Resources for Elementary Teachers APRIL 17 - 24      Interactive Website The Greens Grade Range: K-2, 3-5 In this interactive site about looking after the planet, kids can watch short cartoon adventures of this "green" family, and discover related eco-friendly games and news, read the blog, download iron-on green logos, and much more. Learn how and why to buy local, plant a fall garden, and conserve your resources. See just how green you are with the carbon footprint calculator. Play a memory game which gives you Outdoor Tips such as, "Follow a butterfly. See where it goes and what it does." Or download the "Light it Right" game on your iPhone to turn out lights in rooms that members of the family are not occupying. Video Recycling and Composting Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 About half of the paper we use in our daily lives has been recycled. In this video from PBS LearningMedia, follow the paper trail with Francesco and find out what happens to recyclables when they get to a material recovery facility. Video Students Making a Difference Grade Range: K-2, 3-5 Rapid climate change affects the whole planet. Help students understand their "carbon footprint" by using this video from PBS LearningMedia. See how you can do your part to help the planet cool down. One person can make a big difference. Video NOVA Labs: Solar Telescopes Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12 NOVA will be launching a new service in May called NOVA Labs. Get a preview of what Labs is with this video that explores the Sun. Video Green Energy Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8 What is green energy? Investigate renewable and non-renewable energy sources along with the pros and cons of each type. Learn how you can help conserve energy. Interactive Compost Office Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8 Yard and food wastes make up nearly one-third of the waste stream in the United States, most of which gets put in landfills or incinerated. Help inform your students that by simply combining some basic elements, you can create ideal conditions for recycling these wastes naturally. Use this interactive from PBS LearningMedia to learn what composting is and the roles that soil, microbes, oxygen, and moisture play in the process.   Video Titanic 100th Anniversary Resources Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12 Check out three new programs that provide a unique perspective on the Titanic disaster. From an historical drama to science to personal stories, your students can gain insights into the tragedy.  Resources  |  PBS LearningMedia  |  PBS KIDS  |  PBS Teachers  |  Iowa Public Television