Global Warming Schools, Energy Education: Lesson Plans, Teacher Training, Science Fairs; Califonia Science Teachers Association

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Lawrence Hall of Science Nationally renowned, curriculum favorites produced by the University of California For Elementary School (Grades 5 & 6) FOSS -- Solar Energy For Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) GEMS. Global Warming & Greenhouse Effect. CA Schools Aligned. Professional Development. Español. For High School (Grades 9-12) GLOBAL SYSTEMS SCIENCE •Climate Change -Energy Use modules •State of California schools aligned! •Use as 1 year interdisciplinary course or ... •Enhancement of traditional subjects: .Physics, Chem, Biology, Earth Sci, Social Sci... •Hands on activities, great for lab classes. •First priority in access to exciting demos, e.g. •Global Warming Discovery /Planetary Atmosph. •California Energy Bike •Low cost, earth friendly versions available •Support Network for teachers: educators, +museums, adviser scientists, LHS Docents. •Partnership with NASA•ESE (see more below) •LHS: Acclaimed curriculum.FOSS,GEMS. •Development Funded by NASA•ESE, NSF NIGE Also... Can be tied in with Calif. focused science,R&D latest reports by Union of Concerned Scientists NASA Earth Sci. Enterprise (GSS partner) EOS- Homepage for Educators JPL / NASA - Jason Scool Tropical Rainforest Measurement California Science Teachers Association California Journal of Science Educationn (Articles on teaching Climate Change & Energy) •"Controversy in the classroom" •Earth System Science •Teaching Resources: Energy, Global Warming •State Board Backs Hands on Science •Field Trip Recommendations G.W. Bioforum--Sponsors CSTA,CAS &OMCA with ClimateChangeEducation.Org providing the hands-on Sci.demos & curriculum presentations		Alliance to Save Energy •Lesson Plans •Educator's Page •California Green Schools Earth Science Info Partners Federation • Earth Science • Ecology • Meterorology Energy Quest--State of California •For Teachers •Compendium of Energy Ed Resources (PDF) •Energy Story •Lesson Plans •Books •Downloadable Books PBS - NOW - For Grades 9-12 •Science & Health, with UCB's John Harte Redefining Progress--EcoFootprint in Schools • Bobbie Bigfoot (With Earthday Network) Teaching About Climate Change --NSP •Green Teacher Union of Concerned Scientists -- Educ. Feature • Climate Choices --California • Global Warming Material for Educators

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Recent Events, Previous Forums Global Warming Bioforum -- Feb. 2005 Sponsors: California Academy of Sciences California Science Teachers Association Oakland Museum of California with ClimateChangeEducation.Org providing the hands-on science demos & curriculum presentations. Global Warming, Global WARNing California Academy of Sciences		Upcoming Events California Academy of Sciences California Hotspots US DOE Teacher Training Workshops -- Energy

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Great as intros & enhancement to curriculum Exciting, engaging, involving. ClimateChangeEducation.Org California Energy Bike--Energy-Education.Net Solar School House Merit Academy --Hydrogen Projects NorCal Solar Energy Association --Educator--Kits Society of Women Engineers, Jr.SolarChallenge		photos

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California Academy of Sciences Lawrence Hall of Science CSTA: Field Trip Recommendations

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More Resources, Info -- California CA Dept.of Education -- Environmental Ed. CA Regional Enviro Ed Community (CREEC) •CREEC -- Search Keyword: Energy Ecology Center, Berkeley • Library • Resource Center Energy Quest--State of California •Audio, Video and DVD •Alternative Fuel Vehicles •Games Bill Nye, the Science Guy ==Eyes of Nye Episode 12 --ClimateChange ==Hurrincane Katrina (UNyeVerse) ==Climates (Episode: Games) NorCal Solar Energy Assoc--Educators, Links SkyPower • Schools, Solar Roof California Solar Center --Solar Clips • Events Leonardo DiCaprio Eco Site • Includes 2 films by Leonardo Dicaprio • Kids Pages Hopland		More --National & International Alliance to Save Energy -- National Programs •Kids Page •Leading Schools •Green Schools Program •Schools Energy Use (National) •Energy Saving Tips for Schools (National) •Start a Program ClimateChangeEd.Org -- museums worldwide New England Science Center Collaborative Koshland Science Museum --GW Exhibit National Academy of Sciences (Washington DC) Global Warming, by Laurence Pringle (Book) US Department of Energy •Energy Efficiency & Renewable En. -- California •Energy Information Administration -- Kids Page

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ClimateChangeEducation.Org • Kids Page •Educator's Page •9-12 Schools Page Energy Quest--State of California --Links •Saving Energy Links		ClimateArk • ClimateArk Kids Page DMOZ Directory--School Time--Global Warming Envirolink Enviropedia

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BHS Cool Schools Flex Your Power PG&E's Solar School's Grant Program		Green Schools for Southern CA Initiative City of Stockton En. Eff, High Performance Schools Green Schools--Alliance to Save Energy •California Green Schools •Students Leading the Way 2004-2005 •Students Leading the Way 2003-2004

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Chabot Space Galaxy Explorer -- Enviro Team Crissy Field IYel		Social Sciences: Redefining Progress: Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative

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Energy Quest -- Science Projects

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Flex Your Power--Schools		CA State Architect --Sustainable Schools CEC -- Bright Schools (School Construction)

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PG&E Solar Schools •PG&E Solar Schools		BP's A+ for Energy