Since taking root in 1970, Earth Day has become a worldwide movement, with up to a billion people expected to join in tree planting and other "acts of green" on April 22. American Heritage has called it "one of the most remarkable happenings in the history of democracy." Begun to protest unregulated pollution, the event now raises awareness of climate change and shortages of clean water, energy, and food. Our watershed-pollution lesson helps your nature lovers make the connection. Watch them clean up the mess!
Eager for more Earth Day material? Check out these environmental engineering articles from our students' blog, plus last year's newsletter.
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Lesson: Pollution in the Watershed
 In this activity, students in grades 2 - 8 will learn how pollution accumulates in our water sources, especially from pesticides used in agriculture, by building a simple watershed with paper and markers. Watch what happens when it "rains." Things could get messy!
Read More Turn to our Earth Day resources page for more activities, lessons, articles and more! |
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Feature: Teacher and Doer
 Mike Town has worked in steel factories and forests, tricked out a "green" house, persuaded legislators to save the wilderness, and started a student-run "Cool Schools" energy audit, saving his district $30,000 a year. Now, the Redmond, Wash., teacher is turning an environmentalist's eye toward federal STEM education policy.
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K-12 News: Challenging Evolution Theory
 Tennessee's House of Representatives has approved a bill that encourages science teachers to explore controversial topics without fear of reprisal. Critics contend the measure will let K-12 teachers present intelligent design and creationism as acceptable alternatives to evolution.
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School Principal Saves Students from Tsunami
To follow the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's overhaul, visit ESEA Watch.
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Register Now for ASEE's K-12 Teachers' Workshop  Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. This day-long program for teachers and engineering educators from Canada and the United States offers a fast-paced and exciting overview of engineering education resources for the classroom. You'll discover valuable best practices, new contacts for collaboration, and the latest take-away tools for effective teaching about engineering education. Count on a full, fun and motivating day!
Registration is complimentary for K-12 teachers who register by June 10. Register Now! |
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Our Facebook page for teachers is a great way to learn about contests, web resources, K-12 education news and lesson plans. It also offers a great way to interact with other STEM teachers across the nation--and around the world. Whether you're looking for a cool activity to engage your students or wrestling with rubrics, our Facebook community can help.
So, become a fan now!
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