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Title: National Energy Foundation: Kool Kids Curriculum
Description of Resource:

Webpage curriculum that focuses on the urban heat island effect and how urban forests cacn help mitigate the problem. Meets Utah state science learning objectives.

Author/Producer: National Energy Foundation
Topic Areas Covered: Urban forests, urban heat islands, landscaping, air quality
Type of Resource: Curriculum (online)
For Grade Levels: 5-9
Publication Dates: 2002
Length: Webpage curriculum with supplemtal pdfs and images
Cost: Free
Is It Available for Loan:  
Is Training Necessary: No
Language: English
Educational or Informational: Educational
Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource:  
Geographic Location Focuses on Utah, ideas can be applied nation-wide
Notes:  
F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: B
To Order This Resource Contact: National Energy Foundation
Address:

3676 California Avenue, Suite A117

  Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801-908-5800
Fax:  
E-Mail: koolkids@nef1.org
URL:

http://www.nef1.org/ea/koolkids/index.html


Our Message and Evaluation Criteria:

A

Everything is made from natural resources and natural resources must come from somewhere.

B

The gathering and processing of all natural resources have environmental impacts.

C

Responsible production and use of wood - a renewable resource - is environmentally sound.