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Teaching Green: 100 Tips, Tools, & Resources for Every Kind of Classroom
The national listserv for K-12 educators is one of the many resources available from this organization that is dedicated to sustainability education. 36.National Geographic Society. One of the first big proponents of conservation and a long-time supporter of education, National Geographic provides an incredible amount of resources for those wanting to teach about science, nature, and going green. Incorporating ways to help the environment into your lessons is not only good for the planet, but offers plenty of hands-on activities, lessons, and projects for students.
Green Life Smart Life - Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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The Recycling System of the Zabbaleen
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Aside from the recycling activities of the Zabbaleen that have been featured in the film “Marina of the Zabbaleen” - a film very much worth watching – much more is done by then as regards to recycling to my knowledge. Some, at least years ago, for so it was reported in National Geographic Magazine, not only collected and sorted the waste for resale as recyclables but, for instance, reworked and upcycled – much like the Romani-Gypsy have done (and some are still doing) – waste, such as tin cans, into new resalable goods. The difference between Gypsy recycling
Green (Living) Review - Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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Climate Change Resources
A Way Forward: Facing Climate Change This short documentary film from National Geographic and the United Nations Foundation explores the global impact of climate change and its devastating effects, as well as the actions scientists suggest we take in response. ACT GREEN! - The website also includes a climate change blog and resources for both educators and kids. Climate Classroom This site, created by the National Wildlife Federation, offers tools for kids and adults, including fun, interactive games, lesson plans, quizzes and activities. Kids Tackle Climate Change ACT GREEN!
The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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  • Portsmouth, RI Wind Turbine Featured on National Geographic Program
    Imagine my surprise when I was channel flipping the other night and came across an hour-long National Geographic special chronicling the arduous process of lifting over 100 tons and 366 feet worth of wind turbine parts into place when the weather just doesn’t want to cooperate. Tagged: green energy, green living, National Geographic, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Sean Riley, Wind Turbine, World’s Toughest Fixes ...Tags: Back in March, I posted an entry entitled, “ Wind Powers My Hometown Pride ,” in response to the 366-foot wind turbine erected in Portsmouth, RI, the town I grew up and continue to live in.
    Green Life Smart Life - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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  • Blood Diamonds-National Geographic
    I watched this documentary last night and I thought it was very informative. Please check it out HER
    Green Earth Journey - Friday, August 7, 2009
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  • 20,000 Reasons to Put Your Green Idea Into Action
    SunChips and National Geographic recently started an initiative called the Green Effect in an effort to inspire eco-conscious entrepreneurs to spark green movements in their communities. According to the website, ten finalists will be chosen from a combination of online viewer ratings and a distinguished panel of judges chosen by National Geographic. The five Just visit the link and submit a description of your Green Effect idea by June 8, 2009 in order to be eligible to win $20,000. The two sponsors will then award $20,000 each to five people or groups that have
    Green Life Smart Life - Monday, May 18, 2009
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  • Oil Sands
    In the March issue of National Geographic they have an article about the Canadian oil sands. If you don't know anything about it then it is a must read. It will give you a different perspective on oil production to say the least. Another good reason to engage in conservation and alternatives. Check
    Living In a Toxic World - Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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  • Global warming videos
    See all National Geographic videos: http://video.nati onalgeographic.com/v ideo/?source=4001 source=4001 Related: 101 , environment , geographic , global , national , warming , weather Global Warming Posted by: elephantologist Video duration: 222 seconds Global Warming Music Video I made. Video clips from BBC Motion Music by Vanessa Mae (From Vivaldi) Facts and info from Nature Magazine, National Geographic, Defenders of Wildlife, World http://videoguides.pegasusteam.com/global_warming/ Global Warming 101 Posted by: NationalGeographic Video duration: 183 seconds Global warming could do more than just melt polar ice.
    The Green Changemakers - Friday, May 30, 2008
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  • Climate Change Resources
    A Way Forward: Facing Climate Change This short documentary film from National Geographic and the United Nations Foundation explores the global impact of climate change and its devastating effects, as well as the actions scientists suggest we take in response. ACT GREEN! - The website also includes a climate change blog and resources for both educators and kids. Climate Classroom This site, created by the National Wildlife Federation, offers tools for kids and adults, including fun, interactive games, lesson plans, quizzes and activities. Kids Tackle Climate Change ACT GREEN!
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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  • Celebrities root for reptiles as The Great Turtle Race 2009 begins.
    National Geographic will host the race at www.GreatTurtleRace.org in collaboration with CI. The Great Turtle Race coincides with the release of National Geographic magazine’s May issue, which contains a feature article on lea the rback turtles by National Geographic Executive Editor Tim Appenzeller, with photos by award-winning photographer Brian Skerry. Leatherbacks can weigh more than half a ton, can dive more than a half a mile deep, and have Pearl Jam, REM and Olympic swimmers join forces to help protect leatherbacks on an epic journey by Michael Smith (Veshengro) An incredible 6,000km swimming race featuring the largest reptiles on earth began April 16, with 11 leatherback turtles competing in Conservation International’s Great Turtle Race - an epic journey from Canada to the Caribbean.
    Green (Living) Review - Friday, April 17, 2009
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  • Environmental documentary: Planet Earth (online watching)
    Sanjay Gupta and National Geographic host and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" correspondent Lisa Ling. Part 1 Part 2 National Geographic: Strange Days on Planet Earth Around the globe, scientists are racing to solve a series of mysteries. National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth, premiering in Spring 2005 on PBS, explores these questions. Planet Earth - BBC TV series Wikipedia: Planet Earth is an Emmy Award and Peabody Award -winning BBC nature documentary series narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Alastair Fothergill .
    The Green Changemakers - Friday, June 27, 2008
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  • Teaching Green: 100 Tips, Tools, & Resources for Every Kind of Classroom
    The national listserv for K-12 educators is one of the many resources available from this organization that is dedicated to sustainability education. 36.National Geographic Society. One of the first big proponents of conservation and a long-time supporter of education, National Geographic provides an incredible amount of resources for those wanting to teach about science, nature, and going green. Incorporating ways to help the environment into your lessons is not only good for the planet, but offers plenty of hands-on activities, lessons, and projects for students.
    Green Life Smart Life - Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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  • Let Me Introduce You to NOVICA
    They work with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. NOVICA seeks to provide artists with more income while providing collectors with lower prices. NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They provide a market place for artists around the world who might otherwise not have a means to show you their work.
    Green Earth Journey - Friday, June 26, 2009
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