The "Everything" Green Classroom Book : From Recycling to Conservation, All You Need to Create an Eco-Friendly Learning Environment

An essential guide for teaching children about nature and environmental protection, as well as showing them how the little decisions we make affect the planet and ultimately our own health. It incorporates the fundamental concepts of ecology and provides steps to teach children how to make Earth-saving a part of their daily life.

This book is the essential guide for teaching children about nature and environmental protection. This guide shows teachers how to incorporate "green" concepts into everyday lessons, activities, and field trips. Also included are ways to send the lesson home, with clear steps for teaching children how to make saving the earth a part of their daily lives. Features information on: The best ways to address issues like global warming and the disappearing rainforests Sustainable school supplies Eco-friendly fundraising Inspiring field trip ideas (from the local farm to the local landfill!) Innovative ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle Teachers, students, administrators, and parents will learn to take green practices from the classroom to the larger world outside. By using teacher-tested activities and the inspiring stories of real kids, this book will motivate teachers and their students to turn education into action.