This blog documents some of the interesting information that gets distributed to members of the Environmental Education Association of the Yukon (Canada) through our mailing list.
A short portion of the "Future" Principle of The Little Earth Charter can now be seen on Youtube! I would be grateful if you could please help to pass the link along, so that more people can learn about it's existence!
from the electronic newsletter of the Alaska Natural Resources and Outdoor Education Association. Tour de Turtles (TdT) is a journey through the science, research and geography of sea turtle migration using satellite telemetry. This event follows the marathon migration of ten sea turtles, representing four different species, from their nesting beaches to their foraging grounds. Follow along to find out how long it takes each sea turtle to complete a marathon migration of 2,620 km (1,628 miles). Each turtle will be swimming for a cause to raise awareness about a specific threat to sea turtles. You can get involved by supporting a turtle to help raise awareness about their cause. While we may not know which turtle will swim the distance first, one thing is certain: saving sea turtles is a marathon, not a sprint! For more information: Caribbean Conservation Corp: http://www.cccturtle.org/
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Climate Change Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit The Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit for formal and informal educators is designed for classroom teachers and informal educators in parks, refuges, forest lands, nature centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, etc., and is aimed at the middle school grade level. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with six other federal agencies (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USDA/Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management), developed the kit to aid educators in teaching how climate change is affecting our nation’s wildlife and public lands, and how everyone can become “climate stewards.” http://www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/toolkit ************************************************************************************************************************************Got Nest Boxes? Anyone with one or more nest boxes can help scientists learn more about bird families and how they might be affected by climate change. Just register the nest box (or boxes) with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's NestWatch program. www.RegisterYourNestbox.org************************************************************************************************************************************Get Outside with a Good Book Green Hour by National Wildlife Federation is for parents’ nature, play, and learning. Find a shady spot, spread out a blanket and dive into a pile of books. Bring our "inside" activities outside! You will find “Make & Do” to download your own nature journal pages. Check out some favorite "green reads" under Book Nook. www.greenhour.org************************************************************************************************************************************Ecolibary - The EcoLibrary is a source for free photographs useful for illustrating concepts in ecology, conservation biology, and the environment. The website currently contains several hundred annotated photographs that illustrate key concepts and as the site grows, maps, sounds, panoramas, and interactive exercises will be added. Check out the pictures associated with the themes under Lessons. http://ecolibrary.cs.brandeis.edu/index.php************************************************************************************************************************************Expedition: Blue Planet - Expedition: Blue Planet highlights a journey across 5 continents to explore critical water issues, focusing both on water itself and our connection to water issues around the world. The website includes blogs, photos, and more. http://www.alexandracousteau.org/
4. Ecological Impacts of Climate Change - The booklet explains general themes about the ecological consequences of climate change and identifies examples of ecological changes across the United States. The website also offers downloadable Powerpoint presentation modules on ecological impacts, developed to assist educators in sharing information about the ecological impacts of climate change. The presentations are offered for different geographic region, and presenter notes are embedded in the files.http://dels.nas.edu/climatechange/ecological-impacts.shtml************************************************************************************************************************************5. Media College- is about all forms of electronic media. Topics include video and television production, audio work, photography, graphics, web design, and more. The website offers hundreds of tutorials with supporting illustrations, videos, sound bytes, and interactive features. You'll also find reference material, utilities, and other useful tools, as well as a helpful forum.http://www.mediacollege.com/**********************************************************************************************6. Voices in the Sea- The Whale Acoustics Lab at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography is continuing to support and update the Voices in the Sea website. Teaching resources include a student journal and grading rubric for each of the lessons, while the Kids Page offers interactive games. There are videos, interviews with experts, and a special edition section for IPY and commercial vs subsistence whaling. http://cetus.ucsd.edu/voicesinthesea_org/Flash/**************************************.
Teens for Planet Earth Social Networking Site offers ways to help teens (and adults who work with teens) carry out environmental service-learning projects. Members can connect with other members, share photos and videos of their projects; post upcoming events related to their projects; find resources to help carry out a successful project; receive advice on conducting service-learning projects; and much more. http://www.teensforplanetearth.org
Educational Leadership:Teaching Social Responsibility:The Window into Green: "May 2009
May 2009 | Volume 66 | Number 8
Teaching Social Responsibility Pages 38-44
The Window into Green
Mike Weilbacher
With the new wave of interest in the environment, will we finally give students the tools they need to become environmentally literate citizens?
In just a few weeks, high school seniors all around the United States will walk proudly across stages, hoisting their diplomas as they graduate from formal K–12 education. As their teachers, we'll look on with some wistfulness, for the world into which they are graduating—one of spiraling financial crises coupled with huge international challenges—is vastly different from the one in which they started their senior year only 10 months ago.
But wait, it gets worse. If you place your finger on the pulse of the planet, this is what you'll discover: global surface temperatures rising, glaciers melting, oceans warming, sea levels risi"
