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Order Publications from Region 5

We provide these curriculum materials to educators and students free of charge. Note: You can download nearly all these documents and print them yourself. You can also order them from EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP). You'll find links to those sources in the order form below. You can find more downloadable publications on the EPA Teacher site.

You can order materials from us 3 ways:

  1. Online - Fill out the form below
  2. By mail - Mail your request to:
    Publications
    U.S. EPA Region 5
    Air and Radiation Division (AT-18J)
    Chicago, IL 60604
  3. By phone - Call 312-353-2072 or 800-621-8431 in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Effective January 23, 2008, we can only fill orders from Region 5 states:
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

We will send one copy of each publication you request


Publication Order Form

What do the symbols C, E, S mean?
C = Curriculum materials
E = Elementary Level
S = Secondary Level

25 Ways Poster

25 Ways that YOU can help to Make Your World a Better Place (C) December 2007
mini poster outlining steps you can take to become more environmentally friendly.

C
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ABCs of Environmental Education (C) (EPA 905K06001) June 2006
booklet describing EPA's environmental education program
Available for download (PDF) (20 pp., 5.9MB About PDF )

C
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Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin (E) (EPA 530SW90024) 1990
comic book emphasizing importance of recycling
Also available for download

E
Carol Gets Some Rest

Carl Gets Some Rest (C) (EPA 420K03001)
a coloring and story book

C
climate change and school

Climate Change & You: What You Can Do at School (C) (EPA 430-F-07-007)
A single sheet of 5 points you can apply to make schools more energy efficient.

C
Environmental Protection Begins with You

Environmental Protection Begins with You (C) (EPA -530-K-06-001)
A Guide to Environmental Community Service

C
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The Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book (C) (GLNPO) (limit 1)
large format colorful atlas of the Great Lakes with lots of environmental facts

C
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Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book (E) (EPA 905M90002) 1990
emphasizes things kids can do every day to help the earth
Also available for download or order from NSCEP

E
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Kids & Students Web sites poster (E) (EPA 905H03001) 2003
colorful 2-sided poster (33” x 23”) promoting EPA kids & students Web sites

E
Flossie the light bulb
Learn About Lighting With Flossie (S) (EPA Region 5)
activity book about energy-saving light bulbs
S
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The Life Cycle of a CD or DVD (E, S) ( EPA530H03002) 2003
Large, informative and colorful two-sided poster on the product life cycle of CDs & DVDs; with student activities and related websites. Also available for download
E S
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The Life Cycle of a Cell Phone (E, S) (EPA530H04002) 2004
Large, informative and colorful two-sided poster on the product life cycle of cell phones; with student activities and related websites. Also available for download

E S
The Life Cycle of a Soccer Ball

The Life Cycle of a Soccer Ball (E,S) (EPA 530H05001) 2005
Large, informative and colorful two-sided poster on the life cycle of a soccer ball. Also available for download

E S
Make a Difference in Your School
Make a Difference in Your School (EPA 530K06003) 2006
A 31-page booklet which is a "How-to Guide for Engaging Students in Resource Conservation and Waste Reduction"
Also available for download (PDF) (34 pp., 1.6MB About PDF ) or order from NSCEP
E S
Pack a Waste Free lunch

Pack A Waste -Free Lunch (EPA 530H05002) 2005
A poster on how to pack an environmentally friendly lunch. Also available for download or order from EPA Office of Solid Waste.

E S
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President's Environmental Youth Award (EPA 171E05001)
Application for annual competition; learn more and download this document

E S
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Save our Species Activity Book (E) (EPA 21T3048)
coloring book teaches children about various endangered species
Also available from NSCEP

E
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Science Fair Fun (EPA 530K00008) 2000
overview of the scientific method, sample project ideas for students and teachers
Also available for download

E S
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Service Learning Education Beyond the Classroom (C) (EPA 530K02001) 2002
booklet of projects that focus on waste reduction, recycling and composting
Also available for download

C
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Trash and Climate Change (C) (EPA 530K00001) 2002
booklet featuring the Planet Protectors Club.

EC
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Welcome to the Wetlands (E) (EPA 843H97001) 1997
2-sided coloring book poster on wetlands wildlife and habitat, wetlands definitions, functions and values, and threats to wetlands.
Also order from NSCEP

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