US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Create a New Climate for Action
The wealth of information and tools available on this site will assist students and teachers to develop and promote active awareness of the impact human beings have on the environment. Resources are provided to guide them in how to lead...
Other
Master Composter
Learn about composting, and find our how it helps connect people to the Earth's natural processes.
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Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on Waste Reduction [Pdf]
This article explains how waste is managed in Alberta and the systems in place to practise the four R's (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover) of waste management.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Helping Kids Help the Environment
Define and explore the concept of environmental citizenship through a series of literacy-based multimedia, online and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how responsible citizens can help protect their local communities by...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Natural Resource Conservation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ways that natural resources can be conserved.
Other
Recyclezone: Info Zone: Fight Waste at School
Learn how you can cut waste at school by following the 3R's: reduce, reuse, recycle. Before throwing it in the trash, see if you can use some of these ideas to help solve the problem of waste.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Scientific Inquiry, Episode 1
In this classroom activity, pupils discuss how people and pollution affect the environment. Then they demonstrate ways to recycle, reduce, and reuse.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Earth Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart for kindergarteners to explain Earth Day by integrating tools on each page that prompt student participation and enhance learning.