| Authors: |
Media & Policy Center Foundation.
PBS Distribution (Firm)
Wiland, Harry.
Bell, Dale, 1938-
Baroff, Beverly.
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| Material type: |
DVD-Video |
| Subject: |
Environmental education -- United States.
School buildings -- Environmental aspects -- United States.
Sustainable architecture -- United States.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Instructional films.
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| Language: |
English |
| Publisher: |
[Boston] : PBS Distribution, c2010. |
| Description: |
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN: |
9781608832057 1608832058 |
| Notes: |
Title from container insert. |
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"Multi-media DVD features: 132-page downloadable Handbook and curriculum guide with 12 classroom modules with lessons for grades 6-12; 46-page Appendix with grant writing tips, suggested 'fast track changes,' and links to more resources; [and] six interactive games." |
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Narrator, Beverly Baroff. |
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Widescreen, stereo. |
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Closed-captioned. |
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Writer, Beverly Baroff ; directors of photography, Dale Bell and Jonathan Bell ; editor, Charla Barker. |
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| Summary: |
Resource for teachers and administrators which illustrates best practices for creating sustainable schools and integrating environmental education across a variety of curriculum areas. Part I showcases actual projects undertaken by U.S. schools, including effects on student health, attendance, test scores and preparedness for green jobs. Part II is a guide for administrators and school boards to determine how to create eco-friendly buildings, retrofit older classrooms to new standards, and operate green campuses, including money-saving results. |