Get Energized! is an answer to the need for energy education. Through engaging and entertaining interactive formats, the program enables users to discover more about energy in a self-directed way.
Hands on the Land (HOL) is a network of field classrooms stretching across America from Alaska to Florida. HOL is sponsored by Partners in Resource Education, a collaboration of five Federal agencies, a non-profit foundation, schools, and other private sector partners. Public lands comprise approximately one-third of the acreage of the U.S., and you'll soon see they are rich in historical, archaeological and environmental learning opportunities. Through the HOL network of field classrooms, Federal agencies are providing a diverse array of hands-on learning opportunities for teachers and students. And, in addition to the field activities at each site, teachers and students are learning from each other through the HOL web site. This web site allows teachers and students to share information and learn about their local ecosystems, creative teaching strategies, and much more!
This curriculum helps young people learn about riparian areas--those "GREEN Zones" found along the edges of rivers, streams, and lakes. Teachers and youth group leaders will find a variety of resources in the Leader Guide, including background information, a unit-by-unit guide, and safety tips, as well as a curriculum concept map and correlations to national education standards.
Are you looking for new ways to increase your students' interest and achievement in science, mathematics, and reading? Is student motivation suffering in your classroom? Why not consider taking your teaching outside? Studies have shown that using the environment as a learning tool not only increases student achievement but also helps students develop lifelong learning skills and a greater sense of respect and responsibility. If this approach sounds intriguing, consider the Hands on the Land program, which gives students an opportunity to learn in America's largest field classroom – Federally owned public lands. BLM's 258 million acres host a growing number of Hands on the Land sites, where education programs have been developed in conjunction with local schools. Learn more about the opportunities provided at each site by clicking on the links on this page.
This Wildland Fire Primer is intended to serve as an outline for educators interested in teaching students about wildland fire. Fire and its management can be intimidating subjects for those with little or no knowledge of wildland fire issues. The background information provided in this Primer and related curriculum materials will enable educators to feel comfortable discussing wildland fire topics, and assist them in bringing these important topics into the classroom. This Primer has five areas of emphasis: (1) the natural role of fire; (2) the historical and cultural aspects of fire; (3) the wildland–urban interface zone; (4) fire management—fuels treatment and prescribed fire; and (5) fire management—fire education, prevention, and suppression. Many fire topics blend into more than one area. Included is a list of wildland fire education resource materials and fire-related Web sites. Some materials may be available through local offices of Federal or State agencies, while others are available through various additional outlets.
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