Resource for teachers and administrators which illustrates best practices for creating sustainable schools and integrating environmental education across a variety of curriculum areas. Part I showcases actual projects undertaken by U.S. schools, including effects on student health, attendance, test scores and preparedness for green jobs. Part II is a guide for administrators and school boards to determine how to create eco-friendly buildings, retrofit older classrooms to new standards, and operate green campuses, including money-saving results. Downloadable Handbook and Curriculum Guide contains classroom modules for use with grades 6-12.
Resource for teachers and administrators which illustrates best practices for creating sustainable schools and integrating environmental education across a variety of curriculum areas. Part I showcases actual projects undertaken by U.S. schools, including effects on student health, attendance, test scores and preparedness for green jobs. Part II is a guide for administrators and school boards to determine how to create eco-friendly buildings, retrofit older classrooms to new standards, and operate green campuses, including money-saving results. Downloadable Handbook and Curriculum Guide contains classroom modules for use with grades 6-12.
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Growing a greener curriculum (ca. 43 min.) -- Growing a greener school (ca. 44 min.) -- Curriculum guide and games [DVD-ROM feature].