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FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 25. 2012 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. The new meal requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen years and improve the health and nutrition of nearly 32 million kids that participate in school meal programs every school day. The healthier meal requirements are a key component of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which was championed by the First Lady as part of her Let's Move! campaign and signed into law by President Obama.

To download USDA "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs" January 26th Federal Register final ruling see: http://1.usa.gov/xavZC7

A box of stuff that generates hope, innovation, creativity and last but not least - electricity. Welcome to the new Grade 6 Electricity Kit. In the simplest of terms, we've taken out some batteries, and included some solar panels in their place. In this upgraded Science and Technology kit, you will find a new guide entitled "Our Solar Future".

The guide contains three options for rich performance tasks that put students in the role of solar architect, solar educator, or solar entrepreneur. In one or more of these contexts, your students will construct simple electric circuits, using a variety of components such as solar panels, a hand generator, D-cells, switches, light bulbs, buzzers and small toy motors.

January 10, 2012 - by Jenny Wiedower - The Center for Green Schools just finished its first infographic, which depicts our work since being founded in September 2010, highlighting our reach, resources and really inspiring events.

by Kelly Lapointe - Bright and colourful illustrations and fun facts walk children through the fundamentals of buildings and structures in a new book. Look at That Building!: a First Book of Structures by Canadian illustrator-author Scot Ritchie, introduces young readers to basic construction concepts through the eyes of five friends who want to build a doghouse for their dog Max.

With hands-on, experiential learning, the Education for Water Stewardship Program has teachers inspiring their middle and high-school students to become more involved in water issues, both at home and around the world. Produced in partnership and with funding from Green Manitoba, Manitoba Water Stewardship and Learning for a Sustainable Future’s Project FLOW, the day-long workshop is delivered in schools by Green Manitoba staff and is free for teachers to attend.

For more information on seminar program contact: http://bit.ly/y8eCsF