The Branch Newsletter
The National Newsletter of Project Learning TreeSpring 2009Spring 2009







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Five Project Learning Tree National Outstanding Educators Show the Benefits of Environmental Education
By: Paula Tarnapol-Whitacre

Five outstanding educators use PLT and environmental education in all sorts of creative ways to engage students in learning.
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PLT and EE News:
EarthSky Releases New Radio Shows Focusing on Forests
Use a 90-second Earth & Sky radio show in your classroom in conjunction with a PLT activity to pique your students’ interest. more >>

The No Child Left Inside Act Would Expand and Improve Environmental Education in our Public Schools
Congressman Sarbanes of Maryland offers to invite your Member of Congress to an environmental education event at your school in April. more >>

PLT’s Branch Newsletter Receives Award!
Encourage your colleagues to sign up. Contribute an article, environmental education tip or resource. more >>


GreenWorks! Service Learning Grants:
Apply for a Grant
Applications are due April 30. more >>

Organizing a Schoolyard Habitat Service-Learning Project
An Arkansas elementary school teacher offers guidance to others. more >>


Educator Tips:
Using PLT in Middle School and High School Classrooms
A Colorado teacher shares the ways she has used PLT activities with different grade levels. more >>


EE Resources:

AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize

Nominate a Young Environmental Activist for a $2,500 Barron Prize

ING Unsung Heroes – 2009 Awards

Brower Youth Awards 2009

Single Stream Recycling Video

Climate Classroom

CNN Student News

Our Generous Garden

“KidsGardening” and “My First Garden”

Composting with Worms

Teacher’s Domain: Photosynthesis

Here Is the Wetland

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