Secret Lives of "Stuff"

12/08/2020

Teachers: Discover why life cycles of “stuff” matter in Iowa
January 12-February 16 OR June 8-July 13 course

Register for the AEA Learning Online course, The Secret Lives of “Stuff.” Throughout the course, you will explore powerful classroom-ready lessons, activities, videos… Click https://bit.ly/3glYSU4 to learn more.

Photo is a student's depiction of the back story of a cell phone, indicating where some of the metals come from.

12/10/2019

Teachers: Build your skills in engaging students in real and relevant issues through The Secret Lives of "Stuff" online course. AEA Learning Online, in partnership with the UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education, offer this 100% online course February 3-March 10.

Want more details? Read more here--https://ceee.uni.edu/way-we-live-professional-development-courses

01/24/2017

I just came across this great new (and super short) Buying Smart Quiz, thanks to a teacher-colleague.

Recommended for teachers of all ages!

08/16/2016

Here's a Back-to-School 2016 e-newsletter for you.

04/29/2014

Summer workshop opportunity -
HELPING STUDENTS PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIVE WELL

Education majors and practicing teachers! Help your students think critically about the impact of the stuff we buy and use and how this affects current and future generations. Build your skills through this for-credit workshop at UNI. Great for nearly all subject areas and targeted specifically to PreK-6 grades (7-8 grade levels welcomed, materials are adaptable).

Part I: Thu, June 12 (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) and Fri, June 13 (8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Part II: Sat, November 8 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon).

View complete workshop details or register online now.

“…It is rare to enjoy a class as much as I did this one. Thanks for a high quality experience that was an instrument of positive change for me…”“The students realized how much ‘stuff’ they really have, and how all that ‘stuff’ isn’t necessary in their lives.” “This mini-unit was a hit with the sixth…

01/22/2014

Very cool website on maps.

If you’re a visual learner like myself, then you know maps, charts and info graphics can really help bring data and information to life. Maps can make a point resonate with readers and this collection...

12/27/2013

Resale shopping has always been smart. Now it's cool as well. Just give a listen to hit song "Thrift Shop," by Seattle rapper Macklemore. "Fifty dollars for a T-shirt…I call that getting...