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Youth Education - Background and Overview LinksThese resources give more detailed information about the concepts presented in this section. There are 13 links in this section.
Sorted by Resource Type Sort Alphabetically by Title Instead NOTE: [PDF] links require the Acrobat Reader from Adobe. Article/report Abstract: Describes the efficacy of environment-based education in helping young people become lifelong learners and leaders. Source: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation URL: http://www.neetf.org/pubs/EnviroEdReport.pdf Fact sheet/checklist Abstract: Definition of environmental education with further links, and listing of teacher resources. Source: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development URL: http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.83fbb9c712d820db bfb3ffdb62108a0c/ Environmental Education: Background and History Abstract: Describes components of environmental education and links to additional information. Source: EPA URL: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/eedefined.html Environmental Studies in the K-12 Classroom: A Teacher's View [PDF] Abstract: Results of a survey of teachers on environmental education. Source: NAAEE URL: http://www.eelink.net/Survey2001.pdf NAAEE Conference Abstract: Pre-workshop discussion on Total Environmental Education including reference to Dr. Bora Simmons. Source: NAAEE URL: http://www.naaee.org/conferences/preconfdiscussion.php The Global Green Deal Abstract: A positive article on how to change the course of human impacts on planet earth. Source: Buckminster Fuller Institute URL: http://www.bfi.org/green_deal.htm List Abstract: NEETF's Education and Environment (K-12) programs strive to build a strong connection between environmental education and the formal K-12 education sectors. Source: The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation URL: http://www.neetf.org/Education/index.shtm Manual/handbook/curriculum Abstract: Curriculum Planning: Provides a set of recommendations for evaluating and selecting environmental education materials. Guidelines can also help educators develop activity guides, lesson plans, and other instructional materials. Source: NAAEE URL: http://naaee.org/npeee/materials.php Service Learning: Beyond the Classroom Abstract: This booklet describes how students across the country are gaining hands-on awareness of waste reduction, recycling, and composting, through solid waste service-learning projects. Source: EPA URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/general/educate/svclearn.htm Sustainable Development Toolkit Abstract: Description of how sustainability relates to education. Links to Kit to help schools and communities develop a process for creating locally relevant and culturally appropriate education. This Toolkit is based on the idea that communities and educational systems need to dovetail their sustainability efforts. Source: Education for Sustainable Development URL: http://www.esdtoolkit.org/ Web site Abstract: This guide focuses on resources for teaching K-12 students about the environmental effects of pollution and waste and strategies for improving the environment. It includes links to classroom activities, background and policy information, standards, and reference sources that teachers can use to develop their own environmental education lesson plans. Source: Illinois Waste Management and Research Center URL: http://www.wmrc.uiuc.edu/main_sections/info_services/library_r eference_environment_education_for_teachers.cfm Environmental Education Works Abstract: Data, studies and case examples of how environmental education has a measurable impact on environmental protection and improved student learning including better results on standard tests. Source: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation URL: http://www.theeeworks.org/ Resources for Environmental Education Abstract: A list of online EE resources, standards and terms, resources, and electronic field trips. Source: Fish and Wildlife Service URL: http://library.fws.gov/DEO/web_resources2.htm |
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