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Eco Expressions Resource Type: Curriculum Field Trip Lesson Plans Service Learning Projects Speaker Description: This site represents a nationwide environmental-education program focused on nature writing for children in grades 3-12. Students engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing as part of the curriculum, which also includes scientific and creative writing. On-site professional-development training is offered to educators and youth leaders to utilize the standards-based, multidisciplinary curriculum in language arts, science, physical education, history and art. Cost: Yes Time: Ongoing Location:	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Air/Climate Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Waste/Recycling Water Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)
Cincinnati Nature Center Resource Type: Field Trip Information/Statistics Online Tool Speaker Description: This site introduces a nature-education organization that offers a wide variety of school programs designed to enhance the school's curriculum by providing hands-on, outdoor experiences. All lessons address state proficiencies, and casses are divided into groups of about eight students per instructor for a high-quality experience on the trails. Cost: Yes Time: Ongoing Location: Ohio	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Waste/Recycling Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)
Backyard Bugs Resource Type: Curriculum Lesson Plans Description: This site offers information about insects and other creepy-crawly critters, close-up pictures and videos, interactive software for kids, and other items for all ages. Products and gifts featuring monarch butterflies, dragonflies, praying mantises, tarantulas, stick insects, honeybees, luna moths, and many more. It also features thirty-six lesson plans on biodiverse arthropods. Cost: Yes Time: Ongoing Location:	Rate this Resource: Average: 5 (1 vote) Topic: Habitat/Ecosystems Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8)
Facing the Future Resource Type: Curriculum Information/Statistics Lesson Plans Service Learning Projects Description: This site has links to lessons, projects, facts, charts, and service-learning projects related to the environment, resources, economies, and population. Many of the activities are quick and are appropriate for opening a topic. All are geared to stimulating discussion, and highlighting positive action kids can take to make the world a better place. Online activities are free and reproducible, and inexpensive guides for middle school or high school classes are available. Cost: No Time: Ongoing Location:	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Waste/Recycling Water Grade: Middle (6-8) High (9-12)
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Resource Type: Field Trip Information/Statistics Lesson Plans Resource List Description: This Web site features information about field trips, outreach programs, teacher training, conservation grants, and more. Cost: Yes Time: Ongoing Location: Pennsylvania	Rate this Resource: No votes yet Topic: Air/Climate Energy Conservation Habitat/Ecosystems Sustainability Waste/Recycling Water Wildlife Grade: Elementary (K-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)