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Star Valley Academy, a small progressive private school in Sonoma County, California is embarking on an eight year study investigating the development and practice of multiage schools. The school is near Sonoma State University and is hoping to attra...
Education education multiage children students environment learningGet Ready to Recycle! Most people really want to recycle but often find it difficult to make it happen. The first step to organizing your recyclables is to get all the materials you need in one place. Here are some items you should have on hand: S...
Environment environment recyclables bins select roomI'm a self-admitted lover of nature and natural gardening. When I was a boy I remember working in my Grandpa's garden. He used to call me 'Gordie The Apprentice'. Back then, before gardening was even called organic (it just was or...
Environment environment gardening organic garden pest control naturalThe conventional clothing industry is very large with a value of over one trillion yearly sales. To keep this massive commercial engine running smoothly the industry works hard to ingrain in consumers the idea that we must upgrade our wardrobe regula...
Environment environment regularly industry clothing othersSolar power is a natural source of energy that comes directly from the sun. When solar energy hits the earth it spreads over the earth's surface and gives warmth evenly. If you could capture the sun's rays into a distinct region for a lengt...
Environment environment solar heat power sunlight energy fromAs we all recall, during the energy crisis of 1972, the entire country participated in the search for alternate fuel sources. Home owners in states with abundant sunshine got tax rebates for installing solar panels. Wind mills flourished in the deser...
Government government business interests environmental idealWe are probably a long ways from having a fully solar powered car. But solar enhanced automobiles emphatically have a place in the near future. For example, Toyota's Prius has an optional solar panel that powers it's ventilation system tota...
Environment environment solar power powered cars electricity electric energyThere is an ongoing challenge to producers of renewable energy sources; this challenge is to increase the range of solar efficient products and make them even more efficient. With this the organic solar cell is becoming one of the choice areas for re...
Environment environment solar products organic efficient theseNow that you are settled back at school it is a good time to think about how you can help the planet by making your classroom and school environmentally friendly. Here are some ideas to get you started: Start a program to save the trees. Did you know...
Environment environment paper program startHappy Earth Day to everyone! (255 words)What can you do to make a difference - pick up a copy of our book, Trash Talk, & we'll show you a myriad of simple ideas to reduce consumption of resources & new ways to manage your contribution to the lan...
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