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"Green America is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982. (We went by the name "Co-op America" until January 1, 2009.) Our mission is to harness economic power-the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace-to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Our Vision We work for a world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy and safe, and where the bounty of the Earth is preserved for all the generations to come. What Makes Green America Unique We focus on economic strategies-economic action to solve social and environmental problems. We mobilize people in their economic roles-as consumers, investors, workers, business leaders. We empower people to take personal and collective action We work on issues of social justice and environmental responsibility. We see these issues as completely linked in the quest for a sustainable world. It's what we mean when we say "green." We work to stop abusive practices and to create healthy, just and sustainable practices. "

"WHAT The Sustainability Education & Economic Development Center (SEED) is the first national coordinated strategy to support community colleges in building the green economy. Created by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and ecoAmerica, SEED is A Leadership Initiative: Hundreds of college presidents pledging membership and taking action A Resource Center: 400+ fresh resources, toolkits, and college promising practices curated by industry and higher education experts A Sharing Community: Online and through peer-to-peer professional development workshops and webinars And More! All designed to help community colleges dramatically ramp up quality workforce development programs in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building. "

20 min animated video on consumer awareness

" mmerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences; Uses these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum; and Emphasizes learning through participation in service projects for the local school and/or community. "

"The Biomimicry Institute promotes learning from and then emulating natural forms, processes, and ecosystems to create more sustainable and healthier human technologies and designs."

"DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council."

"RMI aims to free the global economy from dependence on fossil fuels. Learn how RMI is advancing cleaner ways to power our future."

"Using parallel lines to create a table in a 3d cartoon drawing; learn tips, ticks "

"In the digital age, kids need to have an understanding of what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. They need to learn the technical how-to's, as well as a more global comprehension of how to navigate the online world. To that end, Melbourne educator Jenny Luca made a commitment to help her students start blogging and to create ePortfolios. Here are five reasons why, at her school, these skills are now a high priority."

Web-based Student Activities Everything Geometry Area & Perimeter of Rectangles Contents > Definitions > Comparing Units > Mini-Movie Students should be able to: determine area and perimeter of rectangles. understand the difference between perimeter and area, and demonstrate that two shapes may have the same perimeter, but different areas or may have the same area, but different perimeters. "

Free online algebra video lessons to help students with the concepts, equations and calculator use, to improve their math problem solving skills while they study their Algebra 1 homework and worksheets."

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"Through interactive and engaging activities, elementary students can learn about electricity and natural gas, how to use them safely and wisely, and the importance of conserving energy."

"Second Nature's mission... is to create a sustainable society by transforming higher education. We accelerate movement toward a sustainable future by serving and supporting senior college and university leaders in making healthy, just, and sustainable living the foundation of all learning and practice in higher education."