Resources For Educators |
"My 'wiggly' students had a chance to move around without getting in trouble for disturbing the class. They also seemed more focused outside." Elementary Art Teacher, Kenly, NC |
K-5 TEACHERS: Apply now for the 2010 EE Teacher Institute -- "At The Water's Edge"! |
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AT THE WATER'S EDGE Exploring Wetlands, Wildlife and Water
July 11-16, 2010 | Trinity Center, Salter Path, NC
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Click here for a report on what DENR Divisions do for North Carolina's Teachers |
NC Graduation
Project Support |
EE School Directory |
 Students and teachers interested in environmental projects should check out the Graduation Project page for information about interactive networking and a listing of potential mentors and project ideas. |
Do your students recycle, work to conserve water or protect air quality? Does your school have a pollinator garden, composting area, nature trail, or other outdoor classroom features? Do you have Certified Environmental Educators on staff? If so, we want to feature your school programs in the new EE School Directory. This directory is a great way for schools interested in EE to network, learn from each other, and use each other as resources. |
Environmental Education Resource Database |
 For one-stop shopping for environmental education resources in North Carolina, check out the Environmental Education Resource Database. Search this comprehensive database for the very best in environmental education professional development opportunities, field trips, outreach programs, grants and contests and awards. |
Early Childhood Resources |
Schools in the News |
| Click here for resources including books, web sites and organizations for early childhood environmental educators. |
 Subscribe to EE School News for the latest on environmental education happenings in North Carolina's schools! |
EE & Student Achievement |
Grants for EE projects |
The Office of EE has compiled a body of research affirming the connection between environmental education and improvements in student behavior and academic achievement. |
Funding opportunities to get your environmental education program or project off the ground can be found here. |
EE Lesson Plans |
Contests and Awards |
| Trying to find environmental education lesson plans? Check out Learn NC and type "environmental education" into their lesson plan search engine! |
Click here to search for local, regional, national and international contests and awards honoring student and educator achievement in environmental education. |
Professional Development |
HOT TOPIC :
Global Climate Change |
| Check out the Events Calendar for the latest professional development opportunities across the state.
Click here for more information regarding the NC EE Certification Program. It's a great way to increase your professional skills in EE, meet great educators from across the state, and have fun! |
Global climate change is a hot topic these days. As an educator, as a parent, or as a concerned individual, it can be difficult to know where to go for balanced, quality information. Our Global Climate section is meant to highlight high quality learning resources as well as share global climate change-related news stories. |
EE Bibliography |
| This environmental education bibliography features catalogs, audio cassettes, books, series, periodicals, videos, web sites, and activity guides. Entries listed in the bibliography have been reviewed and recommended by over 125 educators, librarians, and specialists. |
