Exploring the Environment A NASA based site that has good places for kids to explore the environment. Providing a free source of used materials to California's schools, during these times of limited resources. Free or inexpensive materials. Useful discards donated by businesses and institutions. An environmental web page put together by kids.
Gardens are the perfect spot for interdisciplinary learning.
All levels of science, mathematics, art, and language arts can get turned under and sprout in a school garden. Here are some internet resources to get you started with curriculum and plans for your garden. I Can Garden Kidz Korner Children and Urban Agriculture National Gardening Association answers questions about gardening and provides great activities for students as well as youth garden grant information for teachers. Curriculum Resources and Libraries Office of Environmental Education is part of the California Department of Education, and has done a great service by evaluating the many resources available. A great deal of material exists on all aspects of environmental education, but many fail to meet high standards.