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Everything You Do Makes a Difference, What You Do, Youth In Action
Apply for the 2012 GenerationOn Youth Advisory Council today
GenerationOn is now seeking 12 youth (ages 13-18) who are passionate about making a difference in their communities for the next generationOn Youth Advisory Council. These 12 youth leaders will act as ambassadors and advisors to generationOn and serve as role models for other youth in their communities.
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Everything You Do Makes a Difference, What You Do, Youth In Action
Students Bring Awareness to Lake Erie Algal Blooms
Jim Trogdon's middle school student's have been hard at work learning about environmental issues in their community and taking action to help our water planet. Does your classroom have a story you'd like us to feature? E-mail us at info@earthecho.org! -- The summer 2011 algal bloom outbreak in the western section of Lake Erie was the worst that has ever been recorded according to a new report by the National Wildlife Federation. Researchers have different opinions on what caused this “perfect storm” of algal growth this summer, but all agree that immediate action must take place to prevent this from happening again. Akron’s Coventry Middle School students have been studying this environmental catastrophe through their Disney Planet Challenge project, What is an algal bloom?...You are about to enter the Dead Zone! Disney’s Planet Challenge (DPC) is a project-based learning …
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Everything You Do Makes a Difference, What You Do, Youth In Action
The Do Something Awards are now accepting applications for 2012
The Do Something Awards are now accepting applications for 2012. Do Something is a national nonprofit organization that inspires young people to believe that change is possible, and trains, funds, and mobilizes them to be leaders who measurably strengthen their communities. The Do Something Award identifies exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have a significant social impact. Five nominees will receive a $10,000 community grant, participation in the Do Something Awards TV show, media coverage, and continued support from DoSomething.org. Of those five winners, one will be selected to win the Grand Prize and will receive a total of $100,000 towards his or her cause or organization. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. Visit the Do Something website for application information. Click here or on read more for more information and how to apply.
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EarthEcho Updates, Youth In Action
Going Blue Receives Foreword Gold Book of the Year Award!
Going Blue now has even more awards under its belt! Nautilus Gold Award ForeWord Book of the Year Award-Gold Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family 100 Best Children's Products-Dr. Toy 10 Best Socially Responsible Products-Dr. Toy Check out the Reviews: "Visually appealing. Step-by-step sections help students navigate the potentially complex and overwhelming task of making a change in their world ... supports integration of [service] projects in classrooms, after-school programs, or any place where the potential for activism exists."-Professionally Speaking, the magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers "One of the Top 10 Books on the Environment for Youth (2011)."-Booklist "Addresses the current threats facing one of our planet's most precious resources and gives teens the tools to put their ideas for saving these natural resources into action."-Gifted Child Today "An exciting challenge to kids [and] a mini treasure trove of information and well documented research …
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Everything You Do Makes a Difference, What You Do, Youth In Action
Youth Service America is accepting applications for six different grants
Youth Service America is currently accepting applications for six different grants including: STEMester of Service Grants Deadline: August 8, 2011 STEMester of Service Grants support middle school educators in STEM subject areas in engaging their students in a Semester of Service. Sodexo Lead Organizer Grants Deadline: July 15, 2011 The Sodexo Foundation and YSA are accepting applications from organizations across the United States to serve as 2011-2012 Sodexo Lead Organizers. Sodexo Youth Grants Deadline: September 16, 2011 YSA will award 25 Sodexo Youth Grants of $500 each to support youth-led service projects in the United States that address the issue of childhood hunger during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (November 13-20, 2011). Sodexo School Engagement Grants Deadline: August 15, 2011 The programs funded through this grant will engage teachers and students, grades K-12, in learning about the incidence of childhood hunger in their community, and in leading meaningful activities that facilitate access to nutritious food for all children, especially those …
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Everything You Do Makes a Difference, How You're Powered, Youth In Action
Empowered: Carbondale Middle School
At Carbondale Middle School in Carbondale, Colorado, students worked with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR staff to plan their Empowered program to eliminate energy waste. What did they learn about and keep track of? Plugload: Are electronic devices plugged in only when in use? Building Shell: Where at school does energy escape from doors, windows, and the exhaust fans? Lights: Are they on when you need them and off when you don’t? The Kitchen: How can kitchen staff partner to reduce energy use? HVAC: Is the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning used as well as possible? Data: Is there an easy way at school to regularly review data and assess the changes being made? Watch videos of these teens explaining their step-by-step approach. What impact did these students have when they applied their …
