Disney Planet Challenge

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A GOOD PLACE TO START - Project Starters PLANNING PHASE - Useful Tools	RESEARCH TIME - Gathering Data SOCIAL MEDIA EDUCATION - Connect with Other Teachers

A GOOD PLACE TO START - Project Starters
US Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm A to Z index of all US EPA Kids’ topics — a great place to start brainstorming.	Project Wet: http://www.projectwet.org/ Numerous resources focused on all aspects of water education.
The Kids' Science Challenge http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/ An engaging site for a science competition that features fun science facts and games – a great place to get kids brainstorming ideas and a fun science-based competition.	Green Schools Initiative: http://www.greenschools.net/ Extensive and high quality tools to get ideas about “green schools”.
National Wildlife Federation: http://www.nwf.org/outside/ Garden for Wildlife, Schoolyard Habitats and other tools and ideas.	Recycle Rex — CA Department of Conservation: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RecycleRex/ Fun site for kids about waste and recycling, with some great project ideas.
Natural Resources Defense Council: http://www.nrdc.org/GREENSQUAD/intro/intro_1.asp Interactive site to help kids “take action for greener, healthier schools”.
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PLANNING PHASE – Useful Tools
National Parks Service: http://www.nps.gov/learn/ Interpretation and Education site offering park fun for kids and teachers.	Heal the Bay: http://www.healthebay.org/education/ Educational programs focused on conservation of the oceans.
US Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm Links to educational resources by age – elementary, middle school, and high school.	Algalita Marine Research Foundation: http://www.algalita.org/education.html Educational programs focused on the oceans and marine environments.
US Fish and Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/educators/ General resources focusing on habitat and wildlife.	National Geographic Society: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment General environmental information site.
US Department of Agriculture: http://riley.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=8&tax_level=1&tax_subject=1 Agriculture, food production and nutrition education and outreach resources. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0?10B?navid=YOUTH_RESOURCES&parentnav=EDUCATOR_STUDENT&navtype=RT Youth site covering topics like nutrition and food safety.	Smithsonian Institute: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/explore_by_topic/science_nature.html Extensive science and nature education site.
USDA Forest Service: http://fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation General conservation education site for students and teachers.	American Forest Foundation – Project Learning Tree: http://www.plt.org/ Award-winning environmental education program with a focus on forests.
National Audubon Society: http://www.audubon.org/educate/ General environmental education resources for kids and teachers.	Earth Day Network: http://earthday.net/education Award-winning Educators Network with general environmental education resources.
Keep America Beautiful: http://www.kab.org/site/PageServer?pagename=tools Resources focusing on litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification.	National Energy and Conservation NEED Project: http://www.need.org/ Tools promoting an energy-conscious and educated society.
Tree People: http://www.treepeople.org/vfp.dll?OakTree~getPage~&PNPK=33 Access to general resources from their environmental education program.	AquaSmart: http://www.dbw.ca.gov/AquaSmart/index.html Education Navigation page focusing on water safety and boating.
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RESEARCH TIME — Gathering Data
US Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm Waste site with a wealth of information for students and teachers.	Action Bioscience: http://www.actionbioscience.org/ Educational resource of the American Institute of Biological Sciences.
US Fish and Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/educators/students.html Students’ site with plenty of information on habitat and wildlife.	COAST (Consortium for Oceanographic Activities for Students and Teachers): http://www.coast-nopp.org/toc.html Resources by age covering topics around oceanography and coastal processes.
Energy Quest — CA Energy Commission: http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html Award-winning energy education interactive website for kids.	ARKive Images of Life on Earth: http://www.arkive.org/ Extensive collection of images, videos and fact-files illustrating the world’s species.
Defenders of Wildlife: http://www.kidsplanet.org/ Kids’ site that offers fun and informative resources on wildlife issues.	EarthSky Science Podcasts: http://www.earthsky.org Informative science and nature podcasts.
Arbor Day Foundation: http://www.arborday.org/learn/ Resources about trees and the important role they play in the environment.	Fruits and Veggies More Matters: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_id=6 5-a-Day Nutrition homepage for kids with a wealth of information.
WWF: http://gis.wwfus.org/wildfinder Interactive World maps allowing users to discover where species live or explore regions to find out what species live there.
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SOCIAL MEDIA EDUCATION – Connect with Other Teachers
Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/ An online community providing interactive educational tools and resources, created by The George Lucas Educational Foundation.	Moms Meet: http://www.greenmomsmeet.com/ An online community providing moms with resources on parenting and eco-conscious living.
Teacher Tube: http://www.teachertube.com/ An online site for sharing instructional videos through which teachers teach teachers.	ASCD: http://ascd.org/ A community focused on resources essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.
Teacher Ade: http://teachade.com A helpful community for educators and teachers that provides free educational resources.	Classroom 2.0: http://www.classroom20.com/ A social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education.
Teacher Recess: http://www.teachersrecess.com/ A social network developed to provide everyday teaching solutions for education professionals.
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