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> Instant Info > Hot Topics

	Hot Topics highlight recommended resource items, both online and in the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse library, on important service-learning related subjects. Science education and exploration of the natural environment are central to many Service-Learning projects. These resources provide ideas for environmental-related projects including service-learning syllabi, lesson plans, and effective practices. September 2006 (Updated January 2008)
	NSLC Site Resources Effective Practices: Service-Learning and the Environment Relevant Links NSLC Environmental Service-Learning Links NSLC Environmental Syllabi & Curricula Links Recommended NSLC Library Items* (How to Borrow) BioSITE: Environmental Science Curriculum for High School - Elementary School Service Learning Program (2008) Higher Education in a Warming World: The Business Case for Climate Leadership on Campus (2008) Earth Force Evaluation: Summary of 2005-2006 Evaluation Results (2007) Nature-Oriented Activities: A Leader's Guide (2005) Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence (2004) Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (Pre K-12) (2004) Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (Pre K-12), Executive Summary & Self-Assessment Tool (2004) Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators (2004) Nonformal Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence (2004) Chipola River Restoration: A Service-Learning Project [video] (2004) Teaching Green - The Middle Years: Hands-On Learning in Grades 6-8 (2004) Enhancing Environmental Education through Service-Learning (2003) Youth, Leadership, and the Environment: A Program Guide (n.d.) Growing Ventures: Starting a School Garden Business (2003) Email Discussion Lists Environmental Literacy and Service-Learning email discussion list, Portland State University Find others who share a passion for education, service and the environment. Contact smithjj@pdx.edu. Subscribe at ENVSL@lists.pdx.edu. Publications Available for Order Volunteer for Change: A Guide to Environmental Community Service Effective Practices Effective practices in environmental service-learning from the EpiCenter database Related Hot Topics Curriculum Ideas	Featured Books   BioSITE: Environmental Science Curriculum for High School - Elementary School Service Learning Program (2008)   Higher Education in a Warming World: The Business Case for Climate Leadership on Campus (2008)
	Need help? Email the NSLC Librarian at info@servicelearning.org for resource or reference questions. Email the NSLC Administrative Assistant at orders@servicelearning.org for help ordering publications.
	* Don't see your favorite resource listed? Please write to us at nslc@servicelearning.org and share your recommendations!

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