Education is our best weapon in protecting our environment for the future - so why not start with our kids. The links below are to websites designed for kids of all ages to learn about our environment and what they can do to protect our earth. These websites are provided as reference only and opinions expressed in them do not necessarily reflect that of Laketon Township elected officials or staff.
Audubon: Just for Kids - a page of activities about birds and other animals and much more.U.S. EPA - Stormwater Runoff Kids Page - a page of activities for kids to teach them about the importance of protecting the environment from polluted stormwater.12th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt - Entry formNational Wildlife Federation: Kids - here you will find a variety of games and activites for kids of all ages relating to wildlife, including downloadable coloring pages, crafts, contests, recipes, trivia quizzes etcDTE Energy - kid friendly information, games & activities to teach kids about energy conservationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers kids corner - lots of age appropriate, educational information for kids and teens. There is also information for educators & parents!State of Washington Department of Ecology - a page of environmentally educational games and more to teach kids the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling!Recycling for Kids - benefits of recyclingPlanet Protectors Club - by the United States Environmental Protection Agency - this website contains information, activities, games etc for all ages for the youngest readers right up through high schoolKids Recylcing Zone - info, games and magic tricks with a recycling themeA Student's Guide to Global Climate Change - by the United States Environmental Protection AgencyNickelodean's Big Green Help - where you can find out how to help your planet and protect it for the future. To really make a difference all you have to do is make simple changes in your life and we can show you how.Michigan Kids Pages - info, games, activities on the environment and a host of other topicsWater - Education & Training for Kids - by the United States Environmental Protection Agency - learn about beaches, estuaries, fish, polluted runoff and water efficiency.Energy Star - Kids - loads of kid friendly energy information, be an energy star kid!U.S. Dept. of Energy - Lose Your Excuse - This site has the information and activities you need to join the millions of kids using energy wisely. So, stop making excuses and lose them.National Wildlife Federation Kids - Kid friendly information about animals and the environment, also subscriptiong to educational books/magazines
Today, 03/23/2012 Laketon Township received an e-mail from Mrs. McVey's 5th Grade Class (from a school district in Maryland). They have been using the links on this page in their studies and sent us the e-mail thanking us for the links posted above. In addition, they suggested a few links to websites they found and liked a lot. Thanks Kids for your input!
