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Learning and Teaching about the Environment

K-12 students and educators need access to quality homework resources, lesson plans and project ideas to learn and teach about the environment. Environmental education (EE) is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills and helps students make informed and responsible decisions.

Homework Help,
Awards and
Activities for
K-12 Students

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Homework resources
Student awards and contests, including the President's Environmental Youth Award
Games, quizzes, and more
Videos about the environment

Classroom
Resources and
Project Ideas

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Additional Resources
for Educators
and Education
Professionals

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Find more information about grants, professional development, EE publications, educator awards and more

Healthy Schools,
Healthy Kids

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Find EPA programs to help support healthy, productive learning environments
Learn about children's health and the environment, and reducing risks at child care facilities