Looking to learn more even after Teva? Check out these Jewish Environmental links from our partners and friends. If you're a kid or an adult looking for more kid-friendly ideas, don’t miss our Just for Kids section!
Just For Kids
Defenders of Wildlife- Kid's Planet This site contains many fun and interactive games for younger students. Resources include teacher information, facts on many endangered species and ecology, and information on adopting a species.
Environmental Protection Agency: Kid's Club The EPA Environmental Kids Club is a great resource, with links geared towards school-age children and teens. It aims to help children explore the environment and learn how to protect it. There are loads of great games, pictures, and stories, including the pages for art projects and teacher tips. Also, don’t miss the special page for kids on climate change to learn about global warming and making a difference in our climate.
Jewish National Fund: YourPage.org The JNF has been supporting Israel’s environmental causes for over 100 years and this webpage is all about continuing their education efforts. From Torah tales about nature to puzzles, games, and delicious recipes, this site is a fabulous source for teachers and students to find new and exciting ways to bring environmental education and Jewish ideas together. There are also great ideas for mitzvah projects and getting involved with JNF projects.
Rainforest Action Center' Kid's Corner
This one is a kid-friendly site from the Rainforest Action Center, with resources for students and teachers. You can learn what kids to can to help save the rainforests and the amazing creatures that live there. There are some great tools you can find to become an activist for the rainforest and make a difference.
Recycle-a-Bicycle Recycle-a-Bicycle is an innovative, fun youth training and environmental education initiative that has taken root in New York City public schools and respected after-school youth programs. With locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Recycle-A-Bicycle promotes everyday bicycle use.
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