Links

1. Our Sponsor

Mannington Mills

2. For environmental programs and events through out New Jersey

Department Of Environmental Protection

3. Our local link to Salem County

From Julie Schwartz

4. EPA Teachers website.

Check it out. Videos, activities, to many resources to list.

http://www.epa.gov/teachers/

5. From Lynne Cherry The Author of the Great Kapoke Tree and many more children's books.

She is putting together a series of videos about kids making a change.

These are great motivators for students and resources for teachers too.

http://youngvoicesonclimatechange.com/

6. From Kathryn Bailey an article about a Recycling book.

PDF file (article)

7. New Jeresy Clean Energy Website

Includes information on Grants available and the TEACH program for classrooms

http://www.njcleanenergy.com

8, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/index.html

9. Energy Coalition

Great site for helpful links.

http://www.energycoalition.org/contents/links/

10. Peak Program

PEAK is a comprehensive standards-based educational program designed to empower elementary and middle school students with the knowledge to manage energy use in their homes, schools and communities. Through hands-on learning, students are inspired to pursue green careers and motivate themselves and others to take action to create a more sustainable world.

http://www.peakstudents.org/

12. Environmental Contest Links

Salem County Environmental Challenge

butEnvironmental Challenge Flyer

butEntry Form


buthttp://disney.go.com/planetchallenge/
Students select an environmental issue that they can research and investigate and on which they can take local action

buthttp://www.wecanchange.com/
Students work together to solve an environmental problem in their classroom or school community. 

buthttp://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/
Work in teams of three to four, with an adult coach, to identify a problem in their community and apply the scientific method to create an innovative solution to that problem.

 

 

 

Any questions, input or requests please email

Nancy Anderson