Teachers
Welcome to all our new and returning teachers! There are several ways you and your students can be involved in Greentimes. For information about the "By Kids For Kids" resources that you can order for your classroom, visit the pages under the "Greentimes Newsletters and Teacher Guides" menu. There you can find sample articles, guides, and an order form.
You can also encourage your students to participate in our annual Essay Contest. All entries are welcome!
Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us with any other inquiries! And if you'd like to know what other teachers have to say about using Greentimes and Greentimes JR, scroll down.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What can I order?
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You can order any number of Greentimes, Greentimes JR, and their
companion Greentimes Teacher Guides. You can also ask about our stock
of previously printed issues.
- Who can order and what does it cost?
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Teachers, administrators, libraries, after school programs and out of
school programs in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, Everett,
Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Revere, Somerville, Springfield, Waltham
and Woburn can order our materials for free. Let us know if there is a
school district you would like to see added to our list!
Everything posted on this website can be accessed for free by anyone, but is copyrighted. If you are going to use our materials for more than your personal use, please contact us.
- How do I order materials?
- Complete our online order form, or
contact us about your request or any comments you might have.
- What do other teachers have to say about Greentimes?
- Read for yourself!
What Teachers Say About Greentimes
"Very often when doing kits, kids lose the content for the sake of the activity.
Greentimes helps reinforce the content of each topic!"
-- Ms. Wade
"[Greentimes JR] is a good source of review for students who must take
the Science MCAS in grade 5."
-- Mr. Butters
"Greentimes JR… exposes children to non-fiction as well as environmental issues
that are important… The students love to read it because it is interesting,
fun and exciting. It makes them feel important because it is like a ‘newspaper
for kids’."
-- Ms. Nicolazzo
"Greentimes JR provides info beyond the textbook knowledge, together with
real-life science."
-- Mr. Ho
"As a primary resource, Greentimes is an excellent science teaching tool. Its
format allows for multiple methods of instruction, be it teacher directed,
individual, or small groups. The material presented in Greentimes is of high
interest to my students and fits into our instructional frameworks. Thanks to
all at Greentimes!"
-- Anonymous
"The students look forward to reading Greentimes JR because of the interesting
way that it is written. I love that they are learning important science concepts
and improving their reading and vocabulary skills at the same time. It’s a
win-win situation for students and teachers."
-- Ms. Murphy
"My students are excited when they see me pull out the Greentimes from the
manila envelope. ‘Can I read first?’, ‘Can we do the activities for lunch work?’,
‘Can I take my copy home?’, these are the reactions I get and I am very pleased
and excited myself. I love Greentimes- it’s a great resource for MCAS prep, it
aligns with my grade-level framework, its format is easy to read and it contains
valuable information for my students."
-- Ms. Chauer
Links to Further Resources
Animal Basics
Public Broadcasting System
National Geographic
Discovery Channel
Encarta Schoolhouse
Teachers First
Smithsonian Institution
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Great Science News Sites
Discovery News
The Why Files
Science News
Animal Sites
American Association of Zoo Keepers
Zoo In The Wild
Defenders of Wildlife
Seaworld/Busch Gardens - Animal Information Database
Hitherland Who's Who
National Wildlife Federation
General Habitat
Enchanted Learning's Biomes Page
Missouri Botanical Garden's Biomes & Ecosystems pages
Vernal Pools
Desert Habitat Sites
Desert USA
Blue Planet Biomes - Desert
Enchanted Learning's Desert pages
Rainforest Habitat Sites
Rainforest Action Network
Rainforest Action Network Fact Sheets
Journey to Amazonia
Blue Planet Biomes - Rainforest
Enchanted Learning's Rainforest Animals
Coral Reef Habitat
Coral Reef Fishes
Enchanted Learning's Coral Reef pages
Savanna Habitat Sites
Blue Planet Biomes - Savanna
Enchanted Learning's Savanna pages
Mammals
The Total Yellowstone Page Wolf Report
The Wildlife Science Center
African Primates
Big Cats Online
Cheetahspot
Bat Conservation International
Tiger Information Center
Marine Animals
Whale Information Network
Whales and Dolphins
Save the Manatee Club
The National Marine Mammal Laboratory
Ocean Creatures and Fish
Ocean Planet: Smithsonian
Turtle Trax
Oceanic Research Group
Sharks of Hawaii
Marine Life Learning Center
The Cephalopod Page
Kingdom of the Seahorse
Shark Attack!