GEF Education
K-12 Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Explore GEF's free Lesson Clearinghouse to find stand-alone lessons that are easily integrated into your existing curriculum plans. The Clearinghouse offers a place for educators to collaborate by sharing their own sustainability activities and commenting on their favorite lessons.
Search for lessons by grade level, subject area, or GEF program, such as the Green Energy Challenge, Sustainable Water Challenge or I Ride Green. Visit the Clearinghouse today to find the perfect lesson for your class!
Introducing GEF Institute
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GEF Institute, a division of Green Education Foundation (GEF), is a virtual classroom established to meet increasing market demand for sustainability focused courses. The Institute builds on GEF's expertise in K-12 sustainability education and STEM concepts by offering affordable courses and certificates in sustainability to educators, students at the high school and undergraduate level, and professionals. Some of the Institute's courses are available for professional development or academic credit. |
Courses
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Classroom Based Curriculum
GEF Institute's blended learning and classroom topics focus on green building principles and practices and provide everything you need to conduct successful sustainability lessons and building audits. Customize your own full-year program or select individual 30-hour units. This curriculum is designed for high school classrooms. -
Online Professional Development Courses
GEF Institute online courses incorporate dynamic instruction methods, video narration, application based activities, discussion forums, assessments, and more. Each course is entirely online and self-paced. Some of these courses are eligible for professional development or academic credit through the Institute's partnering university.
Online Certificate Programs
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Online Certificates for Adults
GEF Institute certificates are comprised of online education that provides big picture analysis and local application of important conepts around sustainability. Earning a certificate boosts credibility in the workplace, and provides the foundational knowledge for successful sustainability initiatives or behavior change campaigns. Certificate requirements are completed entirely online and are self-paced. Some certificates are eligible for professional development or academic credit. -
Online Sustainability Certifications for Career Tech Students
This self-paced, 15-hour online course is designed to equip students with a strong foundational knowledge of sustainability, the science and technology of promoting sustainability, and the balance between environmental, social, and economic concerns.