Resources
Websites (K= for Kids; P= for Parents; T= for Teachers)
Aquatic Invaders Game for Kids! Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth. It is a fun way to learn about
aquatic invaders. Check out lots of unusual species that create real problems in the Great
Lakes. http://www.iiseagrant.org/nabinvader/ K
Children of the Earth – Promotes a greater understanding and respect for animals, plants,
water, soil, air, and energy systems. Helps children comprehend the positive and negative
environmental effects of our actions. http://www.childrenoftheearth.org/ K, P, T
Children of the Seventh Fire – Shows what other students are doing to protect and restore the
environment in their communities and create peace. www.childrenoftheseventhfire.com/ K, P, T
Environmental Education for Kids – EEK! An online magazine for grades four to eight; contains
articles and activities about animals, plants, and environmental issues. http://dnr.wi.gov/eek/
EPA: Water Sense Kids – Explores water-saving tips for kids at Water Sense! An EPA partnership
program. http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/kids/simpleways.html K, T
Gardening for Beginners - Mulitple ways for kids to learn about growing plants and caring for their environment, K, P, T http://www.the10thcircle.com/gardening-for-beginners/
International Crane Foundation – Works worldwide to conserve cranes and their wetland
habitats. https://www.savingcranes.org/ K, P, T
Kids for Saving the Earth – Provides an environmental curriculum for all ages that inspires,
educates, and empowers children to protect the Earth. www.kidsforsavingearth.org.
NASA’s Climate Kids – Know your world, keep up with the latest, make stuff, play games watch
videos and dream! http://climatekids.nasa.gov/ K, T
National Arbor Day – Provides information and resources about planting and caring for trees.
www.arborday.org/ K, P.T
National Wildlife Federation – Offers fun ways to get kids to experience nature one hour every day
www.greenhour.org P
Nature Challenge for Kids – The David Suzuki Foundation website starts with 10 simple ways to
protect nature, followed by four challenging activities that offer first-hand experience with the
natural world. www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/
Sustainability Guide for College Students on a Budget - A categorized guide on how to go green.
https://couponfollow.com/research/sustainability-guide
Three Sisters Garden – Provides instruction for planting a Three Sisters Garden.
www.kidsgardening.com K,P,T
University of Minnesota: An Ojibway Arts in Education Model Program – Combines Ojibway
arts and culture with a standard-based curriculum. www.intersectingart.umn.edu P, T
Organizations Working to Protect the Great Lakes (For Parents and Teachers)
Alliance For the Great Lakes – www.greatlakes.org
Clean Water Action Michigan – www.cleanwateraction.org/mi
Great Lakes Echo – www.greatlakesecho.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – www.epa.gov/