Environmental Resources for Teachers and Students
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May 15, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
UW plan merges forestry school, 5 others
Nov. 4, 2007
King County seeks nominations of Earth Heroes in local schools
Dec. 20, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Teacher's video on global warming a hit online
Nov. 2, 2007
King County Green Schools Program recognizes Issaquah School District for recycling, conservation
Nov. 13, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Returning urban salmon provide a thrill and a lesson
Nov. 2, 2007
King County Green Schools Program honors Lake Washington School District
Oct. 27, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
A building name fit for a King
Oct. 22, 2007
Education comes through volunteering at Brightwater habitat restoration event
Oct. 15, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Many barriers keep organic food out of school lunches
» Puget Sound Fresh
Oct. 4, 2007
King County teachers’ resource directory available
Sept. 30, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
UW envisions a new Environmental College
Program would unite variety of fields, research.
Sept. 13, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle P-I
Green schools: Color them healthy places of teaching and learning
Aug. 30, 2007
National
clean vehicles conference in Seattle
» Speakers
Jun. 20, 2007
Brightwater Environmental Education/Community Center receives state grant
Apr. 13, 2007
King County celebrates local schools’ ‘Earth Heroes’
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Leader in Sustainable Schools:
The Evergreen School Jan. 2, 2007
King
County seeks nominations for 2007 ‘Earth Heroes at
Schools’
Nov. 20, 2006
King
County updates ‘Programs for Educators’ directory
King
County wins "Best of Web" award
Citation is one of five for
online excellence, including an education award for our
Groundwater Story animation.
Aug. 22, 2006
Environmental
action earns Federal Way School District ‘Green Schools’
honor
May 8, 2006
King
County releases groundwater education animation
Apr. 24, 2006
King
County celebrates the Earth Heroes of local schools
The 2006 Earth Heroes at Schools
awards honor environmental stewards
March 22, 2006
King
County offers grants for natural resources projects
» Archived news and announcements
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Programs and Resources for Schools
Homework Help for Students
Natural Resources
Kids' Page
Programs and Resources for Schools
EQ Quiz
Test your "environmental quotient" and see how you compare with others.
Programs for Educators Directory (Acrobat pdf)
A guide to King County programs and resources of interest to educators on topics ranging from cultural diversity to water quality and wildlife.
Education and School Assistance - Solid Waste Division
Waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation are the focus of these programs. Storytelling sessions, an assembly show, classroom workshops, teaching materials, and assistance in forming Green Teams are among the offerings. Programs range from preschool through high school.
Green
Schools Program
Helps schools improve or expand their conservation efforts while
reducing related costs, and provides public recognition for becoming
better stewards of the environment to serve as models for others.
 Cool School Challenge (external link)
Educational program provides information and motivation and outlines specific steps that students and teachers can apply to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions schoolwide. Provided courtesy of Redmond High School and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
Household Hazardous Waste School and Youth Programs
What is household hazardous waste? How does it affect the environment, salmon, AND us? Visit this site to learn how you can schedule highly interactive classroom presentations, download lesson materials, borrow teaching kits/videos/ books, find related field trips, take a training, and more! All services are free.
Water and Land Resources
Programs and resources for teachers and schools include plant salvage and storm drain stenciling opportunities, grants, school presentations, publications, and even a fee waiver for schools that offer a surface water curriculum.
Resources for Teaching about Surface Water Issues
Curricula, resources, and local agencies related to water.
 Take the Interactive Salmon Quiz
The Groundwater Story
Musical animation conveys the importance of groundwater to living things -- including people -- and how everyone can help protect this hidden resource.
Wastewater Treatment Information, Education, and Public Involvement
Where does water go when you flush or brush? Find out how we treat wastewater in our region, locate information about current construction projects and the decision-making process for many of our prominent projects. Programs include a speakers bureau, treatment plant tours, "Wheels to Water" free bus transportation for students to water quality sites and Industrial Waste information. Learn how the choices we make everyday effect the water quality in our region.
As Bert the Salmon say's "Clean water...Its up to you and me!"
Wastewater Treatment Speaker's Bureau
Are you wondering how wastewater gets from your house to our treatment Plants? Where the new treatment plant is going to be located? What projects are planned in your neighborhood? King County Wastewater Treatment Division has set up a Free speakers bureau. A staff specialist will come to your organizations meeting, neighborhood group gathering or classroom to speak about water quality issues/concerns, sewer services, wastewater treatment processes and much more. Please contact John Phillips 206- 684-6799 or email john.phillips@kingcounty.gov for details.
Environment Washington: Tools for Teachers (external link)
Washington State Department of Ecology site offering teacher workshops, grants, action project opportunities, research and references, and a database of environmental curricula, activities, and subject areas by grade range.
 (Sorry, currently out of stock)
This half hour film is ideal for the classroom and anyone interested in understanding the function and value of our local watersheds and for learning what individuals can do to help make a difference.
Homework Help for Students
Introduction to our Natural Resources
Ways You can Help Our Resources
Related Information and Topics
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