Curated OER
Building Green
Students read an article and learn about building green. In this environment instructional activity, students visit a website to learn about Mark Baker and Nonnie Chrystal. Students write down the three events that led them to explore...
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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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Green Infrastructure & Low Impact Development Technologies
Learners 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.
Other
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.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Green Building and Operations
Learn about the California Academy of Sciences building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Green Building Contractor
This conversation with Blaine Rowland highlights the work that goes into building green and the benefits of this practice.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Green Roofs
Find out how green roofs can benefit the ecosystem and wildlife diversity.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: At the Office
Find out how to make a business green, and in turn, more environmentally friendly.
Other
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.
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...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Energy Efficiency
In this simple experiment, students learn about the insulating characteristics of soil and how this relates to energy efficiency.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Driving Techniques to Conserve Gas
Learn ways to conserve gas by driving and maintaining your car and tires.