Some of the sustainable education & reference providers are:

CREEC Network
Provides Climate Change and Green School Curriculum.
www.creec.org
Alliance for Climate Education:
http://www.acespace.org/teachers/curricula
These 6 curricula are available online and free. Developed by nationally-recognized science and education
organizations, the curricula are complete, and require no additional resources. For Grades 9-12.
Facing the Future: Climate Change:
Connections and Solutions, for Grades 6-8 and 9-12; free and online. "An interdisciplinary, self-contained two-week
unit aligned with national education standards that lays the foundation for understanding some of the forces behind
climate change and its connections to numerous social, economic, and environmental factors."
http://www.facingthefuture.org/FacingtheFutureHomePage/tabid/54/Default.aspx
Green Teacher Magazine: Teaches about Climate Change:
Schools Tackle Global Warming For Grades K-12,includes "experiments that demonstrate the greenhouse effect,
school energy and waste audits, and hands-on explorations of energy and transportation alternatives from solar
cookers to bike-a-thons," along with lists of resources and related organizations.
http://www.greenteacher.com/tacc.html
Citizen Climate:
The Will Steger Foundation developed Citizen Climate, a new high school curriculum tried to national standards that
focuses on global climate solutions. This curriculum emphasizes civic engagement and helps teachers and students
understand critical and complex climate solutions being discussed on the national and international stage. It also
allows students to formulate statements about what they would like to see happen in climate policy and how these
policies and actions can be replicated in their states and local communities.
http://www.willstegerfoundation.org/index.php/programs/k-12-education-program.
Climate Change Classroom Set blends the latest science and environmental concerns with current ideas and
solutions for facing our climate challenge and creating a healthier planet.
Earth's Precious Resources Classroom Set Discover Earths natural resources and the challenges we face
protecting them.
More Climate Change Curriculum Websites:
http://www.climateclassroom.org/ - Climate Classroom
http://www.eco-schools-hsbc.org/ - Climate Initiative
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming.aspx - Global Warming
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/OurPartners/NASA.aspx
NASA and Eco Schools
http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/ - Climate Kids
http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/2011/07/climate-change-connections-connecting-witheducators-from-aroundthe-globe/
Climate Change Connections
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/About-Eco-SchoolsUSA/Benefits.aspx
Eco Schools Benefits
http://www.greenschools.net/ - Green Schools Initiative
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/calc/index.html - EPA School Climate Calculator
http://www.greenschoolsireland.org/index.aspx?Site_ID=1&Item_ID=370 Carbon Calculator
http://www.coolcalifornia.org/schools - Cool California

http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/changing_planet/changing_planet.html&lang=en Our
Changing Planet
SLO Clean Air (SLO APCD) http://www.slocleanair.org/programs/kids/teacher.php
EEI
www.californiaeei.org
World Book Living Green - http://store.worldbook.com/products/living-green-books
http://www.encyclopediacenter.com/Living-Green-p/living-green.htm
Educate & Act
http://www.greenteamproject.org/educateCenter for Green Schools - Green Education Foundation
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/ Sustainability Lesson
For lessons plans on sustainability in all core subject areas.
Green Schools Program (GSP) for County Of Santa Cruz
Good model of what a county agencies can do for greening all schools
http://www.dpw.co.santacruz.ca.us/www.santacruzcountyrecycles/Green_Schools/index.html
Eco Schools USA
National Wildlife Federation www.eco-schoolsusa.org
Provides Pathways to Sustainability Audits & Curriculum.
Green Ribbon Schools US Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html
Provides Resources of Green Schools
1. Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency 2. Healthy School Environments 3. Environmental and Sustainability
Education
Project Learning Tree Green Schools
http://www.plt.org/greenschools
Sustainable Schools Project of Shelburne Farms
http://www.sustainableschoolsproject.org/
Designed to help schools use sustainability as an integrating context for curriculum, community partnerships, and
campus practices.
Green Education Foundation
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/
Is a non-profit organization committed to creating a sustainable future through education, resources, and programs.
Cool the Earth
http://www.cooltheearth.org/our-program/
Cool The Earth is a free, ready-to-run climate change assembly program that educates K-8students and their families
about climate change and inspires them to take simple actions to reduce their carbon emissions.
California Cool Schools
http://www.coolcalifornia.org/schools California schools offers environmental education provide stimulating learning
environments to foster students creativity to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Centre for Eco literacy
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/
Provides Education for Sustainable Living,
Offers books, educational materials, film guides, and Studies. Conducts seminars, offers presentations at conferences
and other events, and provide Strategic consulting services to schools and districts.
Green Apple Day of Service Centre for Green Schools USGBC

http://mygreenapple.org/ http://www.centerforgreenschools.org/
Gives individuals, companies and organizations the opportunity to transform all our schools into healthy, safe, costefficient and productive learning places where students have clean and healthy air to breathe, where energy and
resources are conserved, and where they can be inspired to dream of a brighter future.
Alliance to Save Energy
www.ase.org/greenschools
Incorporates energy education into the classroom, engage students in energy auditing, and implement money-saving
projects.
Sustainable Schools
http://www.sustainschools.org/
Sustainable Schools, LLC, helps K-12 schools, colleges and universities build sustainability and environmental literacy
into strategic planning, teaching and institutional practice. Through a network of experts across the country,
Sustainable Schools provides services that are customized to meet the needs of individual institutions.
U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
http://www.uspartnership.org/main/view_archive/1
National Education for Sustainability K-12 Student Learning Standards
http://s3.amazonaws.com/usp_site_uploads/resources/123/USP_EFS_standards_V3_10_09.pdf
Facing the Future
http://www.facingthefuture.org/
Facing the Future is a non-profit leader whose mission is to create tools for educators that equip and motivate
students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness and engage in positive solutions for a sustainable
future.
US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/default.aspx
Teaches the students the importance of green energy while enhancing required curriculum. Many creative lesson
plans, labs, projects and other activities for grades K-12 on Energy-related topics. Prepares students for a greener
future!
Green Schools Initiative
http://www.greenschools.net/
Work to transform schools into models of sustainability for communities, engaging youth in hands-on, inquiry-based
learning and action to improve the health and sustainability of facilities and operations. We advocate for policies,
action plans, and professional development that foster high performance, cost-efficient, and academically excellent
schools.
EPA Environmental Education
http://www2.epa.gov/education/
An Environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues or problems. In
doing so, it provides the public with the necessary skills to make informed decisions and take responsible action.
Solar Schoolhouse
http://www.solarschoolhouse.net/index.html
USA Green School
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc.mhtml?i=109&s=schools.
Green Building Initiative
In 2004, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Executive Order that establishes goal of reducing energy use in
state-owned building by 20% by 2015. The Green Action Team directs the California Energy Commission to develop an
energy efficiency benchmarking system that is to be coordinated with the US EPA Energy Star system. The Latest
version of this plan: http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005publications/CEC-400-2005-051/CEC-400-2005-051-CMF.PDF

Zero Waste California

Provides ten ways to reduce, reuse, and Recycle at the office.
http://www.zerowaste.ca.gov/Top10Office.htm
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/schools/
Global Green -Green Schools Initiative for California
In 2004, Global Green launched a new effort focused on K-12 schools in Southern California. This effort integrates the
green building principles developed by CHPS with broader neighbourhood and regional issues including energy
generation, storm water management, joint use of school facilities and the growing movement to use schools
building as teaching tools.
http://globalgreen.org/programs/GreenSchools.html.
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CURRICULUM
Facing the Futures latest global sustainability advanced student textbook, "Its all connected ~ A Comprehensive
Guide to Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions." This textbook is already in use by high school teachers in 40 U.S.
states and 10 countries and by a number of universities including the University of Washington, the University of
Wisconsin, and the University of Florida. http://www.facingthefuture.org/purchase.htm
FREE TEACHING GREEN BOOKS
http://www.greenteacher.com/reviewcopies\
SEEDS Foundation
Green Schools in Canada www.seedsfoundation.ca/greenschools/html
Earth Schools get recognition for their green school projects.
SEE Project School
Energy Efficiency
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/SEEProgram/

Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI)

Is a non-profit organization that empowers under-served markets such as schools, small businesses, multi-family and
affordable housing, and other sectors, to accomplish their energy efficiency goals.
Some Sustainability initiatives & incentives at the school level.
1. PG&E offers the Solar School Program in which a 1.3 kW photovoltaic system is donated to underserved
communities within the PG&E service area in Central and Northern California. www.pge.com/solarschools
2. Also on the PG&E website www.pge.com there is a For Teachers link that includes free Curriculum for grades K 8
called The Energenius Program.
3. There are also the $2,500 or $5,000 Bright Ideas grants for schools to incorporate solar into classroom lessons or
other projects. www.pge.com/solarschools
4. British Petroleum has the A+ for Energy Grants for $5,000 or $10,000 for teachers conducting energy education
activities that might be interested in.www.aplusforenergy.com
5. Bright Schools Program through the California Energy Commission that schools can apply for technical assistance
for solar renovations, new construction, energy audits and energy efficiency installations.
www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/brightschools
6. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Department of Energy offers resources to teachers and students about renewable energy methods and technologies.
They offer student contests, internships for pre-service teachers, and professional development for teachers.
www.nrelgov/education/

7. National Energy Education Development (NEED)

Programs offers free curriculum and training to teachers. They also host a summer institute for teachers for a week
long, all expenses paid energy education training. www.need.org
8. The Green Squad
Is a project of the Natural Resources Defence Council and the Healthy Schools Network.
An organization that works to protect childrens environmental health in schools. The Green Squad program for 5th to
8th grade students provides tools for locating and solving environmental and health problems in schools.
Visit:www.nrdc.org/greensquad.intro/intro_1.asp
9. Climate CHECK
The Climate Change Emission Calculator Kit is a step-by-step greenhouse gas inventory tool for schools.
The program is designed primarily for high school students to investigate the connections among everyday actions at
their school, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. Students can conceptualize ways to mitigate their
schools impact on the environment. www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/school.html
10. California Fuel Cell Partnership
Is a collaboration of industry and government with more than 30 global organizations working together to promote
hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. They host a Classroom Education Page with resources and web links for teachers seeking
information on fuel cell technology. www.cafcp.org/resourcectr_educaton.htm
11. CA Air Resources Board
The Know Zone provides lesson plans and fact sheets on air quality, smog, or other air related information that will
help you in the classroom.www.arb.ca.gov/knowzone/knowzone.htm
12. Global Learning
Has a Sustaining the Future curriculum and has a list of programs and resources for Sustainable Schools at
www.globalearningnj.org/SSNprograms.htm
13. The Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools
Is a free CD complete with the five simple steps to a healthy school environment produced by the Healthy Schools
Campaign, www.greencleanschools.org.