Environmental Education Resources for Teachers

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Introduction
Environmental education covers a broad range of topics from recycling and pollution to natural resources
and wildlife. Environmental education programs target all ages from preschool children to graduate
students. This guide focuses on resources for teaching K-12 students about the environmental effects of
pollution and waste and strategies for improving the environment. It also includes some industrial
chemistry resources.
This reference guide includes links to classroom activities, background and policy information, standards,
and reference sources that teachers can use to develop their own environmental education lesson plans.
Because the scope of the topic is so broad, this is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Rather, it is
designed to give you some places to start looking for resources. Information to help you continue your
research at your local library is included at the end of the guide.
Materials held in the WMRC Library collection are followed by a call number in square brackets ([Call
Number]). The WMRC Library does not lend materials directly to individuals. However, the Library does
accept interlibrary loan requests. E-mail library@wmrc.uiuc.edu with comments or questions.
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General Information & Educational Standards
General Information
Adapting Environmental Education Materials (Washington, DC : Peace Corps, 1999.
Online at http://www.peacecorps.gov/publications/pdf/m0059.pdf)
Provides environmental educators with the tools to adapt existing environmental
education resources to local environmental issues, cultures, and audiences.
Education for a Sustainable Future: A Resource for Curriculum Developers,
Teachers, and Administrators (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada : Manitoba Education and
Youth, 2000. Online at http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4/docs/support/future/
sustaineducation.pdf)
Discusses methods for integrating sustainable development concepts into the curriculum
in Manitoba, Canada. Many of the principles should be applicable to other geographic
areas.
Education for Environmental Sustainability by David L. Haury (Columbus, OH: ERIC
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