Links for Kids
(Grades K-8)
Can It! Recycling Game: A fun recycling game for kids.
Energy Quest: This interactive page through the State of California provides information to kids regarding California’s energy facts and conservation measures.
Energy Star Kids: Energy Star's kids page. Find out why your planet needs you, and how you can make big changes!
Environmental Kids Club: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s portal for K-12 students provides links and information regarding all environmental issues from recycling to water conservation. The activities span from coloring and games to science and research.
EPA Planet Protectors Club: US EPA Planet Protectors Club for kids offers educational activities and games
Kids Be Green: Fun facts, games and activities brought to you by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Newbury Disposal's Kids Page: Learn about reducing, reusing and recycling with this crossword puzzle from Newbury Disposal.
Recycle City: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s virtual city lets kids explore how to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.
Recycle Rex: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) homepage for kids offers activities and information to help kids learn what they can do to help recycle.
Vermi the Worm: Recycling Game
Waste Management - Just 4 Kids: Interactive games and puzzles teach kids how to "close the loop" by reducing, reusing and recycling.
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(Grades 9-12)
Air Now for Students: Learn about air pollution and the EPA’s Air Quality Index
US EPA High School Conservation Portal
US EPA Student Portal
State and Federal Agency Links
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Links for Educators
Air Now for Teachers: Air quality index reference page for teachers.
CalRecycle Curricula for Teachers: Resources from the CA Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery - CalRecycle
California Department of Conservation for Educators: Lesson plans, fun activities for kids, and information about minerals, natural resources, and earthquakes.
Energy Quest - Resources for Teachers and Parents: Links and downloadable files to assist teachers with energy-use and conservation education.
Federal Resources for Education Excellence: Environmental Education: Teaching and learning resources from Federal Agencies.
US EPA Teaching Center: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Teaching Center Home Page
USGS Water Science for Schools: Water Resources and Water Conservation for Educators
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State and Federal Agencies
Bureau of Land Management, US Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation, US Department of the Interior
California Department of Conservation
California Department of Resources Recovery and Recycling -- Cal Recycle
California Department of Water Resources
California Environmental Protection Agency
California Public Utilities Commission: Water Conservation
US Environmental Protection Agency - Solid Waste
US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior
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