Assessing Toxic Risk.
by Nancy M. Trautman and the Environmental Inquiry Team.
NSTA Press, 2001.
Teacher's Guide: 1873552237
Student Edition: 0873552229
This curriculum explores basic concepts in biology, chemisty, environmental science, and human health to fulfill a number of National Science Education Content Standards. It is designed to help students develop research skills, conduct research projects applicable to their community, collaborate with one another, and enhance their understanding of scientific processes and content.
Gr. 9-12

Assignment EARTH: What Kids Can Do To Save The Planet.
by Roger Emerson.
Distributed by Hal Leonard/Cherry Lane.
Available through http://www.lowestcostmusic.com
An environmental musical for classrooms or school-wide assembly programs complete with music, lyrics, production guide, cast, suggested props, and costumes for the eight included songs. Music ranges from broadway to pop, rap to rock. The Teacher's Manual gives ideas for enrichment activities in science, reading, creative writing as well as art, music and drama.
Gr. K-6

The Bat House Builder's Handbook: Second Edition.
by Merlin Tuttle, Mark Kiser, and Selena Kiser.
Bat Conservation International, 2005.
0974237914
Get ready to build-- this handbook lists the materials needed to build a bat house. Dimensions and possible locations are also discussed. Children may need parent or teacher help.
Gr. 7-12/Adult

Beyond Recycling: A Waste Reduction Manual for Schools.
North Carolina Department of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance Environmental Resource Program..
Online at: http://www.p2pays.org/ref/02/01432.htm
Describes how schools can reduce solid waste by reducing the amount produced in the first place. Examples of schools that reduce and recycle.

Biodiversity Basics: An Educator's Guide to Exploring the Web of Life.
Judy Braus, ed.
World Wildlife Fund, 1999.
1881150038
Designed for middle school, this module includes an Educator's Guide, a student copy of WOW!- A Biodiversity Primer, and a color poster map of the Global 200 ecoregions. The guide explores the meaning of biological diversity, and contains 34 interdisciplinary activities for teachers and non-formal educators.

Bottle Biology.
by Merrill Ingram.
Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
0757500943
http://www.bottlebiology.org
Full of ideas for using recyclable containers to learn about the environment and integrating science, history, art, music, etc. in creative projects. Hands-on educational use of the common two-liter pop bottle.
Gr. 6-12

Branching Out: The North Carolina Forest Stewardship Activity Guide.
By Gail Chesson.
NC Stewardship Program, 1995.
Available online at: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/steward/pdf/brantoc.html
This middle school activity guide explores North Carolina's natural resources. Classroom and outdoor activities link youth to the forest. Activities featuring soil, water, wildlife, trees, recreation and natural beauty help develop the concept of stewardship.
Gr. 6-8

Caldecott Connections to Science.
by Shan Glandon.
Libraries Unlimited, 2000.
1563086875
This book uses ten different Caldecott winning books as springboards into lessons on science.
Gr. K-3

Classroom Creature Culture.
by Carolyn H. Hampton, Carolyn D. Hampton, and David Kramer.
National Science Teachers Association, 1994.
0873551206
Collection of articles written to provide background information and suggestions for keeping live specimens in a K-8 classroom or nature center setting.

Classroom Critters and the Scientific Method.
by Sally Kneidel.
Fulcrum Publishing, 1999.
1555919693
Scientific method experiments involving commonly kept classroom pets such as fish, lizards, and hamsters are featured in this book. Chapter worksheets and an explanation of variables and controls are included.
Gr. 3-8

Coastal Capers: A Marine Education Primer.
NC Sea Grant.
http://www.ncseagrant.org
An activity book for use with primary grade students to introduce and explain the marine environment.
Gr. K-3

Counting on People: Elementary Population and Environmental Activities.
Population Connection, 1994.
http://www.populationeducation.org
This teacher guide emphasizes the significance of connections among people, living things and the environment. It also contains activities designed to help young students respect the needs of others and the earth.
Gr. 1-6

Discover Nature at Sundown: Things to Know and Things to Do.
by Elizabeth P. Lawlor, illustrated by Pat Archer.
Stackpole Books, 1995.
0811725278
Tips and techniques help the reader to encourage students to use their senses to observe nocturnal animals.

Discovering the Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the Schoolyard
by Jenna Glock, Maggie Meyer, and Susan Wertz
Zephyr Press, 1998.
1569760896
Materials to help elementary school educators incorporate outdoor learning experiences into the science curriculum.
Gr. K-5

Earth Book for Kids: Activities to Help Heal the Environment.
by Linda Schwartz.
Learning Works, 1990.
0881601950
This book contains a number of projects students can do on their own, or as a group.
Gr. 3-5

Earth Care: World Folktales to Talk About.
By Margaret Read MacDonald.
August House Publishers, 2005.
0874837847
This book contains 41 stories from 30 different countries. Each addresses humanity’s relationship with nature.
Gr. 3-6

Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future.
Population Connection, 1991.
http://www.populationconnection.org
As an interdisciplinary teacher resource, this book is designed for use with high school students. It introduces global environmental factors related to population, such as climate change, air and water pollution, hunger, garbage and species extinction. The activities provide opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving and cooperative learning.
Gr. 9-12

Eco-Art! Earth-Friendly Art & Craft Experiences for 3- to 9-Year Olds.
By Laurie Carlson
Williamson Publishing, 1993.
0913589683
Simple, step-by-step instructions are provided for the projects included in this book, most of which can be completed in less than an hour.
Gr. PreK-5

Eco-Fun: Great Projects, Experiments, and Games for a Greener Earth.
by David Suzuki and Kathy Vanderlinden.
Rebound by Sagebrush, 2001.
0613858964
This book includes projects using everyday objects, like making cleansers and compost cans. It discusses the scientific chemical processes involved in the projects, making some suitable for science projects.
Gr. 4-6

Ecology for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun.
by Janice VanCleave.
John Wiley and Sons, 1995.
0471100862
Illustrated activities and ideas help children understand the connections between man and the environment. A glossary is available for easy reference.
Gr. 3-8

Environmental Education Teacher Resource Handbook.
by Richard J. Wilke.
Corwin Press, 1993.
http://www.corwinpress.com
A general environmental education information book with many useful suggestions.
Gr. K-12

Environmental Interpretation: a Practical Guide for People with Big Ideas and Small Budgets.
by Sam H. Ham.
Fulcrum Publishing, 1992.
1555919022
This 456 page methods book offers a step-by-step approach for natural resource interpretation. Vital for designing environmental education programs, exhibits, and materials.

Environmental Resource Guide for Air Quality.
Air & Waste Management Association.
Volumes: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12.
http://www.awma.org/education/EERGs.asp
These field-tested guides have hands-on activities and present basic information on the science of air quality in a series of 8 fact sheets, 16 activities, and a comprehensive glossary. Can be used individually, integrated into existing curricula, or combined to be an air quality specific curriculum.

Environmental Resource Guide for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention.
Air & Waste Management Association.
Volumes: K-2,3-5, 6-8, & 9-12.
http://www.awma.org/education/EERGs.asp
Field-tested guides with hands-on activities. Presents basic information on nonpoint source pollution in a series of fact sheets, activities, and glossary. Activities range from simple pencil & paper exercises to challenging projects. Can be used individually, integrated into existing curricula, or combined to be a nonpoint source pollution curriculum.

Every Day is Earth Day.
by Teresa Jennings
Plank Road Publishing.
Available at http://www.musick8.com/store/
Highly recommended by school librarians and teachers as an excellent resource for educational and entertaining school-wide assemblies and programs.
Gr. K-8

Exploring the Environment Through Children’s Literature: An Integrated Approach.
By Carol M. Butzow and John W. Butzow.
Teacher Ideas Press, 1999.
1563086506
This 15 chapter book contains ideas for activities surrounding environmental themes from a number of children’s books.
Gr. K-4

Gardening Wizardry for Kids.
by L. Patricia Kite.
Barrons, 1995.
0812013174
More than 300 experiments and projects involving fruit pits, seeds, beans, potatoes and herbs are featured. How-to illustrations and a glossary are included.
Gr. 3-8

Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids.
by Mary Ann F. Kohl and Cindy Gainer
Bright Ideas for Learning Centers, 1991.
0935607013
From feather necklaces to homemade chalk, this book has numerous projects for a variety of ages.
Gr. K-5

Greening School Grounds: Creating Habitats for Learning.
edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn.
New Society Publishers, 2001.
0865714363
This book contains helpful ideas for adding vegetable gardens, wildlife habitats, and butterfly gardens to school grounds in order to provide outdoor classroom spaces that expand upon indoor learning.

Hands-On Nature: Information and Activities for Exploring the Environment with Children.
edited by Jenepher Lingelbach & Lisa Purcell, illustrated by Susan Sawyer.
University Press of New England, 2000.
1584650788
Numerous nature-oriented activities, divided into categories by specific subjects, make up this book.

If Trees Could Talk: A Curriculum in Environmental History.
Forest History Society et al.
http://www.lib.duke.edu/forest/Education/Curriculum/index.html
This eight module middle school curriculum is designed to incorporate environmental history into the social studies classroom.

Inquiry at the Window.
by Phyllis Whitin & David J. Whitin.
Heinemann, 1997.
0435071319
A model for helping students observe their natural world, discuss problems, and appreciate their own efforts.
Gr. K-6

Insectigations: 40 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Insect World.
by Cindy Blobaum.
Chicago Review Press, 2005.
1556525680
Forty activities for students age 7 to 10 are explained in this guide. Students may search for insect eggs, raise mealworms, plan insect gardens, play an educational game, or conduct one of many inquiry-based experiments.
Gr. 1-5

Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources: Second Edition.
by Douglas M. Knudson.
Venture Publishing, 2003.
1892132397
A comprehensive look at providing non-formal education in a park/nature center setting with extensive emphasis on wildlife, natural resource education and the environment. Especially good for the ranger/guide responsible for presenting nature programs to schools, scout groups, and the general public. 500 pages.

Interpreting Our Heritage: Third Edition.
by Freeman Tilden.
UNC Press, 1977 (Classic).
0807840165
Especially valuable for nature/environmental education centers. Provides nuts and bolts information for presenting programs to the public prepared by one of the first individuals to professionally define the art of interpretation and basic interpretive principles.

Into the Field: A Guide to Locally Focused Teaching.
by Claire Walker Leslie
Orion Society, 2005.
0913098523
This book contains ideas for incorporating the natural and cultural history of one’s own location into the teaching curriculum.

Invasion Ecology.
by Marianne E. Krasny and the Environmental Inquiry Team.
NSTA Press, 2003.
Teacher's Guide: 0873552067
Student Edition: 0873552113
This curriculum is designed to help students develop research skills, conduct research projects applicable to their community, collaborate with one another, and enhance their understanding of scientific processes and content while learning about invasive species and ecology.
Gr. 9-12

Inquiry-Based Learning Using Everyday Objects: Hands-On Instructional Strategies That Promote Active Learning in Grades 3-8.
by Amy Edmonds Alvarado and Patricia R. Herr.
Corwin Press, 2003.
0761946659
This title introduces the importance of inquiry-based learning, and provides sample lesson plans to integrate it into the language arts, science, social studies and math classrooms.
Gr. 3-8

The “Keepers” series:

Keepers of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children (1555913873).
Keepers of Life: Teacher’s Guide (1555911870).
Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children (1555913865).
Keepers of the Animals: Teacher’s Guide (1555911072).
Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children (1555913857).
Keepers of the Earth: Teacher’s Guide (1555910408).
by Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac.
Fulcrum Press.
This series is a wealth of information. Each volume contains a number of Native American stories from various tribes. After the story, there are lessons and activities (some indoor, some outdoor) pertaining to themes in the story.

Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You.
by Clare Walker Leslie and Charles E. Roth.
Storey Publishing, 2003.
1580174930
Probably the most widely recommended nature journaling book on the market today, Keeping a Nature Journal is informative and aesthetically pleasing. It includes a chapter about journaling with school groups.

Learning from Nature: Cross-Curricular Activities to Foster Creative and Critical Thinking.
by Robert Myers.
Zephyr Press, 2005.
1569761949
The activities described in this book are designed to use nature as the subject to enhance science, language arts, math, social studies, music, and drawing classes. Instructions are included for administering each activity, as well as reproducible student worksheets.
Gr. 1-5

Linking Science and Literacy in the K-8 Classroom
by Rowena Douglas, Karen Worth and Mike Klentschy
NSTA Press, 2006.
1933531010
This title not only provides how-to advice for educators interested in integrating science with language arts, but also contains case studies and addresses current issues such as the No Child Left Behind Act.

Listening to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature.
by Joseph Cornell, photography by John Hendrickson.
Dawn Publications, 1995.
0916124355
This book contains activities, quotes, and information concerning how to increase your awareness of nature.

Moon Journals: Writing, Art and Inquiry Through Focused Nature Study.
By Joni Chancer and Gina Rester-Zodrow.
Heinemann, 1997.
0435072218
This book is a wealth of information and activities for any teacher seeking to use nature as the basis for teaching writing and art.

My Nature Journal: A Personal Nature Guide for Young People.
by Adrienne Olmstead
Pajaro, 2000.
0967245915
A guided journal, this book is complete with activities, lessons, and interesting facts to assist students with learning about the natural world around them.

Native American Gardening: Stories, Projects and Recipes for Families.
by Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac.
Fulcrum Publishing, 1996.
155591148X
Sustainable agriculture, organic gardening, companion planting and other techniques based on Native American practices.
Gr. K-8

Nature's Art Box : From t-shirts to twig baskets, 65 cool projects for crafty kids to make with natural materials you can find anywhere.
by Laura C. Martin, David Cain.
Storey Publishing, 2003.
1580174906
Older elementary school children may find a lot of projects in this book. From making inks and dyes to picture frames and baskets, there are “natural” projects for people with different abilities and interests.
Gr 4-Adult

Nature Drawing: A Tool for Learning.
By Clare Walker Leslie.
Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 1992.
078720580x
Leslie’s Nature Drawing may provide many supplemental ideas for your nature journals. It contains information about drawing supplies, drawing techniques, and biological information to enhance your nature drawings.

Nature in a Nutshell for Kids : Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less.
by Jean Potter
Wiley, 1995.
047104444X
This book has 102 short and easy hands-on experiments that can help de-mystify some scientific principles in nature.
Gr 2-5

Nature Neighborhood: Creating a Place for Wildlife and Learning.
edited by Christy Flint.
Environmental Media Corporation, 2002.
1567913040 (book) 1567912788 (video)
Create butterfly gardens, bird observation stations, and mini-ponds at your school using this book and video as guides.

North Carolina Water: Can We Keep It Fit For Life?
North Carolina Geographic Alliance, 1994.
Available at http://www.broadfootsofwendell.com
Lesson plans ready for use, an atlas section with maps for reproduction, and background information about various aspects of water in North Carolina. Intended to heighten awareness of water and its importance to us economically, aesthetically, and as a necessity for life.Prof (4-12)

Of Bugs and Beasts: Fact, Folklore, and Activities.
by Lauren J. Livo, et al.
Teacher Ideas Press/Libraries Unlimited, 1995.
1563081792
This resource includes folklore, natural history, description, range, interactions, activities, and a bibliography for each creature. Creatures include bats, buzzards, moths, leeches, clams, jellyfish, snakes, slugs, and more.

Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms & Communities.
by David Sobel
Orion Society, 2004.
091309854X
This book includes strategies for focusing on the connection between education, the local community, and the environment.

Reading the Environment: Children's Literature in the Science Classroom.
by Mary M. Cerullo.
Heinemann, 1997.
043508383X
This book will support PreK-6 teachers who want to enhance their teaching and methods. It demonstrates how to bring together the best of the language arts and science curriculums to instill in students a curiosity about the world around them.
Gr. PreK-6

Ripples: A Big Sweep Elementary Activity Guide.
by Carla B. Burgess, et al.
NC Sea Grant, 1995.
Available from: NC Big Sweep, PO Box 126, Zebulon, NC 27597.
Designed for ages 9-11, this manual teaches children about litter in our waterways and the problems it causes for wildlife and the environment.
Gr. 3-6

Science in Seconds at the Beach : Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less.
by Jean Potter.
Wiley, 1998.
0471178993
This title includes a number of hands-on experiments to teach biology, weather, physics, and more as it pertains to the beach. Many of the experiments may be done at a pool or by using another body of water as well.
Gr. 2-5

Science, Society, and America's Nuclear Waste.
by US Department of Energy, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management.
http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov/pm/program_docs/curriculum.shtml
Designed for high school curriculum with computer applications, this resource includes teacher manuals and student workbooks with topics such as nuclear waste and waste management.
Gr. 9-12

Science Through Children’s Literature: An Integrated Approach.
By Carol M. Butzow and John W. Butzow.
Teacher Ideas Press, 2nd ed, 2000.
1563086514
Literature titles with summary, science/environmental topic areas, content related words, activities, related books and references.
Gr. K-3

Science With Air: Usborne Science Activities.
by Helen Edom and Moira Butterfield.
EDC Publishing, 1992.
0746009720
This colorful illustrated book is packed with activities such as steering a model glider, finding the direction of the wind and making an air-powered rocket balloon. Experiments help children explore the intriguing properties of air using household equipment.
Gr. K-3

The Seaside Naturalist: A Guide to Study at the Seashore.
by Deborah A. Coulombe.
Fireside, 1990 (Classic).
0671765035
Great reference for individuals interested in learning more about coastal habitats and animals. Line drawings, features of a field guide, & marine biology concepts. Sponsored by Audubon Society. (sponges, jellyfish, sea turtles, puffins, whales, etc.)

Sharing Nature With Children: Anniversary Edition.
by Joseph Cornell.
Dawn Publications, 1998.
1883220734
Considered a classic in environmental education, this book has many activities designed to help teachers, parents, and others explore nature with children.

The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature, Revised Edition.
by Cathy Johnson
Sierra Club Books, 1997.
0871569329
This guide contains step-by-step instructions for sketching and painting the natural environment.

Sing for Earth Day: Songs for Making our Planet a Better Place.
by Teresa Jennings.
Available at: http://www.musick8.com/store
Eight songs about the Earth, collected from Music K-8 magazine. The CD comes with a Teacher's handbook and reproducsable parts for students.
Gr. K-8