Evergreen Twins


Activity Book 40+ Eco-


Activities, Games and Outdoor Adventures


by Rick Reyn-


olds, M.S.Ed A collection


of fun games and


activities that integrate ecology and sus- tainability with learning standards across the curriculum. Utilizing active, visual learning methods, these activities help kids ages 8 to 14 to learn about the world around them.


Activities include unique games such as Eco-doku and an Organic Scavenger Hunt.


Developed by Rick Reynolds, M.S. Ed and printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.


$21.95 plus 3.95 shipping. Learn more at http://www.engagingeverystudent. com/


Big Ideas: Linking Food, Culture, Health, and the Environment


Big Ideas: Link- ing Food, Culture, Health, and the Envi- ronment, written by the Center for Ecolit- eracy with a foreword by bestselling author Michael Pollan, provides a conceptual


framework for integrated learning in these important areas in K–12 classrooms. Big Ideas offers:


* Key concepts drawn from the Ameri-


can Association for the Advancement of Science Benchmarks for Science Literacy * Essential questions to engage stu-


dents * A rich assortment of sample activities


In a style that is both positive and accessible, Big Ideas helps students and educators explore questions, such as: Where does our food come from and how it is produced? How does culture shape our food choices and behavior? What is the relationship between food choices and health? And what are the links between our food and the environment?


CLEARING 2010


Holding onto the Green Zone


The new


Earth science curriculum, Holding onto the Green Zone, is a product of the Bureau of Land Manage- ment (BLM) and the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Exten- sion that encourages collabora- tion between land managers and youth educators/leaders to promote conservation of fragile riparian resources. Through the processes of science inquiry and experiential learning, learners enhance their science knowledge and come to understand the importance of preserving and restoring ripar- ian ecosystems. The Student Action Guide is designed to help learners in grades 5-8 to investigate six key elements of the riparian zone:


* Water quality and quantity * Stream shape, slope, and speed * Soil qualities


* Plant characteristics * Erosion and deposition * Surrounding land uses: human,


livestock, and wildlife


Students participate in both classroom and outdoor activities.


The Leader Guide takes the guess- work out of designing a riparian educa- tion program or rejuvenating an existing program. It includes background informa- tion, a unit-by-unit guide, and safety tips. Appendices contain additional riparian resources, including selected curricula and activities, a curriculum concept map, and sources for background information. Curriculum activities are correlated to the National Science Education Standards, the NAAEE Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning, and 4-H Youth Development Guidelines.


Both documents can be downloaded


in their entirety at http://www.blm.gov/ wo/st/en/res/Education_in_BLM/ripar- ian_module.html


www.clearingmagazine.org/online


Water, Climate Change,


and Forests: Watershed Stewardship for a


Changing Climate


A publication of the USDA Forest Service and the Pacific Northwest Research Station


June 2010 This document provides essential


research data on the effect of climate change and other threats on water- shed function and quality in the com- ing decades. Filled with informative charts, graphs and maps, the booklet provides ample evidence of the vital role that forests play in providing clean drinking water, wildlife habitat, and energy resources.


level readers.


Material is suited for high school This document is downloadable


from the Pacific Northwest Research Station website at http://www. treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/35295.


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