Land Use

New Interactive Map Tracks Ocean Dead Zones

The World Resources Institute has announced that new research from WRI and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) identifies over 530 dead zones and an additional 228 sites worldwide exhibiting signs of marine "eutrophication" -- or over-fertilized areas due to agricultural run-off. These areas and the information about them have all been put on a map that allows users to see what is happening where, including access to photos, articles and other information.

The Field Manual for Water Qualtiy Monitoring

This manual, developed by the Earth Force GREEN program, details nine water quality tests, as well as chapters on heavy metals testing, land use practices and computer networking.

Launching Laudable Landscapes

Students find or design their own garden plan while using knowledge of geometry and shapes, with the potential of actually implementing the garden design in their school or community.

 

How Does Your Garden Grow?

In this lesson, students learn how to use natural fertilizers and pesticides in their own organic vegetable garden. Students must determine what vegetables are best suited to grow in their area and select the appropriate location and soil.

Building Soil Nature's Way

This classroom project is an exploration of building life-giving humus. Students explore soil health by building a lasagna garden.  By marking off a garden area and adding layer after layer of compost, organic matter and high-nitrogen materials students explore the process of decomposition and learn the importance of nutrient-rich soil as a base for a successful garden.

Greening STEM 2013 -- 21st Century Tools for Environmental Learning in the Community

Original Broadcast on April 3, 2013

Learn more about EE Week 2013: Taking Technology Outdoors with EE Week's April 3rd archived webinar with Green Teacher to learn about turning student interest in technology tools and media into a powerful venue for learning.

Greening STEM 2013 -- Taking Technology Outdoors: Geography Connections

Original Broadcast on March 13, 2013

Educators got ready for EE Week 2013: Taking Technology Outdoors by tuning in with National Geographic Education and Esri to explore tech tools that engage students in citizen science projects and connect them with their local communities.

Greening STEM 2012 -- Field Investigations and STEM

On March 28, 2012, EE Week partnered with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) and the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) to explore how the schoolyard or local public land can provide students with the opportunity to be scientists using the skills and knowledge of inquiry to collect real-world data.

Greening STEM -- Technology Goes Wild: New Tools for Connecting Classrooms with Nature

Original Broadcast on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

On March 14, 2012, National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) partnered with National Geographic Education and Project Noah to bring educators the information and tools they need to take technology outside, engaging students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning in their own schoolyard or local public land.

TurfMutt's Spruce Up Your School Sweepstakes

TurfMutt’s Spruce Up Your School sweepstakes is offering K-5 teachers a chance to win a $5,000 grant to help make their school's play area more eco-friendly and green by adding trees, shrubbery and more. Two runners up will receive "Green Packs" - complete with eco-friendly, TurfMutt-branded school supplies for the whole classroom. Enter once a day, every day to increase your chance of winning.

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