National Environmental Education Week (EE Week)
April 13-19, 2014
EE Week is a celebration of environmental education to inspire environmental learning and stewardship among K-12 students. This year's theme, "Greening STEM: Engineering a Sustainable World," explores the application of engineering to sustainable solutions for a healthier planet and healthier people. http://eeweek.org
Earth Day 2014
April 22, 2014
This year's theme, "The Green Cities Campaign," is a call to action for investing in efficiency and renewable energy and rebuilding our cities and towns to solve the climate crisis. Learn more about how to get involved and explore their education resources. http://www.earthday.org/program/education
Women of Wind (WoWE): WoWE was founded in 2005 to ensure that women play a full, productive role in the development of wind power by supporting wind energy education, training, and inclusion for women entering the industry. http://www.womenofwindenergy.org
Women's Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE): WCEE is a member-driven organization that focuses on women, energy and the environment and is recognized as a respected voice in the fields of energy and the environment. http://www.wcee.org
Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL): CWEEL supports the role of women in the energy and environmental industries by assisting in career development activities and enabling young women with mentors to support their own development. http://www.cweel.org
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The EPA offers a content rich website with resources, activities, podcasts, environmental footprint calculators, and lesson plans to help students and
National Science Foundation (NSF) Climate Change Resources: NSF offers resources for earth science teachers and students to examine the connections between energy and climate. The website includes discussions with experts, slideshows, videos, and a NSF report summarizing the current state of knowledge about climate change. http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/climate
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