Sustainability

• Abundant Life Garden Project

  The Abundant Life Garden Project is a set of hands-on activities and educational materials for young children designed to make a connection between God's creation, the abundance of the earth, and food as a global issue. While intended for use by congregations, materials are easily adaptable to classrooms, school chapel, or special activities and events.It is organized into five thematic modules on Water, Seeds, Soil, Animals and Harvest. Two appendices to the lesson modules offer additional options and tips.

  Tagged: Day School, Diocesan or Independent School, Elementary School, External Links, Middle School, Parish School, Cathedral or Similar School, Sustainability, Teachers & Administrators

• Earth Day Resources

  Resources for Earth Day 2013 (April 22) that teachers, chaplains and chapel leaders, and community service coordinators can use.

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• Green Schools Alliance

  Uniting independent schools nationwide to take a green school pledge; resources on institutional energy use; "best green sites" lists; sponsor of the annual Green Cup Challenge.

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• Season of Creation

  A dot com site offering photos, prayers, readings, and resources on environmental themes.

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• The Groundwater Foundation

  Information and educational materials about the earth's fresh water supply and the critical importance of groundwater use and conservation.

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• United State Geological Survey

  Materials on coral reefs, tidal wetlands, and aquatic life; video and photo galleries.

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• Way Beyond Recess: Creating an Outdoor Classroom

  The Outdoor Classroom is comprehensive approach to learning and child development that speaks to the heart of Episcopal schools’ mission to be places that celebrate the joy and wonder of God’s creation and honor the spirit of each child. St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California was recently named an Outdoor Classroom demonstration site.

  Tagged: Articles, Day School, Diocesan or Independent School, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Heads of School, Network Newsletter Items, Parish School, Cathedral or Similar School, School Life & Culture, Sustainability, Teachers & Administrators, Trustees & Vestry Members

• Web of Creation

  Prayers, litanies, and sample services on ecology and sustainability; maintained by the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.

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