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November 11, 2014, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Eco-Schools USA Dashboard: Goals, Metrics, Success! (NWF)
Register here. Learn how to utilize Eco-Schools USA Dashboard, each school's one stop shop for their campus to highlight, goals, successes, awards, and metrics associated with their sustainability work.
October 22, 2014, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Earth System Science Series: Part 2- Remote Sensing (NASA)
Register here. Earth System Science Series is a three part series designed to help teachers explain Earth's natural processes. In Part 2- Remote Sensing and Technology, participants will look at different tools (Satellites) available to do Remote Sensing.
October 21, 2014, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. K-2 NASA Education Series: Part 1. Literacy Components (NASA)
Register here. This webinar is a three part series designed to guide teachers to some of NASA published books. In Part 1 – Literacy Component, participants will look at different tools (NASA Books) available in pdf files or interactive websites ready for classroom use. A guide to NASA's K-5 literature publications that can be used for teaching science vocabulary, scientific thinking and process. Some of these books may also be available in Spanish.
October 21, 2014, 2:00 -3:30 p.m. Basics of School Integrated Pest Management (EPA)
View recorded session here . School experts from around the country have been brought together to explain and demonstrate the Basics of School IPM. The webinar will begin with what school IPM is, why it is important, how to implement IPM and where and when to utilize IPM practices. A discussion of how to monitor for pests and its importance, pest exclusionary practices, and details regarding sanitation and maintenance of waste and recycling areas will ensue. This will be followed by a discussion of the most pest challenges area in schools – the kitchens/cafeterias. Then you will be lead through a virtual walkthrough of a school, pointing out other potential pest prone areas. Q & A will follow.
October 21, 2014, 2:00 -3:15 p.m. Financing Energy Efficient Upgrades with ENERGY STAR (ENERGY STAR)
Register here. Learn how public sector organizations are improving energy efficiency with innovative solutions to financial barriers. Attendees will learn about financing projects in the public and private sectors, the basics of performance contracting, and how EPA's tools and resources can help you make the decision to improve your facilities now or later.
October 16, 2014, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mapping Earth's Water Cycle with NASA Scientists (NASA)
Register here. Scientists from two NASA Earth science missions will address how their synergistic research helps us to understand Earth's water cycle, including extreme events such as floods. This presentation will use a free online concept mapping tool for exploring the water cycle. The concept maps presented are loaded with educational assets - including images, videos, news items - that webinar participants can use in their own educational practices, presentations or for their own learning. Participants will also learn how to create their own concept maps.
October 14, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Earth System Science Series: Part 1 Weather vs Climate (NASA)
Register here. Earth System Science Series is a three part series designed to help teachers explain Earth's natural processes. In Part 1 – Weather vs Climate, participants will discover different ways of explaining the difference between weather and climate.
October 8, 2014, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Energy Treasure Hunts: Simple Steps to Finding Energy Savings (ENERGY STAR)
Register here. The Energy Treasure Hunt is a dynamic, effective process for identifying savings opportunities, and is a best practice adopted by many ENERGY STAR partners to identify no- and low-cost savings opportunities, and build stronger energy teams. By focusing on energy savings, Energy Treasure Hunts support implementation of an energy management program and key components of EPA's ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management. Learn how others have used this tool to find savings, and learn how to run your own treasure hunt.
September 30, 2014, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Introduction to NWF's Eco-Schools USA (NWF)
View recorded session here. Learn about Eco-Schools USA's main components and international connections, as well as what you need to get started. Hear from teachers in the field about their personal experiences with Eco-Schools USA and how it helped to transform their school.
September 25, 2014, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. GPM – Studying Precipitation form Above Earth (NASA)
This webinar is for all teachers who would like to learn about how NASA is able to study Earth's Water Cycle. We will share information on NASA's mission. Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM), show the various resources that have been developed to teach students about the water cycle, weather and climate, satellite engineering and instruments, and how this information will be used to help society.
September 24, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Earth by the Numbers – Accessing NASA Data (NASA)
Learn about the latest data from NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission, and how you can access precipitation and other remote sensing data about Earth to use with your students.
September 24, 2014, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Water, Water, Everywhere (NASA)
This webinar is for elementary teachers to learn about Earth's water. Where did water come from? What is it? Can we make water? We will review Earth's water cycle and share a variety of resources for teaching the water cycle.
September 18, 2014, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hangout on Air: World Water Monitoring Day (EarthEcho)
Join Philippe Cousteau as he works with South American students from World Learning, Inc. to celebrate World Water Monitoring Day. Together they will discuss the Importance of water quality monitoring while demonstrating proper methods for sampling water in the field. Classrooms tuning in can ask questions live on air and share the results of their own water sampling.
August 28, 2014, 1:00-2:30 p.m. How to Apply for the ENERGY STAR (EPA/DOE)
Join us to learn about applying for ENERGY STAR Certification in Portfolio Manager. Understand the value of the ENERGY STAR certification, see the step-by-step process of applying, and gain tips to help your property get from application to award.
August 27, 2014, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Portfolio Manager 102 (EPA/DOE)
Continue to learn about EPA's new ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool, with a deeper dive into more advanced functionalities such as: managing and tracking changes to your property uses over time; using spreadsheet templates to update property data; setting goals and targets to plan energy improvements for properties; generating and using custom reports; and using the Sustainable Buildings Checklist.
August 26, 2014, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Portfolio Manager 101 (EPA/DOE)
Join us as we introduce and demonstrate the core functionality of EPA's new ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Attendees will learn how to: navigate the new Portfolio Manager; add a property and enter details about it; enter energy and water consumption data; share properties; generate performance reports to assess progress; and respond to data requests.
August 12, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Benchmarking Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Portfolio Manager (EPA/DOE)
Learn how to track the progress of energy efficiency efforts and compare the energy use of wastewater treatment plants to other peer facilities across the country. Attendees will learn how to measure and track energy use and carbon dioxide emission reductions in water and wastewater treatment plants to establish baseline energy use, prioritize investments, set goals, and track improvements over time.
August 5, 2014, 3:00-5:00 p.m. National Energy Literacy Virtual Town Hall (DOE)
Join the Department of Energy for a dynamic virtual conversation of ongoing efforts from across the country in utilizing the Energy Literacy Framework to address one of our nations' biggest national challenges, "Energy Illiteracy." Most Americans don't know where their electricity comes from (coal) and cannot name a fossil fuel. During this webinar educators and collaborators will have opportunities to share their energy literacy efforts and vision, as well as learn about resources for integrating energy. The webinar will feature speakers and virtual breakout sessions to share insights, questions, and ideas for energy literacy efforts. RSVP through our Invitation and webinar details will be forthcoming.
July 31, 2014, 1:00-2:00 p.m. How to Apply for the ENERGY STAR (EPA)
Join us to learn about applying for ENERGY STAR Certification in Portfolio Manager. Understand the value of the ENERGY STAR certification, see the step-by-step process of applying, and gain tips to help your property get from application to award.
June 26, 2014, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Tying It All Together and Digging In (USDA)
View recorded session here. . This webinar will showcase the variety of ways school districts can purchase local foods. It will include everything from procurement basics to using geographic preference, to finding local producers, to buying local through DoD Fresh.
June 17, 2014, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Making the Financial Case for Green Cleaning (HSC)
Learn from winners of our past Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities who will be discussing their work to deliver high quality Green cleaning programs while delivering cost savings to their budgets.
June 12, 2014, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Using the Department of Defense Fresh to Purchase Local (USDA)
View recorded session here. This webinar will showcase the variety of ways school districts can purchase local foods. It will include everything from procurement basics to using geographic preference, to finding local producers, to buying local through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program.
June 4, 2014, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Rockets 2 Race Cars Teacher Program at the Kentucky Speedway (NASA)
Go Green Edition / The Heat is ON! Get your students revved up about science, technology, engineering and mathematics with NASA's Rockets 2 Race Cars STEM Education program. Exploring solar energy by challenging your students to design an efficient solar oven and discover how solar energy is currently being used to power a NASCAR track. Increase your understanding of Earth's Energy Budget and investigate how changes in the atmosphere affect the energy balance. Then, discover additional hands-on activities allowing students to explore, and increase their understanding of, this concept and many other mathematic and science topics already part of your curriculum.
May 27, 2014, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Rockets 2 Race Cars Teacher Program at Kentucky Speedway (NASA)
Go Green Edition / The Heat is ON! Get your students revved up about science, technology, engineering and mathematics with NASA's Rockets 2 Race Cars STEM Education program. Exploring solar energy by challenging your students to design an efficient solar oven and discover how solar energy is currently being used to power a NASCAR track. Increase your understanding of Earth's Energy Budget and investigate how changes in the atmosphere affect the energy balance. Then, discover additional hands-on activities allowing students to explore, and increase their understanding of, this concept and many other mathematic and science topics already part of your curriculum.
May 20, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Curiosity on Mars: The Search for Clues of Life (NASA)
The possibly of life existing on the planet Mars has long fascinated us. NASA has been exploring the surface of Mars since the first flyby of Mariner 3 in 1964. Today, numerous orbiters circle the planet and several rovers and landers have explored the surface directly. Two rovers, Opportunity and Curiosity, are still operating, performing experiments and collecting data. In this webinar, we will review the recent history of Mars exploration and examine new discoveries. We'll also engage your students with an activity called Mars Image Analysis.
May 19, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Art and the Cosmic Connection (NASA)
Explore how science inspires art and art empowers science! Art & the Cosmic Connection is an innovative program that engages learners of all ages in creative scientific inquiry. Students become "artist explorers" as they investigate the mysterious worlds of our solar system through the lens of visual art.
May 15, 2014, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Seeing the World Without a Passport- Mission Geography (NASA)
Use NASA's photographs and images of Earth, taken from space, to teach key grade-level-appropriate Earth science, mathematics, science, language arts and geography skills; including remote sensing and map/image interpretation. Mission Geography is divided into three curriculum modules: Mission Geography K-4, Mission Geography 5-8 and Mission Geography 9-12. Each module links to NASA missions, research and science with classroom and textbook maps.
May 14, 2014, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Amusement Park Physics With a NASA Twist (NASA)
What do roller-coasters and rockets have in common? Attend this webinar to find out! Participants will be trained in the use of hands-on, classroom activities from NASA's Amusement Park Physics Educator Guide. Connections to the Next Generation Science Standards will be included.
May 14, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Approaches for Effective Climate Change Communication (NPS)
Join us for a webinar exploring the importance of effective communication strategies as a key component of climate change response. The presentation will highlight examples and techniques that National Park Service interpreters are using to engage our audiences on this topic and that K-12 teachers can use as well. The webinar will summarize research highlighting visitor's beliefs and perspectives about climate change, share some examples of successful interpretive products, and explore ways to empower staff and visitors to be part of the solution.
May 14, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Bringing Rainforest Alliance to Your School (Rainforest Alliance)
Join the Rainforest Alliance Education Program for a webinar designed to help you bring the Rainforest Alliance curriculum to your school. Implementing our local-to-global curriculum school-wide, across grades allows the excitement and learning to spread beyond your individual classroom. The whole school community learns from each other and brings these worldwide cultures and issues to life. We can help you excite your administrators and colleagues to bring our program to your school during the coming year!
May 13, 2014, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Things That Go BOOM In The Air (NASA)
Using NASA's "Museum In A Box" aeronautics activities, you will learn how to "see" sound by building a simple waveform monitor, construct very easy "Bernoulli tents" and learn a Bernoulli activity that will puzzle your students that will cause them to understand how wings lift aircraft. The featured activity provides opportunities for incorporating national science, technology and mathematics learning standards into the curriculum and addresses Next Generation Science and Common Core State Standards.
May 12, 2014, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Robotics on a Budget: Engineering Design with Moving Parts (NASA)
Robots are part of our everyday lives. Most of us use them in ways we do not always realize. What are robots? How are they used in our lives? How are they used by NASA? These are some of the questions that will be explored during this webinar. Using NASA STEM robotics missions, curriculum, online resources and the Next Generation Science Standards, we'll also learn how you can use inexpensive robotics in your classroom to enhance students' understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
May 8, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Adventures of ECHO the Bat: A Project-based Lesson (NASA)
Use the Imagers program to compare satellite images to topographic maps as you follow Echo, a bat, through Arizona on his adventure to his winter hibernation location. Learn how remote sensing and false-color satellite images are used to allow you find Echo.
May 6, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Recursos de NASA en Español! (NASA)
Maestros en esta sección estaremos aprendiendo que recursos educativos ofrece la agencia federal NASA para la población hispana. Sus estudiantes podrán hacer uso de estos recursos, ya que estarán en el idioma español. Les enseñaré como convertir algunos recursos del idioma ingles al español, y que recursos fueron creados originalmente para el estudiantado y maestros de habla hispana. Les enseñaré algunas páginas de NASA que aparecen en la opción de varios idiomas, incluyendo Español.
April 30, 2014, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Solar System and the Periodic Table (NASA
Take a trip from the center of our solar system to its outer boundaries and learn that the periodic table is everywhere! Do you have trouble understanding the Periodic Table of Elements? This webinar is meant to be an introduction to the basic principles of what the periodic table represents by using our solar system as an exciting basis for understanding.
April 30, 2014, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Creating Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools: The Knowledge, Network and Actions You Need (EPA)
This online event is specifically designed to provide school district staff with an overview on how to start, improve and sustain an indoor air quality (IAQ) management program, and will be attended by representatives from dozens of school districts from across the country. During this meeting, you will hear from school district, industry, and non-profit leaders about the opportunities to access:
- A national network with a wealth of tools and resources.
- Local, national and online trainings.
- School IAQ Champions who have developed nationally recognized IAQ management programs.
April 29, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Life Science Resources for Grades 4-12 (NASA)
Over time, the human body has evolved in response to the unique characteristics of the Earth environment. Space travel takes the human body out of its natural habitat and places it into an unknown and sometimes harsh environment. In this webinar participants will be introduced to NASA online resources in life science. They will browse through some interactive simulations sites, where they can download, print or access life science content. Participants will be introduced to some of the key NASA research being done in life science on the International Space Station. Subject areas that will be cover during this webinar include biology, microbiology, physiological process and molecular biology.
April 29, 2014, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Real-Time School Environmental Programs (EPA)
Join the panel discussion. Pose questions. Hear answers and explore strategies for managing school environmental health issues. Learn new concepts for developing strong, cohesive, teams in your school. Discover additional voluntary, low or no-cost steps that you can take to create healthier environments in your schools.
April 28, 2014, 2:00-4:00 p.m. PCBs in Schools, Session II: Identifying and Reducing Health Risks (EPA/NIEHS)
This webinar series focuses on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools and features SRP grantees, as well as EPA and international partners. During this second session, Gabrielle Ludewig, a professor and SRP researcher at the University of Iowa, will give an overview of the mechanisms of toxicity; Geniece Lehmann, an EPA Toxicologist, will discuss evaluating the noncancer health risks from inhaled PCBs; and Niklas Johansson of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency will give an international perspective on PCB inventory, remediation, and outcomes.
April 24, 2014, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Humans in Spcae: Higher "Standards" of Living (NASA)
Living and working in space provides a unique, but hostile, learning environment for humans. During this webinar, participants will explore how humans have adapted to the space environment, particularily on the International Space Station. Newton's laws of motion, space food and nutrition, spacesuits and even how to go to the bathroom in space are some of the topics to be explored during this "out of this world" professional development webinar. NASA STEM education resources, and their correlation to the Next Generation Science Standards, will bring this orbiting, higher "standards" of living classroom in space, to your classroom here on Earth.
April 14, 2014, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Newton's Laws and NASA (NASA)
Discover resources and hands-on activities developed by NASA to teach students about Newton's three laws of motion. Participants will engage in a discussion of the laws and their application to NASA's work. Student activities emphasizing a hands-on approach to understanding the laws and the effect of friction on the motion of an object will be demonstrated.
Apr. 9, 2014, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Grand Green Challenges for Engineering (NEEF)
View recorded session here Kicking off EE Week 2014, this webinar will focus on the National Academy of Engineering's "Grand Challenges for Engineering", with the particular emphasis on those that include sustainability challenges: 1. Make solar energy economical, 2. Provide energy from fusion, 3. Develop carbon sequestration methods, 4. Manage the nitrogen cycle, 5. Provide access to clean water, and 6. Restore and improve urban infrastructure. Our presenter from the National Academy of Engineering will give an overview of the Grand Challenges for Engineering, describe promising research to address the sustainability challenges, and suggest roles for young and aspiring engineers in contributing solutions. Participants will then hear from an educator who has successfully integrated the Grand Challenges across the curriculum using project-based learning and opportunities for "whole child development."
Apr. 9, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Basics of Telescopes and NASA Missions (NASA)
Join this webinar and learn about basic principles of telescope design and how NASA missions use the same design principles. Examine how NASA works within technological constraints, just as your students are expected to do with Next Generation Science Standards or Common Core State Standards activities.
Apr. 9, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Global Cultures & Communities (Rainforest Alliance)
View recorded session here. This webinar is designed to help you connect your classroom to communities around the world! We will dig into our global lessons and explore ways to expose your students to other cultures and ecosystems. Joined by Creative Connections, we will learn more about their Rainforest ArtLink program, and how jointly we bring together classrooms from around the globe!
Mar. 27, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Human Body: Challenges of Living in Space (NASA)
Your face gets puffy and your legs get skinny, but that's not all! Explore the effects of microgravity on the human body. Learn how research on the International Space Station relates to us here on Earth. Understand the detrimental effects that living in space has on the body and why this knowledge is essential for human missions to Mars. During this webinar you will also engage in a informative and fun inquiry activity for students to do in your classroom.
Mar. 25, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Earth/Moon Scale: Distance, Ratios and Decimals (NASA)
Understanding scale is one of the most difficult concepts for students in science/mathematics. Teachers explore the misconceptions about the scale of the solar system by physically creating a model of the Earth/moon system. Prediction, estimation, measuring, debate and research are all components of this lesson.
Mar. 24, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Exploring the Engineering Design Process: An Introduction (NASA)
This webinar will introduce the Engineering Design Process and its application to real world problem solving. Each step of the Engineering Design Process will be explored and participants will learn about problem identification, brainstorming, NASA design challenges and other NASA STEM classroom resources. Engineering Design is a common performance expectation throughout each topic in the Next Generation Science Standards and an important concept in understanding the world around us. Join the webinar and together we will "engineer" a valuable learning experience.
Mar. 20, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. The Engineering Evolution: Question, Mathematics and Model (NASA)
Looking for engaging hands-on-activities using everyday materials? Look no further! Attend this 60-minute webinar and learn how to use everyday materials to make science and engineering come alive for your students in a NASA/STEM hands-on activity. The featured activity covered during this webinar will build your students' understanding about how NASA spacecraft collect rock and soil samples in order to learn about celestial objects. Students will have fun utilizing the engineering design process in order to create a device that will dig to the core of a potato!
Mar. 19, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Reaching Your School's Health and Wellness Goals Through Food Education (Food Day)
Join Food Day and its partners national food education organizations, The Edible Schoolyard Project and Worldlink/Nourish, to learn about the latest food education tools and materials for K-12 educators. The webinar will specifically focus on curricular and food literacy resources as well as the online communities available to support and grow the national food education movement. Join the webinar to learn how Food Day and its partners can help your school advance towards the pillars established by the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition award.
Mar. 19, 2014, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes: EarthEcho Expeditions (EarthEcho and NYLC)
EarthEcho Expeditions is dedicated to local communities engaging youth in improving our Water Planet. Join EarthEcho's educators, partners, and staff as we give you an inside look at how EarthEcho Expeditions has transformed classrooms and communities, empowered young people, and brought about positive environmental change. We will showcase our resources, share a first-hand account from an EarthEcho Educator, and even preview our upcoming Expedition. This is something you won't want to miss!
Mar. 18, 2014, 6:00-7:00 p.m. NASA Online Remote Sensing Resources for use in Classroom (NASA)
Join hundreds of teachers currently using NASA remote sensing technology in the classroom. Learn the different applications of this unique method of obtaining data and imagining from remote places on Earth and around the solar system. Learn how to communicate with NASA satellites and how to read and interpret data. Subscribe your school and classroom to participate in nationwide initiatives with the International Space Station, moon mission, and Earth systems base missions.
Mar. 13, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Understanding Our Sun Inside and Out (NASA)
We live in the extended atmosphere of an active star. While sunlight enables and sustains life, the sun's variability produces streams of high energy particles and radiation that can harm life or alter its evolution. The origins and fate of life on Earth are intimately connected to the way Earth responds to the sun's variations. Learn about the structure of the sun and chart sunspots in an education activity.
Mar. 12, 2014, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Engineering in the Field or Schoolyard (NEEF)
View recorded session here Engineering activities are typically thought of as carried out behind a desk or computer, but that does not have to be the case. In this webinar, experienced educators will share ideas and resources for projects and activities which engage students in applying STEM – and particularly engineering – skills in the outdoors, whether in the schoolyard or in the field.
Mar. 12, 2014, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Local Action for Global Change – Gearing up for Earth Day 2014 (Rainforest Alliance)
View recorded session here. This webinar is designed to help you get ready for Earth Day 2014 and integrating local action for global change into your classroom – and everyday life! Don't wait until the week before to plan your class projects, get a head start now. We will explore action projects you can do right at your school, in your community, and with community organizations and partners to help engage your students in positive actions for a more prosperous planet.
Feb. 20, 2014, 4-5 p.m. "Ask NICE" –Impacts of Climate Change (NICE/Minority University Research and Education Program)
Join the NASA Innovations in Climate Education (NICE) team for a Google+ Hangout session about the impacts of climate change and the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program.
Feb. 19, 2014, 7:30-9:00 p.m. GreenWorks! Action Grants for ClimateChangeLIVE Participants (USFS)
View recorded session here. School classes that participate in ClimateChangeLIVE will be eligible to apply for GreenWorks! Grants! Join us and learn about these opportunities to help your school accomplish action projects that address climate change solutions. Project Learning Tree and U.S. Forest Service staff will present an overview of the grant parameters and how you can apply. We'll also highlight success stories from schools in our GreenSchools! program that have done exciting projects with these grants.
Feb. 19, 2014, 7-8 p.m. Practices of Science and Engineering on your School Campus—How to use Green STEM to meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NEEF)
View recorded session here. The natural environment provides an exciting, hands on, real-world laboratory for students to develop skills relating to science, technology, engineering and math, as well as the 21st century skills of critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, communication and creativity. In this webinar, presenters will share how to connect a field experience on your schoolyard with the Science and Engineering Practices of the Framework for K-12 Science Education.
Feb. 12, 2014, 4-4:30 p.m. Meet the Needs of the Common Core (Rainforest Alliance)
View recorded session here. This webinar highlights our correlation to the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and Mathematics. We will explore implementation of example lessons with the Common Core State Standards, and supplemental resources available – free of charge – to help you meet these new demands with fun and exciting hands-on lessons.
Feb. 5, 2014, 1-2 p.m. Service Learning in the Dynamic Classroom (EarthEcho)
View recorded session here. Join EarthEcho International and a panel of national partners as we explore the difference between service learning and community service. How have classrooms across the country made the transition to high quality service learning? How can you guide your students, while allowing their voice to be heard? What "next steps" can you take with your students towards service learning?
Jan. 29, 2014, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Professional Development Programs for Climate Change Education (USFS)
View recorded session here. In this webinar, ClimateChangeLIVE partners highlight professional development programs to empower you as a climate change educator! Each program offers training to increase your understanding of essential climate concepts and provide you with tools and resources to implement a science-based climate change curriculum in your classroom and connect with networks of other educators teaching about climate change. Most of these programs offer grants to schools to help them implement climate change solution-related action projects, and include on-site and online training opportunities.
Jan. 28, 2014, 7-8 p.m. Green Engineering in the Elementary Classroom (NEEF)
View recorded session here. During this webinar, participants will be introduced to engineering education principles and activities appropriate for the elementary grades and learn about elementary engineering units developed by Engineering is Elementary (EiE) on environmental and sustainability topics such as cleaning an oil spill and designing a windmill. Participants will then hear from an experienced teacher who has engaged her students in a green engineering project and who can share challenges and tips for getting started.
Jan. 17, 2014, 1-2 p.m. Resolutions on a Better Planet (EarthEcho)
Join Philippe Cousteau Jr., the EarthEcho Expeditions team, and Youth Service America as we kick off the New Year the right way, by brainstorming how we can help protect our Water Planet. We will be featuring some amazing service projects from across the country and giving tips on how to incorporate helping the planet into your school day. Classrooms can join in and become inspired to take action just in time for MLK Day of Service on January 20, 2013.
Jan. 16, 2014, 4-5 p.m. "Ask NICE" Climate Summary: What We Know and How We Know it (NASA/ Minority University Research and Education Program)
Join the NASA Innovations in Climate Education (NICE) team for a Google+ Hangout professional development session about climate change.
Jan. 15, 2014, 4-5 p.m. Creating a Comprehensive Plan to Improve Asthma Management in Schools (ALA)
This webinar presents the American Lung Association's Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative (AFSI) framework and highlights the accomplishments of the 2013 AFSI Champion Award winning schools. Is your school taking the steps to create healthy learning environments for students? Participants will learn about model policies that schools are putting into action to improve the physical learning environment and improve asthma management, as well as, the benefits of creating asthma-friendly schools. The Lung Association has been a leader in establishing asthma-friendly schools across the country since we launched AFSI nationwide in 2007. Last year, we initiated our nationwide recognition program, Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative Champion Awards, to begin recognizing schools and school districts for their accomplishments in creating healthier learning environments using the strategies outlined in the AFSI toolkit.
Jan. 15, 2014, 4-5 p.m. The Rainforest Alliance Learning Site and Your Classroom (Rainforest Alliance)
View recorded session here. Learn how you can best utilize the classroom lessons and identify a myriad of resources – available free of charge – to connect your students to conservation through the core academic subjects, while engaging in exciting hands-on activities.
Dec. 17, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Renovate Right: EPAs Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program at Schools (EPA)
View slides here. In this webinar you will learn about the health effects of lead on children and how the RRP Rule applies to K-12 schools. You will also discover ways that school and early learning professionals can protect their students from lead poisoning.
Dec. 11, 2013, 7:30-9:00 p.m. ClimateChangeLIVE Education Resources Highlights – Part 2 (USFS)
View recorded session here. ClimateChangeLIVE distance learning adventure, brings you a wealth of climate change education resources and programs from 17 Federal agencies and non-profit organizations! We offer educators, a source of trusted, science-based materials, which are correlated to science education standards. This webinar highlights climate change education resources from three of our partners. Project Learning Tree and the U.S. Forest Service will introduce their GreenSchools! program and how you can foster student-led efforts to move your school toward sustainability. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will highlight their Student Climate & Conservation Congress. The Forest Service will highlight the Natural Inquirer science education journal's Climate Collection which takes real-life Forest Service research, and engages students in the science inquiry method, along with activities tied to the research.
Dec. 11, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Physical Health and Wellness Benefits of Participating in Archery (DOI)
Though archery is often perceived as a stationary sport, archery actually requires a significant amount of strength, endurance, and focus. If you aren't familiar with the Physical and Mental benefits of the sport, then you may be surprised to learn that there are several health benefits to participating in archery. In addition to physical benefits, archery can improve your mental health as well. Join us to hear from staff at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, USA Archery, and the National Archery in the Schools Program as they discuss both the Physical and Mental benefits of Participating in Archery. Participation will be limited to the first 100 persons.
Dec. 4, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Waste in Place (KAB)
Waste in Place is an educational resource guide including over 100 activities and enrichments for pre-K to sixth grade students that build environmental knowledge and foster stewardship, pride and individual responsibility among young people. Activities range from Litter Bag exploring the impact of litter on the environment to MRF in Action exploring the operations of a Materials Recovery Facility to Our Natural Resources focusing on native plants and composting. The guide features characters that children may interact on daily life including an educator, day care operator and a frog named Buddy. The Waste in Place kit, designed to also reinforce the concepts introduced in the activities, includes four children's book: If It's Litter, The Jalapeno Seed, Where Does Gum Go?, Keeping My Town Beautiful; the Working Together board game; playing cards; story cards; and a puppet. Materials, classified by subject area and grade, were field-tested by more than 300 educators, who provided invaluable research and information to KAB to improve and enhance KAB's educational tools. Session will include discussion on the behavioral change ideas that form the foundation of the activities. Trainers will share how to use the activities in classroom, outdoor settings, Earth Day programs, and/or special events. In the past two years, more than 2.5 million American students of all ages were exposed to KAB's "Waste in Place" education resource guide, sponsored by the Wrigley Company Foundation, attend this webinar and learn more about sharing Waste in Place with your students.
Nov. 20, 2013, 7:30-9:00 p.m. ClimateChangeLIVE Education Resources Highlights – Part 1 (USFS)
ClimateChangeLIVE distance learning adventure, brings you a wealth of climate change education resources and programs from 17 Federal agencies and non-profit organizations! We offer educators, a source of trusted, science-based materials, which are correlated to science education standards. This webinar will highlight climate change education resources and programs from four of our partners. NOAA has a wealth of climate change education resources and programs to share with you. Learn about citizen science opportunities from Project Budburst. The Department of Energy will share the BITES (Buildings Industry Technology Electricity Scenarios) Tool which students can use to make policy changes in the four sectors and run scenarios to see how their changes impact CO2 output as well as primary energy source dependence. DOE will also highlight a variety of reliable sources of information related to energy concepts and data. National Wildlife Federation will highlight their Eco-Schools program and how you can move your school toward sustainability.
Nov. 19, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Sensible Steps for Mold and Moisture Control in Schools (EPA)
View slides here. This webinar will provide current information about the health effects of mold; you will learn ways to prevent moisture and condensation problems; and get the most up-to-date information about mold removal.
Nov. 13, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Nature Explore Classroom (Arbor Day Foundation and KAB)
This Webinar is designed to provide evidence-based solutions for creating nature-rich outdoor classrooms that offer children meaningful, daily connections with the natural world. Certified Nature Explore Classrooms are evidence-based, dynamic, nature-based play and learning spaces where staff is trained, parents involved, and communities engaged. These outdoor classrooms support whatever curriculum a school may be using through creation of a well-designed space that allows for bringing regular classroom activities and learning outdoors on a daily basis. These spaces also include a gardens and natural pathways, and incorporate sustainable practices that protect the soil and water.
Nov. 6, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Designing Nature Play and Learning Schoolyards (NWF)
View recorded session here . Nature Play and Learning Schoolyards offer opportunities for children to investigate the natural world, achieve learning outcomes across the curriculum, and be physically active. This webinar will provide guidance on designing outdoor educational spaces from tight urban schoolyards to more spacious suburban school grounds, including affordable landscape settings that promote children's engagement and sustainable management concepts. Professor Robin Moore, of NC State University will share education concepts and case examples developed from over 40 years of research-based, schoolyard design experience.
Nov. 6, 2013, 2 pm. Don't Mess with Mercury (CDC/ATSDR)
Elemental mercury is a toxic heavy metal that is liquid at room temperature. Each year EPA, state, and local environmental and public health departments respond to hundreds of elemental mercury spills. Many originate at schools as a result of teens mishandling mercury. This webinar will identify medical and public health issues related to elemental mercury exposure. It will also describe prevention strategies for mercury exposure and identify resources available on the don't Mess with Mercury (DMWM) website at: www.dontmesswithmercury.org.
Oct. 23, 2013, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Teaching and Communicating About Climate Change (USFS)
Are you apprehensive teaching about climate change? Not sure what to believe after reading different headlines and hearing controversies? ClimateChangeLIVE will help you sort it out for yourself and be confident in educating your students about this important topic! This webinar will be presented by education specialists from three federal agencies immersed in climate change research and issues. We'll be joined by EPA's 2012 Climate Communicator of the Year, the Alliance for Climate Education (ACE). ACE will share tips about how to engage your students, and how your class can be part of the solution, addressing climate change head-on. We'll feature highlights of materials focused on the process of science, how to judge whether what you're reading is good science, as well as misconceptions about climate change. The Department of Energy will highlight the Energy Literacy Framework which identifies the Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts one would understand to be energy literate.Oct. 22, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Sensible Steps for Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction in Schools (EPA)
View slides here This webinar will discuss Energy Star Portfolio Manager and its use in evaluating school energy efficiency. Discover solutions schools have used to improve their energy efficiency, reduce waste, and realize operational savings.
Oct. 16, 2013, 4-5 p.m.: What Can We Learn From Schoolyard Trees? (USFS/ Smithsonian)
Want to learn the true value of your schoolyard trees? Through using Project Learning Tree's School Site investigations, students learn how to critically assess their school grounds and discover how their school site can be improved. This webinar will highlight student driven school yard transformations and improvements from across the country and empower participants with the tools and expertise to calculate the "real" value of their school trees through an online program that calculates a tree's services, such as, energy savings, clean water and air, and carbon sequestration. It will feature tree experts from the Nation's Capital, including the Smithsonian Museum and Casey Tree Foundation, along with Green Team members from one of our successful schools.
Oct. 9, 2013, 4-5 p.m. The Cool School Challenge: Addressing Energy Efficiency and Climate Change in K-12 Schools (NWF)
Review recorded session here. US K-12 schools spend almost $8 billion/year on energy, and the Department of Energy estimates that 25% of that is wasted. Learn how to engage the student body and school community in this sustainable practices challenge…who will reduce their carbon footprint the most? Join us to learn more about this STEM focused, place-based, and experiential learning opportunity. Will your school be a "Cool School"?
Oct. 9, 2013, 1-1:45 p.m. EarthEcho Expedition: Into the Dead Zone (EarthEcho International)
Did you know that over 400 dead zones have formed in coastal regions around the world? Join Philippe Cousteau Jr. and leading marine scientists as they outline what they learned while filming their recent exploration of dead zones. Join us as Philippe recaps his team's experiences scuba diving in the Chesapeake Bay, exploring oyster reefs and headwaters, sampling water quality, and meeting with scientists from NOAA, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the University of Maryland, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership. You and your students will get a glimpse into the dead zone, hear how our life on land is causing the oceans to lose oxygen, and get the first look at the six-part, NGSS-aligned, educational series EarthEcho is launching this Fall. You and your class will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q & A with Philippe Cousteau where you can ask how dead zones are formed, why dead zones are important regardless of where we live, and what YOU can do to make a difference.
October 3, 2013, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Careers in Renewable Energy LIVE Event! (JASON Learning)
In partnership with The Center for Science, National Geographic Education, and GE, JASON Learning is excited to present a day of live, interactive programs designed to complement the "Connect! Transform the Future" project, which aims to teach kids about the future of energy and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. These events will focus on careers related to renewable wind energy. We'll be joined in the JASON studios by Kathleen O'Brien. Kathleen manages the Electric Power Systems group at the GE Global Research Center in Niskayuna, New York. Her group focuses on all aspects of power systems engineering. Additionally, the event will feature STEM role models currently working at wind parks and the control center that monitors them, including operations managers, turbine technicians, wind farm support specialists, and power systems operators.
Oct. 2, 2013, 4-5 p.m., Creating a Culture of Energy Efficiency: Innovative Ways to Engage the Whole School While Saving Money And The Environment (Alliance to Save Energy)
This webinar covers the best innovative practices and approaches to engaging the student body while generating cost-savings through student-led energy reduction initiatives. The school building becomes a learning lab for students to apply STEM and language arts skills while inspiring the students to create a culture of energy efficiency. This webinar also addresses specific elements that can be used to complete the Green Ribbon Schools award application.
Sept. 26, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Recycle-Bowl Competition and Educational Resources (KAB)
KAB's Recycle-Bowl was created to provide students with a fun, interactive way to learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility through in-school recycling. At the close of the four-week competition, the school in each state that collects the most recyclable material per capita will win $1,000. A national champion then will be chosen from among the statewide winners to receive an additional grand prize. Educational recycling activities also will be provided online and through a registration toolkit. To learn more about the competition, join Keep America Beautiful for a one-hour Recycle-Bowl kickoff webinar. The webinar will explain the competition, provide an overview of available resources and highlight the use of the recycling competition at a school.
Sept. 25, 2013, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Bring Your Class Along on a ClimateChangeLIVE Distance Learning Adventure! (USFS)
An overview of the upcoming ClimateChangeLIVE distance learning adventure will be presented by several of the seventeen agency and non-profit partners contributing to this project. Learn about the science-based climate change education resources, webinar series, and interactive, televised webcasts planned for the 2013/2014 school year. Our goal is to engage students in the climate change issue, and excite them about how they can help address it. ClimateChangeLIVE will provide educators with climate change background information, skills, and science-based education resources you can trust.
Sept. 25, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) Conservation and Design Program (FWS)
Created 2 decades ago as an innovative way to teach children about wetlands and waterfowl, the Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) Conservation and Design Program reaches more than 27,000 students each year, giving them the opportunity to learn scientific principles, connect with their natural world, and artistically express their knowledge of the beauty, diversity and interdependence of wildlife. Learn more about the program and the new JDS educational curriculum, released earlier this year that is designed to spark youth interest in habitat conservation through science, art, math and technology.
Sept. 25, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Cleaning and Maintenance, Sensible Steps for Creating Healthier School Environments (EPA)
View slides here Join this webinar to get up to date on the most current developments in school cleaning. Learn about steps other schools have taken to assess and improve their cleaning and maintenance practices.
Sept. 24, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Hands on the Land "Hot Topics" Webinar: Using Environmental Issues to "Spark" Learning (HOL)
View recording here. Outdoor and hands-on learning experiences can engage students with environmental stewardship opportunities, as well as, develop competencies students will need to address environmental issues as citizens. This webinar will highlight how Hands on the Land (HOL), a multi-agency national network of field classrooms, supports environmental literacy using environmental issues, or "Hot Topics," that affect our public lands, waterways, and communities. Featured will be HOL's revised "Hot Topics" resource area with activity ideas and case studies on how to bring environmental issues into the classroom and "to life" in the context of hands-on, outdoor programs.
Sept. 24, 2013, 2-3 p.m. EPA's Back-to-School Webinar: Managing Asthma in Schools (EPA)
View slides here. This webinar will feature two asthma programs in very different locations with different challenges that have worked to improve asthma outcomes in their local schools. You will hear innovative approaches for improving asthma outcomes in your schools; Discover the unique challenges faced by two communities that successfully implemented asthma management programs; Gain insights into the benefits of proactive indoor air quality management that can be applied to managing asthma in schools; Learn how to use EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Action Kit and Framework to improve the indoor air quality in schools and interact with expert speakers through instant polling; and a Question & Answer session.
Sep. 21, 2013 1 p.m. myScience: Citizen Science Project Discovery & Public Engagement Web Application (USGS)
What citizen science projects are currently active within the US Geological Survey (USGS)? How do educators, students or the general public get involved? To address these questions and more, a web page is under development to allow unprecedented public access to USGS citizen science project information. This application will enable, for the first time, high-visibility, unified open access to information about projects and practices related to citizen participation in USGS research. myScience meets the need for an innovative tool and resource to increase public engagement in and awareness of existing USGS citizen science projects and to connect Bureau scientists who engage or would like to engage the public in their scientific research.
Sep. 18, 2013 4-5 p.m. Schoolyard Habitat Program (FWS)
Thinking about creating a habitat at your school? Hear what it's like to experience the steps of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Schoolyard Habitat Program directly from schools who've participated in the Program. Participants will hear from school principal, Allan Carver, as he describes his challenges and successes of planning a project. Then, see a project being installed and finally hear from high school teacher, Laura Toadis, as she describes how her students are successfully using their habitat for daily curriculum activities.
Sep. 11, 2013 2 p.m. Green Purchasing for Schools: Save Money and Reduce Your Environmental Footprint (GSI)
Did you know that K-12 schools in the U.S. use about 6 million trees for the paper they buy? Or that K-12 schools are responsible for about 8% of U.S. carbon emissions? Learn how to specify and find affordable products that will reduce waste and pollution, save energy and water, and safeguard health. We will give you green purchasing best practices and tips in categories like paper and office supplies, custodial and cleaning, equipment, lighting, food and cafeteria supplies. We will introduce you to the Green Schools Buying Guide and other resources. Leverage your school's buying power towards protecting people and the planet. Who: Deborah Moore, Executive Director, Green Schools Initiative, and Alicia Culver, Executive Director, Responsible Purchasing Network
Sept. 4, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Food Day in Schools: How to Get Involved (Center for Science in the Public Interest)
This webinar will give you the tools to find out how your school can participate in Food Day and use the momentum to achieve your health and wellness goals. During the webinar you will learn about some of the available resources: Nourish: Food + Community curriculum, Food Day's school curriculum created by the Columbia Teachers College, and technical tools for the implementation of the new nutrition standards for competitive foods in schools. Join the webinar to learn how Food Day can help your school advance towards the pillars established by the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition award.
Aug. 27, 2013, 2-3 p.m. A Teacher's Role in a Successful Green Cleaning Program (HSC)
Register here What is a green cleaning program? How do green cleaning programs help students stay healthy and learn? What can teachers do to support green cleaning programs in their schools? During this webinar, teachers and building engineers will discuss strategies for starting and supporting a green cleaning program in your school and share the benefits and impact a green cleaning program can have on staff and student health and student's ability to learn.
August 22, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Recycle-Bowl Competition and Educational Resources (KAB)
KAB's Recycle-Bowl was created to provide students with a fun, interactive way to learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility through in-school recycling. At the close of the four-week competition, the school in each state that collects the most recyclable material per capita will win $1,000. A national champion then will be chosen from among the statewide winners to receive an additional grand prize. Educational recycling activities also will be provided online and through a registration toolkit. To learn more about the competition, join Keep America Beautiful for a one-hour Recycle-Bowl kickoff webinar. The webinar will explain the competition, provide an overview of available resources and highlight the use of the recycling competition at a school.
Aug. 21, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Guide to Implementing Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CDC)
CDC will present strategies to implement a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). This multi-component approach enables school districts and schools to use all opportunities for students to be physically active, meet the nationally recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day, and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. A CSPAP reflects strong coordination and synergy across all of the components: quality physical education as the foundation, physical activity before, during, and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement.
Aug. 20, 2013 3-4 p.m. Current Issues in Chemical Management, Best Practices for Schools and Districts (EPA)
View slides here. During this webinar you will discover how to reduce risk to students and staff by learning about up-to-date information about best chemical management practices. Learn more about how chemical management policies apply to art, science, and other chemicals commonly used in facility management.
Aug. 14, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Training Tools for Healthy Schools (CDC)
CDC will present an overview of CDC's Training Tools for Healthy Schools: the Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT); the School Health Index (SHI); the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT); and the School Health Guidelines (SHG).
Aug. 7, 2013, 1-2 p.m. Mold and Moisture Control in Schools: Potential Health Effects and Safe Clean-Up Practices (EPA)
View slides here. Discover practical and cost-effective solutions to prevent and control mold and moisture issues at your school. Learn about the most common sources of mold and moisture in schools and the technical information and resources available to help you remediate mold in your school. Learn how to visually detect mold growth and when it may be necessary to test. Hear from a school district that struggled with mold issues and has used the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance to successfully implement mold and moisture prevention practices.
Aug. 6, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Learn from the Leaders (HSC)
What are the first steps to beginning a green cleaning program? How do I build support from staff and district leadership for green cleaning? What is the newest technology in green cleaning? Winners of the 2012 Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities will discuss the highlights of their programs and share tips and strategies for starting and sustaining a green cleaning program.
July 31, 2013, 2-3 p.m. School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (CDC)
The CDC will introduce participants to their School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity. These guidelines are a synthesis of research and best practices for schools to prevent obesity and promote physical activity and healthy eating among students. Participants will learn about the burden of childhood obesity, the role of schools in promoting health, the nine guidelines CDC recommends for schools to create a healthier environment, and CDC resources to assist with implementation. Click here to learn more about the guidelines.
July 30, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities (HSC)
What is the green cleaning award for schools and universities? Why should I apply? How do I apply? This webinar will focus on the what, why and how-to of the Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities. Presenters will highlight best practices and practical tips for easily completing the application and will provide background and history on the award.
July 24, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Recycle-Bowl Competition and Educational Resources (KAB)
KAB's Recycle-Bowl was created to provide students with a fun, interactive way to learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility through in-school recycling. At the close of the four-week competition, the school in each state that collects the most recyclable material per capita will win $1,000. A national champion then will be chosen from among the statewide winners to receive an additional grand prize. Educational recycling activities also will be provided online and through a registration toolkit. To learn more about the competition, join Keep America Beautiful for a one-hour Recycle-Bowl kickoff webinar. The webinar will explain the competition, provide an overview of available resources and highlight the use of the recycling competition at a school.
July 23, 2013, 3-4 p.m. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Protecting Kids from Pests and Pesticides (EPA)
View slides here. . Learn the two most important features of an effective IPM program. Hear about cost-effective steps you can take to manage pests, reduce pesticide use, and enhance environment health in and around your schools.
July 10, 2013, 1-2:30 p.m. A Rat Model of Bisphenol A (BPA) Exposure During Early Development & Placental Epigenetic Biomarkers of Exposure and Health (EPA/NIEHS)
You will learn that (1) there are lasting effects of early BPA exposure on performance on a complex cognitive task (radial arm maze) in adults? (2) Does early exposure to BPA affect the structure of the adult cortex? (3) Are there sex differences in the effects of early BPA exposure? (4) Why is the placenta an ideal functional organ to examine in children's health research? (5) Why are epigenetic biomarkers useful in linking exposure and children's health? And (6) How could epigenetic alterations in the placenta lead to neurodevelopment outcomes in children?
July 10, 2013, 4-5 p.m. School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (CDC)
The CDC will introduce participants to their School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity. These guidelines are a synthesis of research and best practices for schools to prevent obesity and promote physical activity and healthy eating among students. Participants will learn about the burden of childhood obesity, the role of schools in promoting health, the nine guidelines CDC recommends for schools to create a healthier environment, and CDC resources to assist with implementation. Click here to learn more about the guidelines.
June 26, 2013, 4-5 p.m. BioDiversity Discovery: Creating Next Generation Standards (NPS)
The National Park Service (NPS) is engaging in "Biodiversity Discovery," a variety of efforts, such as bioblitzes, in which members of the public, including scientists, students, and visitors work together to discover living organisms in the parks. This webinar will offer a historic overview of the growth of biodiversity discovery in the national parks, provide a synopsis of NPS Call to Action #7 "Next Generation Stewards, and identify areas of youth involvement, including the NPS/National Geographic Society Bioblitzes; the Taxonomist in Parks initiative, the Biodiversity Youth Ambassador program, and NPS strategies to further biodiversity education.
June 18, 2013, 3-4 p.m. The Role of Indoor Air Quality in Creating Healthy Learning Environments (EPA)
View slides to session here. Looking to get new information about indoor air quality and related health issues in school? This webinar will teach you about cost-effective steps you can take to help ensure good ventilation, reduce airborne allergens, and prevent exposure to harmful indoor air pollutants.
June 18, 2013, 3-4 p.m. A School Administrator's Role in a Successful Green cleaning Program (HSC)
How can green cleaning programs save your school and district money? What are the benefits of a green cleaning program to student and staff health and student academic achievement? How can you start a green cleaning program in your school or district? During this webinar, school administrators and building engineers will share strategies for implementing a green cleaning program and share the first steps, benefits, and challenges and solutions involved in creating and supporting a green cleaning program.
June 12, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Summer Reading for Environmental Education (EDN)
Summer reading lists offer an opportunity for students to continue their educational journey when school is not in session. Through Earth Day Network's innovative Reading for the Earth™ campaign, students all over the country are learning about environmental issues and challenges through reading. In this webinar, Earth Day Network will facilitate a discussion on some of the benefits of summer reading for the environment and highlight some effective books to get students engaged in the discussion.
May 30, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Green Cleaning and Healthy Students (HSC)
How do green cleaning programs support student health? How do you control the spread of infection and illness while maintaining a healthy school environment? What can school nurses do to support a green cleaning program in their school? During this webinar, content experts and building engineers will share strategies for identifying cleaning products that support student health without harming the environment and discuss how a green cleaning program can support school nurses work.
May 29, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Authentic Student Voice and Leadership in GreenSchools! (USFS/PLT)
In a growing number of Project Learning Tree GreenSchools! across the United States, students are becoming involved in decision-making activities that affect their environment and community as well as themselves, their peers, and their whole school. When we say student voice we are talking about more than simplylistening to students. Student voice is the individual and collective perspective and actions of young people within the context of learning and education. Many of today's young people share a concern for building, maintaining, and serving community and only lack a platform. This webinar will feature dynamic Green Team student leaders who will share compelling and personal testimonials about the transformative power of student leadership in the Green Schools movement.May 22, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Teacher Ranger Teacher (NPS)
Discover how to teach your class about the environment, outdoor recreation and our nation's historic places by participating in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher professional development program. Work alongside National Park Service rangers and education specialists in the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental education, outdoor recreation, or history and civics education programs. This webinar will include information on opportunities to participate, how to receive graduate credit, and some examples of previous teachers' experiences in the program. Teacher Ranger Teacher offers opportunities in both STEM and history/civics education.
May 21, 2013, 3-4 p.m. School Environmental Health Assessment and Team Building (EPA)
View slides here. This webinar will outline sensible low cost steps that school communities can take to create healthier environments. Learn how to conduct a Sensible Steps Quick Assessment to complete a school environmental health "checkup." Get best practices on low- or no-cost steps other schools have taken to address common school environmental health issues. We will discuss proven strategies that you can use to create awareness and build effective teams.
May 15, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Engaging your Community on Green Apple Day of Service (USGBC)
The first ever Green Apple Day of Service saw more than 1,200 events take place in all 50 states and in 49 countries. Join the Center for Green Schools in preparing for the second annual Green Apple Day of Service, on September 28, 2013. During this webinar we will introduce the basics on what this day means and how your community can get involved. We'll discuss the kinds of projects you can take on to transform your classroom, school or campus, how to put a project team together, and other resources you may need along the way.
May 8, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Drinking Water Best Management Practices for Schools and Child Care Facilities (EPA)
This webinar will cover the best management practices for drinking water in a school or child care facility. Specifically, the webinar will describe practices a school or child care facility can implement to reduce lead and bacteria in their facility, how to avoid cross contamination, protect your water source, and conserve water.
May 8, 2013, 1-2:15 p.m. School Siting Webinar: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for Communities and Decision-makers (EPA)
View recorded session here. hereThis webinar will help districts, schools, and communities understand the importance of school siting and the impacts on economic development, communities, public health, and the environment. A panel of experts from U.S. EPA, Suzi Ruhl, J.D., M.P.H, Senior Attorney Policy Advisor in the Office of Environmental Justice; Regina Langton, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Sustainable Communities; and Suganthi Simon, Pollution Prevention Coordinator, Region 4, will provide participants with information and tools that can help districts, schools, and communities weigh school siting decisions.
May 1, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Bringing Climate Change Home (USDA)
Forest Service researchers have been observing and studying the effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems for over 30 years. Learn how your students can collect and enter tree data to quantify and put a dollar value on the services that your school yard trees provide. Find out what species and planting locations will provide the most energy savings for your school building. Discover an interactive atlas where students can learn about computer modeling while observing the potential effects of different emissions scenarios on the ranges of birds and trees. Find out about our newest distance learning project, ClimateChangeLIVE, which features interactive webcasts to classrooms, webinars, and online educational resources and social networks. Explore these and many more science-based resources which will bring climate change closer to home; helping to answer the question, "What does climate change mean to me?"
Apr. 24, 2013, 4-5 p.m. GreenSchools & STEM (USFS/PLT)
STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a term that has become more and more popular as the federal government pushes for improvements in student performance in these vital areas. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, parent or student Green Team member, this webinar will demonstrate how STEM can be seamlessly integrated into the school curriculum using the US Forest Service /Project Learning Tree GreenSchools! Investigations and grant program as a model for schools.
April 16, 2013 at 4-5 p.m. Greening STEM: Taking Technology Outdoors (NEEF/ EPA)
View transcript and slides here. Join the National Environmental Education Foundation by Taking Technology Outdoors for National Environmental Education Week (EE Week), April 14-20, 2013. On this webinar, participants will explore how technology can enhance environmental learning both inside and outside the classroom. EE Week will highlight the growing opportunity to engage today's students in learning about the environment with new technologies that enable scientific research and develop 21st century skills, including creativity, innovation, communication and collaboration.
Apr. 11, 2013 2-3:30pm Financing Energy Upgrades for K-12 School Districts (DOE)
In April, DOE and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will release "Financing Energy Upgrades for K-12 School Districts," a guide to tapping into funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvement in schools. U.S. schools spend over $6 billion on energy annually – more than they spent on textbooks and computers combined. Well-designed energy improvements can help stabilize and reduce these costs, as well as improve the comfort and health of students and teachers. Of course, even the most cost-effective upgrades require upfront capital, and at time when school budgets are increasingly stretched securing funds can be a challenge. This webinar will introduce key financing principles and the range of options available to schools, as well as feature several schools districts who have successfully implemented projects using a diverse set of financing approaches.
Apr. 10, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Pathways to Green Jobs and Careers in Natural Resources (USDA)
Are you prepared to enter into a meaningful green career? If you are not, then this webinar is perfect for you. With record numbers of people out of work, the prospect of an emerging green economy is increasingly viewed as the light at end of a tunnel. The green industry has been growing at a phenomenal pace over the past five years. Massive investments in clean energy promise to keep farmers, urban planners, and green-tech entrepreneurs in business for the next decade. The United Nations is projecting the green industry to swell to nearly $1.5 trillion. This webinar will feature high level participation from the USDA, experts in this emerging realm along with Green Team students who aspire to embrace Green jobs as a career pursuit.
Apr. 3, 2013, 7-8 p.m. 21st Century Tools for Environmental Learning in the Community (NEEF & Green Teacher)
View recorded session here. Come and learn about how to turn student engagement in technology tools and media into a powerful venue for learning. Get to know the Island Institute and their strategies for integrating and applying technology with community-based environmental education programs. Learn how to apply these strategies in your classroom or community to engage students in hands-on environmental learning through the application of 21st century skills and knowledge.
Apr. 3, 2013, 2-3 p.m. The Three T's of Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools (EPA)
Young children, those 6 years and younger, are at particular risk for lead exposure because they have frequent hand-to-mouth activity and absorb lead more easily than do adults. Children spend a significant portion of their day in schools and child care facilities and they are likely to consume water while they're there. To assist schools and child care centers with implementation of programs and policies to reduce lead in drinking water, EPA uses the 3Ts concept: Training, Testing, Telling… We believe that each of the 3Ts is an important component of a successful lead reduction program. This webinar will cover how to implement a 3T program in your school or child care facility.
Mar. 28, 2013, 2-3:30pm Internal Benchmarking Outreach and Data Collection Techniques(DOE)
This webcast will present techniques to help public sector organizations with outreach and data collection for their internal benchmarking programs. The presentation will highlight effective communication methods for engaging stakeholders and producing better results when collecting benchmarking data. The webcast will feature the experience of other public sector organizations and detailed guidance from EPA on collection mechanics with Portfolio Manager.
Mar. 27, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Pathways to Green Jobs and Careers in Natural Resources (USDA)
Explore how school greening efforts can be connected with exploration of green jobs and careers in natural resources and environmental sciences.
Mar. 26, 2-3:30 p.m. Guidelines for Developing, Staffing, and Overseeing a State Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Program (DOE)
In this event, DOE will roll out "Energy Savings Performance Contracting: Guidelines for Developing, Staffing and Overseeing a State Program." These guidelines provide strategies, tools, and resources for state energy offices, state building administrations, and others that want to move beyond one-off contracts and develop or expand a sustainable ESPC program. This webinar will present an overview of the guidelines and the many resources it offers to help you get a running start, as well as feature state peers that have already successfully taken this approach to ESPC.
Mar. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Radiation Exposure on Earth (NASA)
This webinar features the first activity of NASA's Radiation Challenge guide designed for middle school classroom - "Radiation Exposure on Earth." As we climb a high mountain, take a plane flight, or go to the International Space Station (ISS) or beyond, we rapidly lose the protection of the atmosphere and Earth's magnetic field. Discover how NASA is using radiation studies to help design long-duration spaceflight vehicles and how NASA's space experiences are helping us here on Earth. Explore the use of sunscreen and SPF levels designed to protect us from the effects of solar UV radiation.
Mar. 13, 2013, 7-8 p.m. Taking Technology Outdoors: Geography Connections (NEEF)
View recorded session here. In this webinar, National Geographic Education will introduce FieldScope, mobile technologies and online communities and how they can be used for citizen science projects. The event will introduce storymaking with maps – how to make maps with existing data and how to collect data in the field for creating story maps.
Mar. 13, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Food and Fitness (NASA)
Many factors can impact an astronaut's ability to live and work well in space or on another planetary surface. Study the efforts on improving nutrition and keeping crew-members healthy. Learn about the relationship between nutrition and fitness. The activities examine techniques to make life long healthy meal and activity choices, such as determining the proper serving size, understanding food labels, and assessing proper nutritional and exercise choices.
Mar. 6, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Integrated Pest Management in Schools: Protecting Children from Pests and Pesticides (EPA)
Pests and pesticides pose risks to the nearly 60 million children and staff who spend considerable periods of time in our nation's schools. EPA recommends that schools use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to reduce the economic and health related issues caused by pests and pesticides. This webinar will describe basics of school IPM, the potential health, environmental and economic benefits, and what it takes to put IPM into practice.
Mar. 4, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for Outdoor Activity (NEEF)3>
View recording here. Over 200 health care providers, public land managers, and educators participated in this national webinar. Participants learned about the link between childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyle, the scientific basis for the physical and mental health benefits of nature, how to connect children and families to nature sites for outdoor activity and how to utilize NEEF's Children and Nature Initiative tools and resources, at www.neefusa.org/health/children_nature/resources. The webinar featured presentations by James Roberts, MD, MPH, Medical University of South Carolina and Leyla Erk McCurdy, NEEF's Senior Director of Health & Environment.
Feb. 28, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for Outdoor Activity (NEEF)
View recording here. Educators got ready for EE Week 2013: Taking Technology Outdoors by tuning in with the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) on February 18, 2013 to explore how to use technology to engage students in investigative outdoor field experiences. Breanna Trygg, Environmental Education Program Coordinator at PEI shared how U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologists across the country employ technology tools in the field and recommended technology resources for expanding student learning in outdoor field studies. Erica Baker, Educational Consultant with PEI, highlighted a variety of examples and case studies that illustrate how educators are using technology in the field to engage today's students.
Feb. 28, 2013, 7-8 p.m. Using Technology to Investigate the Outdoors (NEEF)
View recording here. In this webinar, the Pacific Education Institute will explore how to use technology tools to engage students in investigative outdoor field experiences through examples and case studies that demonstrate how they are being used with students in the field. Learn how Fish and Wildlife biologist across the country are using technology in the field and what they recommend for engaging students in field studies outdoors.
Feb. 27, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Healthy Living – Healthy Students (NWF)
Children are spending more time indoors and under the watchful eye of child-serving institutions. We will explore how NWF's programs are getting kids outdoors by creating outdoor classrooms, edible school gardens, and natural playscapes and how this makes students healthier!
Feb. 25, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for Outdoor Activity Training (NEEF)
View recording here. Educators got ready for EE Week 2013: Taking Technology Outdoors by tuning in with the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) on February 18, 2013 to explore how to use technology to engage students in investigative outdoor field experiences. Breanna Trygg, Environmental Education Program Coordinator at PEI shared how U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologists across the country employ technology tools in the field and recommended technology resources for expanding student learning in outdoor field studies. Erica Baker, Educational Consultant with PEI, highlighted a variety of examples and case studies that illustrate how educators are using technology in the field to engage today's students.
Feb. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Climate Time Machine (NASA)
Get to know NASA's website to find resources for teaching or learning about what we know and how we know about what's happening to Earth.
Feb. 13, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Emerging ʺGreenʺ Technologies: OMEGA: Offshore Membrane Enclosure for Growing Algae (NASA)
NASA scientists have proposed an ingenious and remarkably resourceful process to produce ʺclean energyʺ biofuels, that cleans waste water, removes carbon dioxide from the air, retains important nutrients, and does not compete with agriculture for land or freshwater.
Feb. 6, 2013, 4-5 p.m. An Energy Literate Citizenry from K to Grey (DOE)
This webinar will detail the Energy Literacy Framework, which identifies concepts every citizen should know to be energy literate. The Energy Literacy Framework was developed through a series of workshops and an extensive review and comment process involving the 13 federal partner agencies which make up the U.S. Global Change Research Program and many other education partners.
Jan. 30, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Eyes on the Earth- Global Climate Change (NASA)
Fly along with NASA's Satellites to explore earth's vital signs and find spectacular views of Earth from Space.
Jan. 23, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Farm to School Program (USDA)
Learn about USDA's efforts to connect schools with local or regional producers in order to serve local or regionally produced foods in school cafeterias. In addition to procurement activities, food, agriculture, and nutrition-based educational efforts that span a host of hands-on experiential activities, the session will also discuss school gardens, field trips to local farms, and cooking classes, and standards-based curriculum centered on food, agriculture, and nutrition. The webinar will discuss how farm to school fits in with the new meal pattern for school lunches, as well as the farm to school grant program.
Jan. 16, 2013, 4-5 p.m.: Food for Thought: Space Food and Nutrition (NASA)
Space food, MMMMM good! "Food for Thought" is a NASA resource designed to explore space food and the nutritional needs of the astronauts. It includes a menu of classroom activities and other resources to address this exciting topic.
Jan. 9, 2013, 4-5 p.m.: Using Remote Sensing to Quantify Changes over Time (NASA)
For more than 30 years, satellites have been scanning the globe collecting data on everything from weather and seasonal greening to changes in snow and ice coverage or CO2 levels in the atmosphere. This webinar session will look at simplified means of quantifying these changes in sets of images taken across weeks, years or decades of study.
Jan. 3 2013, 3-4 p.m. Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs with Portfolio Manager(EPA)
Learn how to reduce your school's environmental footprint and save money by using EPA's measurement and tracking tool, Portfolio Manager, ENERGY STAR for K-12, the Guiding Principles Checklist, and more.
Dec. 19, 2012, 4-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Chipmunk Cheeks and Chicken Legs: Body Systems and Life in Space (NASA)
Discover life as an astronaut as you learn about the effects of microgravity on various body systems. Explore the circulatory, nervous, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems with hands-on activities and demonstrations. This webinar will include a full downloadable educator guide with background materials, readings, activities, and student challenges.
Dec. 12, 2012, 4-5 p.m. Solar Energy: Power for Earth, the ISS, and Exploring Other Worlds! (NASA)
This webinar will introduce participants to a Problem-based Learning Activity (PBL) that requires students to propose and defend a design to provide power to a lunar or Martian research habitat for six explorers. To prepare, students will investigate the variables that affect the operation of solar panels, learn about energy, power, and circuits, design a solar energy system to meet the power requirements for their own homes, and learn about the solar panels and energy use on the ISS.
Dec. 5, 2012, 2-3 p.m. President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Programs (PCFSN)
Physically active children make for happier, more attentive, and more productive students. Research shows that children with better health are in school more days, are better able to learn, have higher self-esteem and are at lower risk for developing chronic diseases. The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition will present on a new opportunity to help schools make strides in the areas of physical activity and fitness.
Nov. 28, 2012, 2-3 p.m. Hands on the Land (Multi-Agency)
Outdoor and hands-on learning experiences can engage students with meaningful and healthy environmental stewardship opportunities. America's national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, waterways, and other public lands offer unique teaching and learning landscapes. Learn how Hands on the Land (HOL), a multi-agency national network of field classrooms, connects students, teachers, families, and volunteers to the natural settings and heritage of America's "largest classroom." This presentation will highlight how HOL supports environmental literacy, describe how to get involved with HOL, and demonstrate how to use the interactive HOL website.
Nov. 14, 2012, 2-3 p.m. Train Like an Astronaut (NASA)
Train like an Astronaut activities are a physical and inquiry based approach to human health and fitness on Earth and in space. Students can participate in physical activities modeled after the real-life physical requirements of humans traveling in space.
Nov. 7, 2012, 2-3 p.m. Integrated School Health Tools for Districts (EPA)
Learn how your school or district can implement a sustainable and comprehensive environmental health program that addresses cleaning practices, mold, chemical management, ventilation, and pest control. Guest speakers Cam Metcalf, Executive Director for Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center and Francine Locke, Director of Environmental Management & Services with the School District of Philadelphia will give state and district perspectives on how they championed environmentally smart and healthy schools. Participants will learn what resources are available to assist with establishing a school environmental health program, including the new EPA school environmental health program guidelines for states and model program for schools and school districts.
Nov. 1, 2012, 3-4 p.m.: Chesapeake Exploration: Accessing and Using NOAA Data in the Classroom (NOAA)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has collected and made available vast amounts of environmental data. Learn how to access this data, use innovative on-line tools, and integrate this data into your educational programming.
Oct. 24, 2012, 4-5 p.m.: Investigating the Climate System (NASA)
View recorded session here.This webinar will introduce participants to the five problem-based learning educator guides in the NASA Investigating the Climate System series. Topics addressed will include wind, precipitation, energy, clouds and extreme weather.
Oct. 17, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Why Environmental Health in School Matters (EPA)
Healthy school environments play an important role in the health and academic success of children. Children spend 90 percent of their time indoors, and much of that time is spent in school. Unhealthy school environments can affect attendance, concentration, and performance, as well as lead to expensive, time-consuming cleanup and remediation activities. Learn more about what schools can do to better address environmental health and EPA's new voluntary School Environmental Health: Development and Implementation Guidelines for States.
Oct. 10, 2012, 3-4 p.m.: The School Day Just Got Healthier (USDA)
Recording of session here! This session will cover the USDA back-to-school initiative which helps prepare students, school staff and leadership, and parents for the changes to school meals. The webinar will highlight the resources available to help build support for healthy eating in schools.
Oct. 3, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Environmental Education for Everyone: 'K through Grey' Resources (EPA)
EPA and the National Environmental Education Foundation will present environmental education resources for schools and teachers to use to incorporate and integrate EE into daily classroom activities.
Sept. 26, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: The Sun, UV and You: The SunWise Program (EPA)
The SunWise Program is an environmental and health education program that teaches the risks of overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) and simple actions to protect one self. Learn the facts about stratospheric ozone and UV, how UV affects Americans' health, and best practices to avoid UV-related disease. We will focus on the free tools and resources available from SunWise, including a tool kit with over 50 cross-curricular, standards-based activities for grades K - 8 and a UV sensitive frisbee for inquiry-based activities
Sept. 19, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: The School Flag Program (EPA)
This webinar will highlight the four easy steps needed to implement the School Flag Program based on the Air Quality Index (AQI) and feature other air quality educational resources.
Sept. 12, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Strategic Collaboration for Effective Asthma Management in Schools (EPA)
View recorded session here Hear from leading asthma experts as they discuss best practices for asthma management in schools and how to form successful collaborations with key partners. Understand the connection between effective asthma management in schools and green and healthy learning environments. Hear unique perspectives and tactics for increasing community awareness about how to effectively control asthma.
Sept. 5, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: School Buildings and Community Building (EPA)
This webinar will discuss EPA's voluntary School Siting Guidelines and describe how a growing number of communities are using school investments to meet educational, health, environmental, economic, social, and fiscal goals.
Aug. 29, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Making the Financial Case for Green Cleaning (Healthy Schools Campaign)
Speakers will discuss the financial benefits of green cleaning and share strategies they have identified for saving in product and labor costs. Speakers will share their own stories of implementing cost-effective green cleaning programs.
Aug. 16, 2012, 3-4 p.m.: Career Pathways: Green and Sustainability Knowledge and Skills Statements (ED)
This webinar will overview of the process and resources associated with the development of Green and Sustainability Knowledge and Skills statements in six Career Clusters™ that are now available for use by states and local schools districts. Participants will learn how statements were developed, review the set of statements, and be provided information about accessing additional resources, as well as strategies for implementing the standards.
Aug. 1, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Improving Air Quality with Transportation Changes(EPA)
This webinar reviewed simple techniques that a school can employ to reduce children's exposure to air toxics. Many of these solutions also save schools and parents money.
July 25, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs(EPA)
Learn how schools can save energy and reduce costs using EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and other ENERGY STAR tools. Demonstrate energy, water, and greenhouse gas reductions to help meet Pillar I of the Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition award criteria.
July 18, 2012, 2-3 p.m.: Reducing Radon in Schools (EPA)
View recorded session here Effective radon control is a critical component of any comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) management program. This webinar will provide an overview of the issue of radon in schools with specific technical guidance about effective radon testing and control strategies, including how to operate and install a radon mitigation depressurization system in a school.
June 21, 2012, 1-2 p.m.: How Indoor Air Quality Helps to Create a Healthy Learning Environment (EPA)
View recorded session here Robust Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plans and healthy learning environments are essential components of green, healthy schools. Recognizing this importance, the first webinar in the Green Strides series will detail the role indoor air quality plays in creating a healthy school. EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools guidance provides schools with the tools and resources they need to create healthy indoor learning environments. View session .
ED's award is called "U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools" and has "District Sustainability Award" and "Postsecondary Sustainability Award" categories. "Green Ribbon Schools" without the "U.S. Department of Education" is not ED's award, but instead is a separate program overseen by another organization.


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