ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SITES

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ECOKIDS

Rated by UNESCO as one of the best environmental sites in the world, this site from the Auckland Regional Council features activities and games on environmental themes that are guaranteed to motivate students aged 8-13 years of age.

WWW FUN AND WILDLIFE GAMES

Who says conservation can't be fun? Send a wildlife postcard to a friend or play interactive wildlife games and learn about endangered species, wild places and global challenges along the way. Check out the WWF online Action Kit for more activities and find out how you can to be a force for nature.

WHAT ON EARTH?

A fun interactive environmental game for students who try to beat the clock as they test their knowledge about the earth. A great game for early finishers and highly instructional as well.

KARORI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY

The Karori Wild Life Sanctuary provides free, curriculum-linked resource packs to assist teachers to meet achievement objectives across a number of curriculum areas.

ENVIROSCHOOLS

The Enviroschools Programme is a whole school approach to learning where students plan, design and create a sustainable school with the support of their community. The Programme was designed with primary and intermediate schools and is now being adapted by secondary schools and early childhood providers. (Developed by Environment Waikato)

KIDS PLANET

Species fact sheets, "wild games", web of life, how kids can help defend the environment, even a Wildlife Adoption Center.

GREEN SQUAD

This website shows how to identify and solve environmental problems. Explore a colorful virtual school room by room, and use the mouse to locate potential hazards. Site offers a wide range of fact sheets and environmental resources.