gardening, nutrition, composting, etc.
KinderGardens - Texas A&M University. Information and research on children's gardens, gardening with children, survey, etc.
School Gardens - Texas A&M University. Information on how to build school gardens, design considerations, curricula, etc.
Youth Garden Grants - The National Gardening Association's KidsGardening.com annually awards 400 Youth Garden Grants to schools and other programs throughout the United States. The grants may be awarded to groups who plan on gardening with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18.
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Grant Funding Programs
American Forests ReLeaf Grant Program
Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants
Foundation Center - A great resource for locating funds and learning tips for writing your next grant proposal.
National Gardening Association / Home Depot Garden Grants
Rockefeller Family Fund the Environment
Texas Clean Bus Grants
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)
The Nature of Learning Grant Program
Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers
U.S. EPA Environmental Education Grants Program
U.S. EPA Region 9 Project Grants
4-H Tree Planting Grants
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Federal Programs
Green Schools Caucus - A bipartisan House of Representatives caucus created to promote green building practices in schools
EnergySmart Schools Program - A DOE program through which the department "seeks to catalyze significant improvements in energy efficiency in the nation's K-12 schools at a time of enormous opportunity."
Energy Star for K-12 School Districts - An EPA program that provides tools and resources for K-12 school districts to implement Energy Star technologies.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - The LEED Green Building Rating System is a priority program of the US Green Building Council. It is a voluntary building rating system based on existing proven technology. LEED standards evaluate environmental performance from a 'whole building' perspective over a building's life cycle, providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a green building.
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) - Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, this website provides extensive resource lists that cover planning, design, financing, construction, and the operation and maintenance of school facilities. The lists are annotated bibliographies and include links to full text publications and related Web sites, descriptions of books, studies, reports and journal articles. Specific topics pertaining to green building include daylighting, high performance school buildings, energy savings, indoor air quality, and much more. Look for the resource list on their website.
U.S. Green Building Council - The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. LEED is a program of the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Teacher Resources
Alliance to Save Energy - The Green Schools program is specifically geared toward school districts looking to make their existing buildings more efficient. The website offers helpful guidelines for starting a program. Also available through the website are free materials that include key learning concepts for green schools, an annotated bibliography of green schools instructional resources, curriculum materials, and information about ways to save energy in schools. The Alliance to Save Energy produces a green schools newsletter and organizes the "Earth Apple Awards" - prizes for schools that use energy efficiently.
Captain Planet Foundation - The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Through environmental education, the Captain Planet Foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live. The Captain Planet Foundation has awarded grants around the country. Check out what's being done in your area, and perhaps you will be inspired to pursue funding from them to implement a hands-on environmental project in your community.
Earth Force - Allows you to search for local events and programs involving kids and the environment
Eco-Schools - Involves seven steps that any school can adopt. Based on the elements of an environmental management program, the process involves a wide range of stakeholders but it is pupils who must play the most important role. Although Eco-Schools may be awarded a Green Flag after a period, the process is on-going and schools must continue to work towards their objectives and re-apply for the award in the future.
Energy Action Coalition - The Campus Climate Challenge is a project of more than 30 leading youth organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Challenge leverages the power of young people to organize on college campuses and high schools across Canada and the U.S. to win 100% Clean Energy policies at their schools. The Challenge is growing a generation-wide movement to stop global warming, by reducing the pollution from our high schools and colleges down to zero, and leading our society to a clean energy future.
Facing the Future - A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and motivating today's students to be responsible stewards of tomorrow's world. The organization develops and delivers standards-based hands-on lessons, student textbooks, curriculum units, and professional development opportunities for educators that promote critical thinking on global issues, sustainability and positive solutions. Facing the Future curriculum is in use in all 50 U.S. states and over 60 countries by teachers and students in grades K-12, in undergraduate and graduate classes, and across multiple subject areas.
Free the Planet! - Works to expand and strengthen the student environmental movement, provide resources for student activists, and work with students to win campaigns for strong environmental protections.
Green Schools Energy Project - Designed for high school students, this 30-page manual is an excellent way of engaging students in a process of research about energy use within their own schools. In addition to outlining the environmental effects of non-renewable electricity, this manual offers step-by-step guides for implementing energy saving projects in schools. The authors base the manual on their own experiences as students working to make their schools greener.
Green Schools Resource List - A resource list to help you build a strong, high-performing green school, provided by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.
Green Teacher - A non-profit organization which publishes resources to help educators, both inside and outside of schools, to promote global and environmental awareness among young people from elementary through high school. The organization's primary activity is the publication of Green Teacher, a quarterly magazine full of teaching ideas from successful green educators. Each issue of Green Teacher offers perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical cross-curricular activities for various grade levels, and reviews of the latest teaching resources.
Go Green Initiative - Absolutely free to all schools. Provides free resources to educate and generate ideas for ways to make your school greener. Free registration to all schools to become registered as a Go Green school. After completing free registration, your school receives access to all the tools, training and funding opportunities you'll need to make your program a success. Once registered, you will be eligible for any funding opportunities in your area. As resources, grants and special events are available, you will be notified, so that your Go Green school can choose from an ever-increasing menu of options through the Go Green network.
H-E-B School Recycling Program - Help your school raise money while educating children on the importance of recycling.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Sustainable Schools - This listserv is committed to helping schools incorporate sustainability into the critical dimensions of independent school life: mission and planning, curriculum, physical operations, faculty and staff development, community outreach and service, and student life/opportunities. The focus of this list is intentionally broad, so that NAIS can monitor and respond to the range of interests expressed by the users.
National Resources Defence Council's Green Squad- Teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and environmental and health issues.
National Energy Education Development Project - The NEED Project promotes an energy conscious and educated society by creating networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver energy education programs.
Solar Quest - By participating in SolarQuest, students from around the world will take the lead in a renewed effort to power the 21st Century with clean energy resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It all starts by enrolling in the SolarQuest curriculum and working toward the installation of a photovoltaic system in your school. Here you will be able to read about what others are doing and tell about your Solar School project too.
Student Environmental Action Coalition - A grassroots coalition of student and youth environmental groups working together to protect our planet and our future. Through this united effort, thousands of youth have translated their concern into action by sharing resources, building coalitions, and challenging the limited mainstream definition of environmental issues.
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) - SBIC has developed a High Performance School Buildings campaign to generate interest among school building owners and designers in building high performance, sustainable school facilities. The campaign includes workshops, a High Performance School Buildings Resource and Strategy Guide, and policy analysis. The guide is an excellent resource for school decision-makers who control a school building process. The SBIC website also offers useful introductory information on high performance schools.
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Green Games & Activities
AIRnow - Part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index pages. It features two sections to help kindergarteners and first-graders, as well as 7- to 10-year-olds, learn more about pollution and their local air quality.
Bobbie Bigfoot - Designed for kids to learn about and calculate their ecological footprint.
EcoKids - Earth Day Canada's website for kids and teachers. The kids section features interactive games, homework help, and more!
EEK (Environmental Education for Kids)! - Designed for kids grades 4-8. Teaches kids the concepts of recycling, conserving water, planting trees, etc.
EERE Kids - Part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web pages. Provides interactive games to teach kids about solar energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency tips and more.
EPA's Environmental Kids Club - Arts and crafts, game ideas, printable activity books for kids of all ages.
Green Events - A toolkit is available to help you 'green' any public event in a systematic and cost-effective way. The guide is intended to help organizations reduce the amount of litter generated at community events and to recover recyclable materials from the waste stream.
National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) - The National Resources Defense Council's Make Waves! section features information on how to protect oceans and wildlife, a guide for eliminating environment and health problems in schools, and links to other green-oriented Websites for kids.
Roots and Shoots - Allows you to search for groups in your area who are interested in eco-friendly activities.
Walk in the Woods - Helps students gain a better appreciation and understanding of nature.
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State & Local Resources
Youth Resources
Grant Funding Programs
Federal Programs
Teacher Resources
Green Games & Activities
Do you have a resource to add? Send us an email and we'll include it to the library.
State & Local Resources
Adopt-a-Beach - This program offers organizations both large and small the chance to keep Texas beaches clean, safe and beautiful.
Adopt-a-Highway - The Adopt-a-Highway program gives groups the opportunity to help their communities by collecting litter and beautifying roadsides.
Arbor Day - Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Learn about Arbor Day history, how to celebrate Arbor Day in your community, and more.
Don't Mess with Texas - Since the Don’t Mess with Texas campaign began in 1986, hundreds of tons of trash have been removed from Texas roadways. But with over 23 million people living in our state, there’s a lot more to do. Check out our many programs and activities, and learn how you can help. It’s what Real Texans do.
Earth 911 - Guide to local resources including recycling centers, how to recycle, pollution prevention, and how help protect the environment.
E-Recycling Resources - This TCEQ web site includes Texas state law regarding electronics recycling and waste reduction, with important information for consumers, manufacturers and retailers.
Paperrecycles.org - Created by the Paper Industry Association Council, or PAIC, this web site offers a how-to when creating recycling programs for your office, school and community.
Make an Environmental Complaint - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is available 24 hours every day to receive complaints under its jurisdiction.
Report a Litterer - The Report a Litterer program allows Texans to turn in any people they observe tossing things out of their vehicle or accidentally littering from an uncovered load.
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) - SEPA is a resource for non-profits that offers information about solar technologies, policies and programs.
Stop Trashing Texas - Stop Trashing Texas refers to the SEP projects administered by KTB through funding by TCEQ's Supplemental Environmental Projects Program, which includes cleanup of waterways and illegal dumps. More information can be found on the SEP information sheet and at the TCEQ web site.
Take Care of Texas - Take Care of Texas is a statewide campaign from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality designed to involve all Texans in lifestyle and habit changes that will help improve air and water quality, conserve water and energy, reduce waste, and save individuals a little money in the process.
The Texas Environmental Education Partnership (TEEP) - The Texas Environmental Education Partnership (TEEP) is a coalition focused on building and supporting a framework for environmental education (EE) for Texas.
Texas Downtown Association - The Texas Downtown Association fosters development and revitalization to enhance the economic vitality of Texas downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts by providing resources, networking opportunities, education and advocacy.
Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center (TIDRC) - TIDRC provides resources for local community professionals to address illegal dumping and burning: On-site classes and seminars for professionals and elected officials; and, books and other resource materials on the subject. KTB is a supporting agency of TIDRC's Stop Trashing Texas program, and along with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, helps coordinate the cleanup of illegal dumps across the state.
Texas Main Street Program - The Texas Main Street Program, part of the Texas Historical Commission's Community Heritage Development Division, helps Texas cities revitalize their historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts by utilizing preservation and economic development strategies.
Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) - A state-wide chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, TXSES is a non-profit organization with a mission of renewable energy education and outreach.
Texas Tree Planting Guide - This site from the Texas Forest Service provides a custom tree selector, tools, and helpful tips for planting trees at your home or in your community.
Waste Management "Cover Your Load" - Waste Management and Don't Mess with Texas participate every summer in a public education campaign to remind area residents to “cover your load” when bringing unwanted debris to area landfills to prevent accidental litter.
Top
Youth Resources
American Community Gardening Association - National membership organization promoting community gardens
Farmer Brown's Garden Path - Information on "square foot" gardening
Kidsgardening - Sponsored by the National Gardening Association, this page includes information on youth garden grants, a resource directory and a school garden registry, among other things.
Sustainable Agricultural Resources for Teachers - U.S. Department of Agriculture webpage that included resources, contacts, books and articles
Aggie Horticulture for Kids - Texas A&M University Horticulture Program. Includes information on gardening, nutrition, composting, etc.
KinderGardens - Texas A&M University. Information and research on children's gardens, gardening with children, survey, etc.
School Gardens - Texas A&M University. Information on how to build school gardens, design considerations, curricula, etc.
Youth Garden Grants - The National Gardening Association's KidsGardening.com annually awards 400 Youth Garden Grants to schools and other programs throughout the United States. The grants may be awarded to groups who plan on gardening with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18.
Top
Grant Funding Programs
American Forests ReLeaf Grant Program
Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants
Foundation Center - A great resource for locating funds and learning tips for writing your next grant proposal.
National Gardening Association / Home Depot Garden Grants
Rockefeller Family Fund the Environment
Texas Clean Bus Grants
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)
The Nature of Learning Grant Program
Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers
U.S. EPA Environmental Education Grants Program
U.S. EPA Region 9 Project Grants
4-H Tree Planting Grants
Top
Federal Programs
Green Schools Caucus - A bipartisan House of Representatives caucus created to promote green building practices in schools
EnergySmart Schools Program - A DOE program through which the department "seeks to catalyze significant improvements in energy efficiency in the nation's K-12 schools at a time of enormous opportunity."
Energy Star for K-12 School Districts - An EPA program that provides tools and resources for K-12 school districts to implement Energy Star technologies.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - The LEED Green Building Rating System is a priority program of the US Green Building Council. It is a voluntary building rating system based on existing proven technology. LEED standards evaluate environmental performance from a 'whole building' perspective over a building's life cycle, providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a green building.
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) - Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, this website provides extensive resource lists that cover planning, design, financing, construction, and the operation and maintenance of school facilities. The lists are annotated bibliographies and include links to full text publications and related Web sites, descriptions of books, studies, reports and journal articles. Specific topics pertaining to green building include daylighting, high performance school buildings, energy savings, indoor air quality, and much more. Look for the resource list on their website.
U.S. Green Building Council - The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. LEED is a program of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Top
Teacher Resources
Alliance to Save Energy - The Green Schools program is specifically geared toward school districts looking to make their existing buildings more efficient. The website offers helpful guidelines for starting a program. Also available through the website are free materials that include key learning concepts for green schools, an annotated bibliography of green schools instructional resources, curriculum materials, and information about ways to save energy in schools. The Alliance to Save Energy produces a green schools newsletter and organizes the "Earth Apple Awards" - prizes for schools that use energy efficiently.
Captain Planet Foundation - The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Through environmental education, the Captain Planet Foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live. The Captain Planet Foundation has awarded grants around the country. Check out what's being done in your area, and perhaps you will be inspired to pursue funding from them to implement a hands-on environmental project in your community.
Earth Force - Allows you to search for local events and programs involving kids and the environment
Eco-Schools - Involves seven steps that any school can adopt. Based on the elements of an environmental management program, the process involves a wide range of stakeholders but it is pupils who must play the most important role. Although Eco-Schools may be awarded a Green Flag after a period, the process is on-going and schools must continue to work towards their objectives and re-apply for the award in the future.
Energy Action Coalition - The Campus Climate Challenge is a project of more than 30 leading youth organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Challenge leverages the power of young people to organize on college campuses and high schools across Canada and the U.S. to win 100% Clean Energy policies at their schools. The Challenge is growing a generation-wide movement to stop global warming, by reducing the pollution from our high schools and colleges down to zero, and leading our society to a clean energy future.
Facing the Future - A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and motivating today's students to be responsible stewards of tomorrow's world. The organization develops and delivers standards-based hands-on lessons, student textbooks, curriculum units, and professional development opportunities for educators that promote critical thinking on global issues, sustainability and positive solutions. Facing the Future curriculum is in use in all 50 U.S. states and over 60 countries by teachers and students in grades K-12, in undergraduate and graduate classes, and across multiple subject areas.
Free the Planet! - Works to expand and strengthen the student environmental movement, provide resources for student activists, and work with students to win campaigns for strong environmental protections.
Green Schools Energy Project - Designed for high school students, this 30-page manual is an excellent way of engaging students in a process of research about energy use within their own schools. In addition to outlining the environmental effects of non-renewable electricity, this manual offers step-by-step guides for implementing energy saving projects in schools. The authors base the manual on their own experiences as students working to make their schools greener.
Green Schools Resource List - A resource list to help you build a strong, high-performing green school, provided by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.
Green Teacher - A non-profit organization which publishes resources to help educators, both inside and outside of schools, to promote global and environmental awareness among young people from elementary through high school. The organization's primary activity is the publication of Green Teacher, a quarterly magazine full of teaching ideas from successful green educators. Each issue of Green Teacher offers perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical cross-curricular activities for various grade levels, and reviews of the latest teaching resources.
Go Green Initiative - Absolutely free to all schools. Provides free resources to educate and generate ideas for ways to make your school greener. Free registration to all schools to become registered as a Go Green school. After completing free registration, your school receives access to all the tools, training and funding opportunities you'll need to make your program a success. Once registered, you will be eligible for any funding opportunities in your area. As resources, grants and special events are available, you will be notified, so that your Go Green school can choose from an ever-increasing menu of options through the Go Green network.
H-E-B School Recycling Program - Help your school raise money while educating children on the importance of recycling.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Sustainable Schools - This listserv is committed to helping schools incorporate sustainability into the critical dimensions of independent school life: mission and planning, curriculum, physical operations, faculty and staff development, community outreach and service, and student life/opportunities. The focus of this list is intentionally broad, so that NAIS can monitor and respond to the range of interests expressed by the users.
National Resources Defence Council's Green Squad- Teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and environmental and health issues.
National Energy Education Development Project - The NEED Project promotes an energy conscious and educated society by creating networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver energy education programs.
Solar Quest - By participating in SolarQuest, students from around the world will take the lead in a renewed effort to power the 21st Century with clean energy resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It all starts by enrolling in the SolarQuest curriculum and working toward the installation of a photovoltaic system in your school. Here you will be able to read about what others are doing and tell about your Solar School project too.
Student Environmental Action Coalition - A grassroots coalition of student and youth environmental groups working together to protect our planet and our future. Through this united effort, thousands of youth have translated their concern into action by sharing resources, building coalitions, and challenging the limited mainstream definition of environmental issues.
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) - SBIC has developed a High Performance School Buildings campaign to generate interest among school building owners and designers in building high performance, sustainable school facilities. The campaign includes workshops, a High Performance School Buildings Resource and Strategy Guide, and policy analysis. The guide is an excellent resource for school decision-makers who control a school building process. The SBIC website also offers useful introductory information on high performance schools.
Top
Green Games & Activities
AIRnow - Part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index pages. It features two sections to help kindergarteners and first-graders, as well as 7- to 10-year-olds, learn more about pollution and their local air quality.
Bobbie Bigfoot - Designed for kids to learn about and calculate their ecological footprint.
EcoKids - Earth Day Canada's website for kids and teachers. The kids section features interactive games, homework help, and more!
EEK (Environmental Education for Kids)! - Designed for kids grades 4-8. Teaches kids the concepts of recycling, conserving water, planting trees, etc.
EERE Kids - Part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web pages. Provides interactive games to teach kids about solar energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency tips and more.
EPA's Environmental Kids Club - Arts and crafts, game ideas, printable activity books for kids of all ages.
Green Events - A toolkit is available to help you 'green' any public event in a systematic and cost-effective way. The guide is intended to help organizations reduce the amount of litter generated at community events and to recover recyclable materials from the waste stream.
National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) - The National Resources Defense Council's Make Waves! section features information on how to protect oceans and wildlife, a guide for eliminating environment and health problems in schools, and links to other green-oriented Websites for kids.
Roots and Shoots - Allows you to search for groups in your area who are interested in eco-friendly activities.
Walk in the Woods - Helps students gain a better appreciation and understanding of nature.
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