Calling all educators! National Green Week 2012 is right around the corner! Over six million students are enrolled in this year’s event! GEF is looking to surpass the results of NGW 2011 in which over 100,000 lbs of trash (in just 5 days) and tens of thousands of dollars in utilities bills were saved. The objective is to spotlight sustainability education for at least one week between February 6 and Earth Day, April 22. Participation is free and schools can compete for a multitude of prizes and cash awards—national results are posted on GEF’s site on Earth Day. To learn more visit: www.greeneducationfoundation.org
GEF has the curriculum, programs, and support you need to bring high-quality sustainability education to your classroom and community. Now, GEF has the resources to help you earn academic credit or CEUs while building your knowledge and skills around sustainability education.
Sustainability Education is more than being environmentally friendly. Sustainability Education takes a holistic approach to learning that incorporates environmental, economic, and social perspectives to frame children’s experiences in the classroom and community. Our goal is to help you integrate sustainability into your existing curricula by developing all levels of national standards based lessons to be used as supplements to individual lessons or as stand-alone, semester long, programs of study.
Sustainability Concepts Certification for Professional Development
The Sustainability Concepts Certification consists of a foundations course, 3 course electives, and a final independent study. All courses are approved for academic and professional development credit. Learn More!
Online Sustainability Courses
You and your students are invited to learn more about the important concepts of sustainability and green building with application based courses from GEF. Courses are available as 15 hour online courses that use dynamic delivery methods and application based projects. Participants are eligible to earn academic credit. Learn More!
Free Sustainability Programs
GEF offers free programs to get your students excited about sustainability! Join a contest and take advantage of GEF’s lessons and activities!
National Green Week – the largest waste reduction campaign in history! February 6 – April 22, 2012
Green Energy Challenge – make small behavior changes to reduce your energy consumption!
Green Thumb Challenge – connect kids with nature through gardening!
I Ride Green – change the way you travel to be more sustainable!
Free Stand Alone Sustainability Lessons
GEF’s Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse contains a plethora of great lessons that can easily be integrated into existing curriculum. Search the database by grade level and subject area to find the perfect lesson or activity for your class! Learn More!