National Environmental Education Week

Finally, it seems that more and more of us are paying attention to the health of our planet. As parents and educators, it seems our responsibility to teach our children how to be truly responsible citizens so that their great-grandchildren can enjoy the beauty of our planet, and preserve resources so that all peoples of the world can live in health and comfort.

Just in time for Earth Day (April 22), participate in National Environmental Education Week (starting April 13) with your children at home or in schools. From the website:

"National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the largest organized environmental education event in the United States. Made possible by Canon, it increases the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. By participating in EE Week, you encourage your students to make a difference in their schools, homes, and communities!

Sign up now to participate in National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19, 2008!National Environmental Education Week promotes understanding and protection of the natural world by actively engaging K-12th grade students and educators of all subjects in an inspired week of environmental learning and service before Earth Day.

To date over 900 schools, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums from around the country have pledged to implement EE Week activities, and you can join them!

This year EE Week 2008 will focus on a special Carbon Footprints theme. Participants will have access to a wide variety of FREE environmental education resources, including:

• Standards-based environmental education lessons and activities, including special Climate Change Educational Resources developed by the Earth Day Network and an online Student Carbon Calculator;
• Monthly electronic newsletters highlighting the latest EE curricula, professional development, and funding opportunities;
• Opportunities for online communication and knowledge-sharing with educators from across the country, including a special EE Week Photo Blog.

You can join National EE Week's efforts, promote environmental learning, and gain national exposure for your work by registering today at http://www.eeweek.org/.

Questions? Email EEWeek@neefusa.org or call 202-261-6484."

Check it out - be green!

Thanks for reading,

Alisa