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Kids-In-Nature Resource Type: Curriculum Field Trip Information/Statistics Description: We provide natural science education to K-8 classrooms in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. We offer classroom-based programs and field trips to local nature preserves. All programs are linked to state standards. Cost: Yes Time: 1-3 Classes Location: California	Rate this Resource: Average: 4 (1 vote) Topic: Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Water Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8)
Rainforest Alliance Learning Site Resource Type: Curriculum Information/Statistics Lesson Plans Online Tool Service Learning Projects Resource List Description: Because we believe that children are our biggest stakeholders, the Rainforest Alliance created the Rainforest Alliance Learning Site filled with free, standards-based lesson plans, stories (available in English, Spanish and Portuguese), presentations and much more. These free educational resources aim at connecting children to conservation and help them understand the role we all play in protecting our precious natural resources. Cost: No Time: 1 Month Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 5 (1 vote) Topic: Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Water Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8)
Project Learning Tree's Focus on Forests Module Resource Type: Curriculum Lesson Plans Description: The Project Learning Tree module Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests uses forest-related examples to help students better understand the complexity of environmental issues. Students examine issues objectively, collect and analyze data, and become involved in decision-making experiences. They learn how to present arguments clearly and how citizens can play a role in forest-management decisions. To receive a copy of the guide, attend a PLT workshop. Visit plt.org/cms/pages/25_120_0.html to identify your PLT state coordinator and contact him or her to find out about PLT workshops near you. Cost: No Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 1 (1 vote) Topic: Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Wildlife Grade: High (9-12)
Project Learning Tree's Forest Ecology Module Resource Type: Curriculum Lesson Plans Description: In the Project Learning Tree module The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology, students examine a forest's ecological systems, analyze interdependencies within a forest ecosystem, and explore factors, like fire, that shape development of forests. In addition, they develop critical-thinking skills and discover the importance of scientific analysis when making decisions about forest issues. To receive a copy of the guide, attend a PLT workshop. Visit plt.org/cms/pages/25_120_0.html to identify your PLT state coordinator and contact him or her to find out about PLT workshops near you. Cost: No Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 3 (1 vote) Topic: Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Grade: High (9-12)
Project Learning Tree's Energy & Society Kit Resource Type: Curriculum Lesson Plans Description: Students investigate the environmental issues related to energy's role in society. The kit includes an activity guide, an Energy & Me music CD and dance DVD, and a set of posters. Cost: Yes Location:	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Energy Conservation Sustainability Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8)