365 Ways to Live Green

365 Ways to Live Green

Written by: Sheri Amsel

This book of facts is suggested for students between the ages of 9 and 12. However, the topic of the book: Ways to Stay Green, could be used by anyone!.  I wouldn't put an age limit on this particular book.  The information available is very doable by most anyone.  I would be surprised if someone couldn't find something within this book that they could do in order to 'live green'.  

As the title states, this book lists 365 ways that individuals can do in order to help save the environment.  These can be done in a variety of locations, such as school, home, or even during everyday play.  The 365 ways are broken down into subcategories.  These include, but are not limited to, Plant life, Energy and Power, Recycling, and much, much more.  

While I was flipping through the book I was shocked at how many things I noticed that I had not previous known or been aware of.  Simple things such as unplugging your t.v., alarm clock, fan, etc. when on vacation can help save a lot of energy.  I think it's important for students to know what they can do in order to 'live green'.  Often times individuals don't 'live green' because they are uneducated in how they can go go about accomplishing it.  I think it would be neat to introduce one way in this book to 'live green' to students each week.  Encourage the students to try and 'live green' by attempting to follow the book suggestions.  On each Friday, after the week is over, students can choose to write about their experiences in their writer's notebook.  What a great idea for a integrated lesson ;)