Water for LifeLearning Resource Guide

EPA Wetlands EducationA collection of wetlands-specific resources created by the Environmental Protection Agency.http://water.epa.gov/type/wetlands/outreach/education_index.cfm

NASA Climate KidsA great collection of information and activities related to global climate change.http://climatekids.nasa.gov/

National Energy Education Development Project (NEED)NEED designs hands-on, inquiry based lessons that explore the physics and chemistry of energy.http://www.need.org/curriculum

National Groundwater Association (NGWA)A non-profit organization, the NGWA provides guidance for the management of the world’s groundwater resources. Groundwater Adventurers, linked below, contains resources and activities designed specifically for youth.http://www.ngwa.org/Fundamentals/Adventurers/Pages/default.aspx

UN World Water Day 2014The United Nations’ annual World Water Day calls attention to the state and care of the world‘s freshwater resources. This year’s theme is Water & Energy. Be sure to check out the activities for youth under Campaign Materials, Information Resources.http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/home/en/

Make a Splash!: A Kid's Guide to Protecting Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands by Cathryn Berger Kaye & Philippe CousteauThis counterpart to the award-winning "Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands" teaches kids about Earth's water crisis and empowers them to do some-thing about it. The back matter includes book and Web resources as well as an Afterword for adults, and a teacher's guide is available online. Available at the San Jose Public Library. ISBN 9781575424170