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Education (K-12) Resources

Environmental Education Division
The USEPA's Environmental Education Division Web site explains the Agency's mission for environmental education.
EPA Environmental Education Center
The EPA Environmental Education Center provides a collection of fact sheets, brochures, and Web pages that can be used to explain environmental issues. These resources offer basic and clear information to assist in teaching students about the environment.
EPA Student Center
Students in middle and high schools can explore a wide range of environmental issues.
EPA Explorers' Club
Information and activities about the environment for kids ages 5 to 12.
Smart Travel Resource Center
The Smart Travel Resource Center is a clearinghouse of information on transportation / air quality-related public education and information campaigns and programs around the U.S.
Contact: Patrice Thornton by phone at (734-214-4329) or via Email at oms-sti@epamail.epa.gov.
Students & Teachers' Radiation Protection Pages
This page is designed to provide students and teachers with basic concepts of radiation and radiation protection.
Sources for Information on Indoor Air Quality in Schools
The USEPA's Indoor Air Quality in Schools page offers teachers and students information and projects to help in understanding, investigating, and improving air quality in their schools.

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Alaska's Project Learning Tree Exit EPA disclaimer
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed for and by educators working with students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The program uses the forest as a "window" on the natural world, helping to focus awareness and knowledge of all aspects of the environment, and our place within it. PLT helps prepare students to make informed decisions about conservation practices and natural resource use by practicing problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education Exit EPA disclaimer
AEOE is dedicated to the education of children and to helping them increase their awareness and understanding of their natural environment. This organization believes in the potential of education to help children perceive and understand environmental principles and problems.
ATEEC (Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center) Exit EPA disclaimer
ATEEC's mission is the advancement of environmental technology (ET) education through curriculum development, professional development, and program improvement in the nation's community colleges and high schools.
California Office of Environmental Education Exit EPA disclaimer
The California Office of Environmental Education includes information from the California Environmental Education Resource Guide (CEERG), Environmental Education Compendia, CREEC Network, CREEC Network Coordinator Contact Information, Grant Activities, and Guidelines for Application (1999-2000).
EE-Link Exit EPA disclaimer
EE-Link is a resource for students, teachers, and professionals who support K-12 environmental education, such as media specialists, in-service providers, nature center staff, and curriculum developers.
Environmental Education Network: EnviroLink
The Environmental Education Network (EEN) is a collaborative effort among educators, the EnviroLink Network and the environmental community to bring environmental education on-line and into a multimedia format. The EEN acts as a clearinghouse for all environmental education information, materials, and ideas on the Internet.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Exit EPA disclaimer
The Office of Environmental Education coordinates DEP's environmental education efforts. By developing educational materials and programs and serving as the point of contact for teachers and others who need environmental education materials, this office coordinates department educational efforts with those of other agencies.
Hawaii Environmental Education Association Exit EPA disclaimer
The Hawaii Environmental Education Association provides environmental educators with opportunities for professional development; fosters communication among environmental educators; promotes sharing of ideas, resource materials, and innovative education programs; and works to strengthen public support of environmental education.
Illinois Environmental Education Exit EPA disclaimer
Why is protecting the environment important? Explaining some of the many reasons is one of the activities of the Illinois EPA. Exit EPA disclaimer
The Indiana: Students, Teachers, & Kids page has activities, lessons, projects and general environmental information. -->
Indiana: Project LEAP Exit EPA disclaimer
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is working together with school districts throughout the state to develop an environmental education program known as the Learning and Environmental Awareness Partnership (Project LEAP). The focus of the project is to provide educational materials, activities, and curricula to Indiana students and teachers in grades 3 through 8. The project is designed to assist teachers in integrating environmental education into existing science and health curricula in addition to assisting in the development of a student's knowledge about the quality of Indiana's environment.
Iowa Environmental Education Exit EPA disclaimer
Our education page continues to improve as we add more features to our Web site. We have added new games and crossword puzzles that test your knowledge of Iowa's environment. Links to other sites take you to educational features you can use today. We also feature the first in a series of program descriptions we hope will be a good resource for students and teachers. The first piece describes the way we set water quality standards, classify waters in the state, and assess their condition. Other pieces are being organized and prepared for the future.
Kentucky Environmental Education Exit EPA disclaimer
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet provides education and training to all segments of Kentucky's population.
Louisiana Environmental Education Resources Exit EPA disclaimer
The Louisiana Environmental Education Resources site provides information, resources, and lesson plans for General Environmental Issues, Air Quality, Radiation Protection, Solid Waste and Water Quality.
Maine: Education & Outreach Exit EPA disclaimer
The Environmental Education Outreach page provides links to information on environmental issues and resources in Maine.
Maryland Educational Resources Exit EPA disclaimer
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a number of educational opportunities available. The information is divided into categories to help guide you through our resources. There is something for everyone. Our latest additions of "My DNR" and "Animal Bits" are just part of a continuing effort to offer educational opportunities to the citizens of Maryland and of the world.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Kid's Page Exit EPA disclaimer
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Kid's Page provides educational activities, resources, and games.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources "Kid Stuff" Exit EPA disclaimer
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources "Kid Stuff" page offers projects, information on courses, and other resources.
National Environmental Education Advancement Project Exit EPA disclaimer
The National Environmental Education Advancement Project, located at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is a national organization that aids state and local environmental education leaders in promoting their environmental education efforts and develops informational items on building state capacities for environmental education.
National Environmental Education Training Foundation Exit EPA disclaimer
The Foundation's mission is to help America meet critical national challenges through environmental learning.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages Exit EPA disclaimer
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages contains interactive learning activities and information about health and the environment.
National Library for the Environment Exit EPA disclaimer
Presented by the Committee for the National Institute for the Environment, this site provides news, reports, information, and resources about the environment.
North American Association for Environmental Education Exit EPA disclaimer
The North American Association for Environmental Education promotes environmental education and support for the work of environmental educators.
NY state Department of Environmental Conservation Exit EPA disclaimer
The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation operates three fully staffed, year-around interpretive centers offering classes and programs on environmental awareness. Each center has interpretive trails, exhibit areas, and meeting rooms. Classes for students include guided field trips through diverse habitats.
Pennsylvania DEP Students Page ("Planet PA") Exit EPA disclaimer
The Pennsylvania DEP Students Page offers activities, information, and resources. Learn more about your world, your neighborhood, and the environment around you!
State Education & Environmental Roundtable Exit EPA disclaimer
The Roundtable is a cooperative endeavor of 12 state education agencies. We seek to improve student achievement through the EIC approach (using Environment as an Integrating Context for learning). The staff conducts research into the effectiveness of environmental education and curriculum programs, organizes Roundtable seminars to facilitate cooperation and sharing among the states, and provides technical support to education agencies.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation --
"R.T.'s Page" Exit EPA disclaimer
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation kids' page has activities, projects and games guided by R.T. Raccoon.
TNRCC Educational Resources Exit EPA disclaimer
The information contained on these pages is provided by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). This material is designed to provide educators who teach kindergarten through 12th grade with the background, activities, and resources to teach environmental subjects in the classroom.
Virginia DEQ Kids Cave Exit EPA disclaimer
The Virginia DEQ Kids Cave has activities, games, and other learning materials.
Washington Department of Ecology -- Environmental Education Exit EPA disclaimer
The Washington Department of Ecology -- Environmental Education page has information for teachers' curricula, research and reference materials, and volunteer/action projects.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Education Exit EPA disclaimer
Keep up-to-date on what. s happening in the environmental education field in Wisconsin, learn more about natural resources in Wisconsin, and receive activities both to help you teach your students about the environment and to find out about workshop opportunities for you.
Wisconsin DNR Environmental Education for Kids Exit EPA disclaimer
Brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This electronic magazine is for kids in grades 4 through 8. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors.

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