Sustainable Living

 

Web Links.

ComEnvPark

CERES (the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies)
http://www.ceres.org.au/
  

PowerSusFut

(A resource kit for investigating the use of solar energy)
http://www.sustainableenergy.qld.edu.au/
  
GouldLeaguehttp://www.gould.edu.au/
  
qessiQESSI is the integration of existing environmental education for sustainability programs for schools into a holistic process with measurable environmental, economic, social and educational outcomes.

http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/environment/outdoor/aboutqessi.html

 

  
 susschoolinit This website contains information to assist students, teachers and parents in making their school more environmentally sustainable.

http://www.environment.gov.au/education/aussi/index.html

  
 HowGreenA short quiz to see how you rate with sustainable living)
http://www.abc.net.au/science/bernie/valiant/
  
 EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/index.html
  
 BigFootBig Foot: Discover your ecological footprint.
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/education/ecologic/bigfoot/mid/
  
  

Origin Energy's Home Energy Project

http://www.originenergy.com.au/about/subnay_section.php?pageid=1035

The Home Energy Project encourages students to think about energy use in the home and to develop ideas on how households can be more energy sufficient.  Students then communicate these ideas to the wider community.
 

Second Nature - Education for Sustainability

http://www.secondnature.org/

Second Nature is a non-profit organisation that assists colleges and universities in expanding their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a fundamental component of learning and practice.
 

The International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

http://www.emeraldinsight.com./ijshe.htm

This site puts you at the heart of a global network of practitioners, academics and legislators working on sustainable development in higher education. 
 

Projects International - Learning to Create a Sustainable World

http://www.e-o-n.org/Projects_International/alpha/

Projects International (PI) is working to integrate Education for Sustainability (EfS) into English language classrooms around the world.  It is achieving this through student-centred, project-based learning that link schools, businesses, and communities. 
 

World Class Research and Education in Atmospheric and Sustainability Issues

http://www.cate.mmu.ac.uk/

This site provides an Encyclopaedia, Research and Consultation as well as many other services to assist in education on atmospheric and sustainability issues. 
 

The Sustainability Education Centre

http://www.sustainabilityed.org/

The official homepage of the Sustainability Education Centre of the American Forum for Global Education.  It was created in 1995 in response to the growing need for educational materials and professional development focused on sustainability. 
 

Social Aspects of Sustainable Development in Australia - Education

http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/countr/austral/social.htm#edu

An informative Website provided by United Nations on the environmental education focuses of the Commonwealth Government of Australia. 
 

Teaching for a Sustainable World

http://www.deh.gov.au/education/publications/tsw/index.html

A publication on sustainable education placed on the Web by the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories. 
 

Environment Australia - Education and Training in Cleaner Production

http://www.deh.gov.au/industry/corporate/eecp/publications/pbs/educatio.pdf

Environment Australia's draft report on Education and Training in Cleaner Production, released in 1997. 
 

Australia's enviroNET / Education Pathway

http://www.deh.gov.au/industry/environment/index.html

The Education Pathway contains information on environment-related courses at Australian universities, colleges and training institutions. 
 

Environment Australia: Environmental Education - EnviroEd

http://www.deh.gov.au/education/

EnviroEd establishes a national network of environmental education and information programmes, materials and publications, in the interest of education for sustainability. 
 

Curriculum Leadership 2:21 Environmental Education for a Sustainable Future : formal schooling

http://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?id=4695
 

Victorian Association for Environmental Education (V.A.E.E.)

http://www.vaee.vic.edu.au/

Victorian Association for Environmental Education page contains information about professional development, resources and environment clubs.  V.A.E.E. supports and promotes the development of environmental education in schools and the community.  It does this through delivering its own initiatives and encouraging and supporting individuals and other groups whose environmental education approaches are consistent with its own. 
 

Environmental Education Network

http://www.envirolink.org/

The Environmental Education Network (E.E.N.) is a collaborative effort among educators, the EnviroLink Network and the environmental community to bring environmental education on-line and into a multimedia format.  The E.E.N. will act as the clearing house for all environmental education information, materials and ideas on the Internet.  Includes separate resources for teachers and students. 
 

Deakin University - Centre for Studies in Mathematics, Science and Environmental Education

http://www.deakin.edu.au/education/csmsee/           
 

Today Shapes Tomorrow - Environmental Education for a Sustainable Future

http://www.deh.gov.au/education/publications/discpaper/

This Discussion Paper has been written to ensure that it is meaningful to a diverse range of people.  While some stakeholders working in the field may find certain material straightforward, it is included to help as wide an audience as possible appreciate why environmental education is a priority.
 

New Vision for Environmental Education

http://www.deh.gov.au/education/publications/sustainable-future.html

For the first time Australia has a nationally-agreed vision for environmental education in its schools.  ‘Educating for a Sustainable Future: A National Environmental Education Statement for Australian Schools' is the result of extensive consultation, research and development with teachers, communities, organisations, governments and industry groups and is compatible with existing state and territory policies and programmes.
 

Educating for a Sustainable Future - A National Education Statement for Australian Schools

http://www.deh.gov.au/education/publications/sustainable-future.html

Educating for a Sustainable Future provides a nationally agreed description of the nature and purpose of environmental education for sustainability through all years of schooling, including a vision and a framework for its implementation.  It is intended for teachers, schools and their communities, education systems and developers of curriculum materials.  It is also intended as a companion to existing State and Territory policies and programmes and does not replace them. 
 

Curriculum Leadership 2:21 Environmental Education in Western Australia

http://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?1d=4700

In Western Australia, environmental issues are highlighted in the curriculum, and a range of schools showcase effective programmes for environmental reclamation and management which also addresses Environmental Responsibility and Ecological Sustainability.  Churchlands Senior High School programme ‘Trees for Survival' - recognised by the United Nations as the best school-based environmental project in Australia.  Wembley Primary School - native gardens in the school grounds.  Beachlands Primary School developed a board game ‘Sunset Over the Catchment'.  Kinross College has been involved in the ‘Adopt-A-Coastline' programme.

 
 
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