—Jada Pinkett Smith
—Dr. Grace Lee Boggs, philosopher and Detroit community organizer
—ECO Girl Parent
Links
Dear Eco Girls and Friends: these are links to websites that we think you’ll have fun visiting.
Links for Kids
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Resources
- The Making of A Young Entrepreneur: Gabrielle Jordan Williams at TEDxRockCreekPark
- EPA: Your Environment, Your Choice
- Women Explorers & Scientists Featured on National Geographic Kids
- New Moon: Creative Fun & Connection for Girls
- Girl Start: Math and Science Fun
- Ollie’s Club: Sustainability Activities & Games
- Meet Wangari Maathai, Environmentalist & Nobel Peace Prize Winner
- A Chat with Jane Goodall, Primatologist & Conservationist
Links submitted by kids:
- How You Can Save Energy
- Make Seed Paper
- Composting for Kids
- Reducing Light Pollution
- Kids Harness Plastic Waste for Water Filtration in African Slum
- Environmental Library: Endangered Animals (submitted by Mrs. McVey's students)
- Energy Kids (submitted by Mrs. McVey's students)
Links for Parents and Teachers
Dear Parents, Grandparents, Educators, and Community Members:
Thank you for visiting our website. Below are some online resources that we have found helpful in our pursuit of the ECO Girls mission. If you have suggestions for additions that support our mission (from trusted organizations) or comments about what's here, please share them with us via our Contact page. Note: We do not post links to businesses or organizations that do not focus on the environement or education.
Raising Strong Daughters
Environmental Resources & Education for Children
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Resources for Students and Educators
- Environmental Science Fair Projects: 30 Eco Friendly Ideas
- Childsake
- Creative Change Educational Solutions
- River of Words
- Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
- The Tweening of America: The Disappearance of Age-Appropriate Television
Science, Engineering & Math Education for Girls
- Girl Start : Empowering Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
- Carnegie STEM Girls
- Science Club for Girls
- Resources for Prospective Students at the University of Michigan
- University Of Michigan Study Helps Define Why Fewer Women Choose Math-based Careers
Environmental Information for Grown-ups: Engaging and Quick Reads
- 5 Rules for an Eco-Friendly Baby
- The Environmental Magazine
- Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips
- The Complete Guide On How To Make Your Business Green
Environmental Humanities Resources