Resources for Educators
Showing students that they have a responsibility to make environmentally conscious decisions is an essential life-lesson to aquire while in school. MORPC understands the time constraints teachers’ have in their professions. With this in mind, the following notable resources have been compiled to incorporate simple, green messages throughout any curriculum, offer support to educators, and more.
Sustainability Support Networks for Institutes of Higher Learning
College & University Recycling Council
The College and University Recycling Council (CURC) was formed in 1992 and became a technical council of the National Recycling Coalition in 1995. CURC is a network of campus-based recycling professionals who face similar challenges and opportunities in managing college and university programs.
Association for the Study of Higher Education
The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) promotes collaboration among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through research, conferences, and publications, including its highly regarded journal, The Review of Higher Education. ASHE values rigorous scholarly approaches to the study of higher education and practical applications of systemic inquiry. prair
Green Schools Listserv- hosted by Brown University
Legislation for Public Facilities and Purchasing
Resources for Improving the Environment at Your School
Create a Natural Garden Landscape
Prairies once covered enormous stretches of land in North America. In Ohio, these native plants thrive without fertilizers, pesticides, frequent mowing or irrigation.
Grass lawns may look green; however, they are not very kind to our environment. Lawn chemicals run off into streams and lead to water pollution. Watering lawns aggravates this problem and wastes water during times of drought. Lawn maintenance also contributes to central Ohio's air pollution troubles. A typical power lawnmower pollutes as much in one hour as driving a car for 20 miles.
The following document includes information and resources to help you create a native garden for your school where students can learn a variety of lessons first-hand through interacting with our natural world.
View MORPC's Prairie Brochure
Clean Up Your School Bus Fleet
MORPC and its partners Clean Fuels Ohio and The Ohio Environmental Council can work with your school to to recommend emissions control technology investments for the your school bus fleet and identify funding opportunities. Contact David Abel at 614.233.4197 for more information.
View Columbus City Schools' Diesel Report
