Library and Resources

To find out more about how going solar can benefit your school, you can check out the following books and websites:

• 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
   
• CERES Sustainability Hub - http://sustainability.ceres.org.au
   
• 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
   
• Solar is Future for Kids – http://www.solar-is-future.com/kids
   
• SMA web portal – http://www.sunnyportal.com
   
• Murder under the Microscope – http://www.microscope.edu.au/Public/Default.aspx
   
• Stephanie Alexander’s garden program – http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/grants.shtml
   
• Greenhouse Challenge Plus – energy audit tools – http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/challenge/members/energyaudittools.html
   
• Water for Life – NSW http://www.waterforlife.nsw.gov.au/about/program
   
• CSIRO – http://www.clw.csiro.au/education/
   
• ZOOS Victoria Biodiversity Program – www.zoo.org.au
   
• Habitat Heroes – http://habitatheroes.com/aboutUs.html
   
• LandLearn – http://www.landlearn.net.au/
   
• 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