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kidEarth: Kids Around the World Sing 12-Year-Old's Global-Warming Song Resource Type: Curriculum Green Design Projects Online Tool Service Learning Projects Description: KidEarth and its "100 Generations" song is an international global-warming music project California sixth-grader Aitan Grossman created for children all over the world to sing to raise awareness about the climate change. Schoolchildren in Africa (Botswana and Ethiopia), Europe (France), South America (Venezuela and Guatemala), and Asia (Taiwan) have joined kidEarth in song already. The more kids who sing Aitan's song, the bigger its impact will be as children everywhere, together, raise the world's awareness about the climate change. Aitan's made it easy -- the song's notes, lyrics, and instrumental tracks are on the Web site. Students can use Aitan's words or write their own and, if they want to join voices together with others around the world, they can post their own "100 Generations" music video next on kidEarth's video page. More information about kidEarth is in "The News" section of the kidEarth Web site, including a feature story posted on Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection Web site and an article written when the kidEarth project was designated a Climate Hero by San Francisco Bay Area environmentalists. All Aitan asks is that schools participating send him their names and cities/towns so he can mention them on the site. Email him at kidEarthus@yahoo.com. Cost: No Time: 1-3 Classes Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 5 (1 vote) Topic: Air/Climate Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Waste/Recycling Water Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)
GreenHeart Education Curriculum Model Resource Type: Curriculum Description: The GreenHeart Education curriculum model maps out a research-based, developmentally appropriate "green" focus for different grade levels, so that educators aren't overwhelmed thinking they have to do it all at once. Foundation - compassion, respect, sustainability Overarching Theme - global warming / climate change Backdrop of Curriculum Model - ecosystem and environmental health Primary - Nature Bonding Grades 4-5 - Ecological Principles Middle Years - Environmental Solutions Senior Years - Sustainable Development Cost: No Time: Ongoing Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 4 (1 vote) Topic: Sustainability Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)
National Geographics Environment Page Resource Type: Information/Statistics Online Tool Description: There's always 5 great articles referenced at the top of this page... these would be good conversation starters or reading assignments. They also have a lot of information about Global Warming, Natural Disasters and Habitats which are part of a long list of environmental topics covered. Start out with this overview of global warming: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/ environment/global-warming/gw-overview.html Cost: No Location:	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Air/Climate Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Water Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)
Cool the Earth Resource Type: Curriculum Service Learning Projects Description: Cool the Earth is a K-8 school-to-home climate change program that educates students about global warming and inspires them, and their families, to take action. Through it's main elements of: an educational, friendly assembly featuring an original play presented by teachers and students; energy-saving coupons that inspire kids and their families to take action; ongoing monthly spotlights highlighting an energy-saving action; and an on-campus banner tracking the actions taken and energy saved, the program raises awareness about climate change throughout the school community and is successful in teaching kids and their families responsible, energy-saving behavior. Cost: Yes Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 4 (2 votes) Topic: Air/Climate Energy Conservation Sustainability Waste/Recycling Water Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8)
They Write the Songs Resource Type: Lesson Plans Description: This lesson plan utilizes the “writing-to-learn” instructional strategy in which students explore and acquire deep understanding of informational texts through creative writing and reflection. Students will participate in a collaborative group effort to research the environment’s impact on human health. Then they will write new lyrics to one of their favorite songs to create a new song designed to persuade listeners to help solve the problem. Cost: No Time: 1 Week Location:	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Energy Conservation Grade: Middle (6-8) High (9-12)