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Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans and Waterways by Cathryn Berger Kaye, Philippe Cousteau |
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Going Blue educates kids about the earth?s water crisis and gives them the tools and inspiration to transform their ideas and energy into action. A collaboration between seasoned educational consultant Cathryn Berger Kaye and celebrity ocean spokesperson Philippe Cousteau, the book guides readers through the five stages of the fast-growing teaching strategy of service learning. With the aid of lively full-color photos and illustrations, stories of kids effecting change across the globe, and practical suggestions and activities, kids plan and do a meaningful service project that benefits our planet?s water system. Written by service learning expert Cathryn Berger Kaye and celebrity ocean spokesperson Philippe Cousteau,Going Blueeducates young people about the earthrsquo;s water crisis and gives them tools and inspiration to transform their ideas into action. With lively photos and practical suggestions, the book helps teens plan and do a meaningful service project that benefits our planetrsquo;s water system. Along the way, readers learn about issues such as clean water access, coral reef damage, runoff pollution, trash islands, factory fishing, bottled water, and much more. This combination of academic learning and community service is at the heart of the fast-growing teaching strategy known as service learning.Going Blueis divided into the five stages of service learning: investigation, preparation, action, reflection, and demonstration. Special sections include a history of ocean exploration with a profile of Jacques Cousteau; an interview with Philippe Cousteau; stories of young people around the world addressing water issues; book and Web resources; and an afterword for adults. nbsp |
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