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Building Green
This site has a wealth of information on environmentally conscious building. Includes news articles, case studies, green building products, and information about certification and continuing education. In many areas though, full access...
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U.s. Green Building Council: Green School Buildings
Find out what makes a building green. Featured resources provide information on exactly why green schools make for better students and teachers. Find out ways to become involved in the process of becoming green.
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American Society of Landscape Architects: Green Roof
An interactive experience showcases environmental and economic benefits of a green roof. Take a virtual tour of a real green roof and learn about a career in landscape architecture. Downloadable workbook is available for students, while...
USA Today
Usa Today: Anatomy of a Green Roof
This site will help students understand the basics behind the concept of a green roof. Through an interactive diagram students also learn the materials that make up a green roof. Help them visualize green roofs with pictures of real...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Green Infrastructure & Low Impact Development Technologies
Students are introduced to innovative stormwater management strategies that are being used to restore the hydrology and water quality of urbanized areas to pre-development conditions.
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Read Works: "The Echoing Green"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by William Blake about spring. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Green Living
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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American Society of Landscape Architects: The Roof Is Growing! [Pdf]
This Teacher's Guide explains what a green roof is, how they are made, and why a green roof is beneficial.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: The Big Green Monster Teaches Phonics in Reading and Writing
A big green monster helps students build their reading fluency and word recognition skills through choral reading, literacy center activities, and writing stories.
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Read Works: Green Machines
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about low-cost laptop computers improving education for children in need around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Think Green: Secret Life of Landfills
Visit this landfill in Florida, and learn about the job of this waste management plant. [1:32]
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Rooftop Gardens
Students explore whether rooftop gardens are a viable option for combating the urban heat island effect. Can rooftop gardens reduce the temperature inside and outside houses? Teams each design and construct two model buildings using foam...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Green Springs Historic District
Rural manor houses and related buildings.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology [Pdf]
New and exciting career opportunities are developing as the biotechnology industry finds ways to manufacture and produce more eco-friendly products and materials for the consumer. Read about the efforts and strides being made and how...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Efficiency
Students measure energy outputs and inputs to determine the efficiency of conversions and simple systems. One associated activitiy includes Lego motors and accomplishing work. The other investigates energy for heating water. Students...
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Read Works: Designing From Scratch
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about using a design process to solve problems while building new buildings. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Welcome to a Tropical Rain Forest
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some animals that live in a tropical rain forest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: What's in the Oceans? Amazing Ocean Animals
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals found in the ocean including: sea turtles, sea urchins, starfish, sea horses, and clownfish. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...
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Read Works: Reef Rescue
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text efforts being made to preserve Australia's Great Barrier Reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Tour the White House
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text describing some famous rooms inside the White House. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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U.s. Environmental Protection Agency: Energy Star
Government-sponsored site provides information about saving money and conserving energy by using energy-efficient products and practices at home and at business and organizational sites. Some resources in Spanish.
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