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“Advancing
and supporting the education efforts to develop an
environmentally conscious and responsible public and inspire personal
responsibility in caring for the environment.” |
What is Environmental
Education?
Environmental
Education actively pulls together Environmental Science, Global
education along with a
sense of environmental appreciation to instill a sense of
responsibility
among today's youth. click
here to learn more about environmental education
Is it realistic to implement environmental education into my current curriculum?
Many schools and organizations have assisted teachers by designing environmental education curriculum that corresponds with state assessment standards. click here to learn more about environmental education curriculum resources
Doesn't it cost a lot of money to get Environmental Education started at my school?
While it is important to have the support of your school board, fellow teachers and school administrators, there are millions of dollars available as an incentive to promote environmental education within the United States. click here to learn more about environmental education funding opportunities
What if I don't have access to any ideal "environmental areas"?
Many schools have limited access to areas in close proximities to include in their curriculum. Opportunities to alleviate this problem include working with your local parks and recreation areas, teaming up with local school districts or the possibility of creating your own outdoor classroom. click here to learn about how you can experience the environment in your area.
Is it realistic to implement environmental education into my current curriculum?
Many schools and organizations have assisted teachers by designing environmental education curriculum that corresponds with state assessment standards. click here to learn more about environmental education curriculum resources
Doesn't it cost a lot of money to get Environmental Education started at my school?
While it is important to have the support of your school board, fellow teachers and school administrators, there are millions of dollars available as an incentive to promote environmental education within the United States. click here to learn more about environmental education funding opportunities
What if I don't have access to any ideal "environmental areas"?
Many schools have limited access to areas in close proximities to include in their curriculum. Opportunities to alleviate this problem include working with your local parks and recreation areas, teaming up with local school districts or the possibility of creating your own outdoor classroom. click here to learn about how you can experience the environment in your area.