Library and Resources
To find out more about how going solar can benefit your school, you can check out the following books and websites:
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The AuSSi program provides useful resources for improving your school’s sustainability. To find out more, visit www.environment.gov.au/education/aussi/index.html
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CERES Sustainability Hub - http://sustainability.ceres.org.au
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Education for Sustainability in Schools – www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au. In particular, check out the page especially for educators at www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_educators/energy.html
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Solar is Future for Kids – http://www.solar-is-future.com/kids
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SMA web portal – http://www.sunnyportal.com
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Murder under the Microscope – http://www.microscope.edu.au/Public/Default.aspx
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Stephanie Alexander’s garden program – http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/grants.shtml
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Greenhouse Challenge Plus – energy audit tools – http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/challenge/members/energyaudittools.html
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Water for Life – NSW http://www.waterforlife.nsw.gov.au/about/program
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CSIRO – http://www.clw.csiro.au/education/
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ZOOS Victoria Biodiversity Program – www.zoo.org.au
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Habitat Heroes – http://habitatheroes.com/aboutUs.html
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LandLearn – http://www.landlearn.net.au/
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Education programs through "The Gould League" – http://www.gould.edu.au/
- Learning from "Greening Australia" – http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/index.php?nodeId=16
Books and reading materials:
- 10 Things I Can Do To Help My World – Melanie Walsh
- Using Energy Wisely – Newbridge Publications
- Investigating Renewable Energy – R.I.C Publications
- Why Should I Save Energy – Jen Green
