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Pesticides -
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/kids
This site, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides a wealth of information for kids, students and teachers on pesticides. Learn ways to protect the environment while having some fun.
President’s Environmental Youth Awards -
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/peya/index.html
This program recognizes youth across America for projects which demonstrate their commitment to the environment. Projects submitted in the past have covered a wide range of topics, including recycling programs in schools and communities, construction of nature preserves and major tree planting programs. Application information and forms are available on the Web site.
Rocky Mountain Institute for Kids -
http://www.rmi.org/sitepages/pid468.php
The Rocky Mountain Institute has information on energy and water for students and teachers. The site is designed for kids in grades 4–6, but the links and teacher information are useful for students of any age. Provides useful information on how to conserve energy and water.
Smart Energy Use– U.S. Department of Energy -
http://www.energy.gov/forstudentsandkids.htm
Learn fun facts about the smart use of energy with contests and competitions for kids as well as listings of available scholarships and internships. Click on the “More Kids Pages” tab for countless other education sites to explore.
Teacher Training Institute for K-12 Educators -
http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/education_teachertraining.html
This site has details about the Center for Environmental Research and Conversation’s Teacher Training Program, which provides training to educators in ecological literacy. Teachers representing a variety of subjects are encouraged to apply for a two-week summer course held in July.
TL! Kids – Leaving a Good Impression -
http://www.treadlightly.org/tlkids
Tread Lightly! has developed some basic principles kids can follow to minimize their impact on the environment. Kids can download pages from a coloring book and a Web banner they can use on their own Web sites that will help educate people of all ages to minimize their impact on the outdoors. The site features a Youth Outreach Kit to help educators teach outdoor ethics, as well as a pledge card.
Tox Town: An Interactive Guide to Commonly Encountered Toxic Substances -
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
This site provides a detailed interactive tour of a town and a city community. Learn about commonly encountered toxic substances and environmental health risks you may encounter in everyday life in everyday places.
