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Here are some of the many great “green” activities you can find online

Activities for Preschoolers

Environmental Awareness Coloring Books: Go to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences site, http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games.htm. There are lots of fun games and activities for all ages.

Environmental Education

Environmental Education for Kids (EEK) - from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Click on Cool Stuff for links to fun activities.

Environmental Report Card
What do you think is the most important environmental issue?

Green Squad! This Natural Resources Defense Council site takes kids on a virtual tour of a school, looking for earth-friendly practices and problems and offering solu¬tions. Ideas can be applied to a real-life campaign in your school. . For a similar activity featuring home instead of school, try www.lawrencekidsrecycle.org/house_tour.html.

Online Recycling Game This concentration game shows common waste items and offers tips for handling them in eco-friendly ways.

Recycling Facts and Fun
he EPA’s site has activities and information
Thanks in part to Upstart Activity Guide © 2008 Lab Safety Supply Inc

Smog City 2 This sophisticated online game for older kids lets you explore factors that affect air quality and use an air pollution simulator to control it.




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