Educational Organizations

The following are examples of educational organizations that support educators' efforts to integrate the study of renewable energy resources and global warming into school curriculums.

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

Web Address: www.naaee.org

The NAAEE provides a variety of resources for educators that include information about environmental education organizations, materials, events, and employment opportunities. Several search engines lead to information regarding specific renewable energy sources and global warming.

NAAEE's Energy Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence

Web Address: www.naaee.org/npeee/materials.php

NAAEE's Excellence in Environmental Education Guidelines for Learning

Web Address: www.naaee.org/npeee/learner_guidelines.php

Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST)

Web Address: www.mast.nu/

The MAST web site presents Massachusetts teachers with a variety of programs and events including the AIRMAP and INHALE Teacher Workshop: Mapping New England's Changing Climate, Air Quality, and Human Health.

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

Web Address: www.nsta.org

NSTA provides a variety of publications and information services for science educators. One example is the NSTA News menu item, available through the Environment and Nature sub-category and providing a list of recent news articles from a variety of sources.

The New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA)

Web Address: www.neeea.org

The NEEEA serves as an umbrella organization for the six New England state Environmental Education Associations.  It recognizes the achievements of both formal and non-formal environmental educators and sponsors conferences that provide opportunities for educators to make presentations.

The Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES)

Web Address: www.massmees.org

MEES is affiliated with NAAEE, NEEEA, MAST, and the Secretary's Advisory Group for Environmental Educators (SAGEE).

Lawrence Hall of Science

Web address: www.lhs.berkeley.edu

The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California at Berkeley is a resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics programs and also offers a hands-on science center open to the public.  Resources include the GEMS, GSS, and SEPUP materials.

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)

Web Address: www.enc.org

The ENC provides a variety of resources for educators including links to renewable energy and global warming websites. Topic areas include Earth and Space Science, History of Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Careers, Informal Education, and Process Skills.

Plugging Into The Sun

Web Address: www.pluggingintothesun.org.uk

This web site presents information about renewable energy vendors and school activities in Great Britain.

The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program

Web Address: www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/Resources/

This web site provides resources and field trip ideas for educators in Wisconsin. It also includes more general education resources from a renewable energy slide show to an extensive resource list. General files are in PDF format.

The National Fuel Cell Education Program

Web Address: www.ecosoul.org

The NFCEP offers a "Knowledge Center" with links to a variety of educational resources. Educators can also purchase the Hydrogen Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) curriculum through this site at a cost of $295.

Education World

Web Address: www.educationworld.com

This web site provides a wide variety of educational resources. Keyword searches lead to documents that provide background information and resources produced by both private sector and public sector agencies and organizations.