TED Talks: Charles Moore: Seas of plastic
Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales, and other marine mammals, and more than 1 million seabirds die each year from ocean pollution and ingestion or entanglement in marine debris. Marine debris is manmade waste that is directly or indirectly disposed of in oceans, rivers, and other waterways.
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Fun Anti-littering ads
Find fun, environmentally-friendly crafts and activities to enjoy on April 22 and year-round as a "green" family.
This curriculum uses these tools to help middle and high school students explore the effects their everyday behavior has on the environment, their health, and their well-being.
"For the active teacher who is looking for help in lesson planning a new unit, or a teacher who is starting a new curriculum, PLT is a fantastic place to go. The hands-on approach and critical thinking requirements of each lesson fulfill the expectations of today's classroom."
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Environmental resources for teachers and parents:
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Anti-litter links-websites for teachers and parents.
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Eco-Schools is an internationally acclaimed program that provides a framework to help educators integrate sustainable principles throughout their schools and curriculum. Eco-Schools is currently being implemented in more than 50 countries around the world.
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Kids' Science Challenge: Find detailed information on this year’s science topics - Zero Waste, Animal Smarts and Meals on Mars - at the top of the page. -
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National Institutes of Health: The NIEHS Kids' Pages are produced by the Office of Management, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, as an informational and educational resource for all ages.
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National Geographic Society: Educational Outreach: The National Geographic Society is home to rich and diverse resources that have enormous potential to support learning. As the educational outreach arm of National Geographic, National Geographic Education is committed to maximizing the impact of the Society’s rich media, scientific, and exploration programs on the education audience.
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National Geographic Little Kids: "Curiosityville is revolutionary, combining research-based, personalized learning through fun characters and stories to build essential skills for school and life. Kids love it!"
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National Wildlife Federation Kids is a voice for wildlife, dedicated to protecting wildlife and habitat and inspiring the future generation of conservationists.
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National Park Foundation: From science to the arts, service learning to teacher training, America’s national parks teach invaluable lessons about our planet, our history and ourselves.
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National Park Foundation Kids! Discover just some of the ways your kids can enjoy and connect to national parks with Parks for Play: 35 National Park Adventures for Kids of All Ages.
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