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THE GREEN TEAM

The Massachusetts Executive O�ce of Energy & Environmental A�airs andDepartment of Environmental Protection

TH E GR EE N T EAM is sponsored by:

THE GREEN TEAM Registration FormMr. Ms. Name:________________ _______Title/Position:____________________ _______Contact E-mail:____________________ ______

Please do not include my contact information in the on-line GREEN TEAM database.School Name:____________________________Address:________________________________City/Zip Code:___________________________Telephone:______________________________Fax:___________________________________Grade(s) that will be participating: ______ Est. no. of students who will be participating: _____Please help us gather data on your school.No. of students in the school: ______Does your school recycle? Yes No Which materials do you recycle? Glass Paper Plastic Metal OrganicsIf not, would you like someone to contact you about starting a program? Yes No

....an environmental club for Massachusetts schools

To submit your registration on-line and for more information visit

www.thegreenteam.orgOr, fax or mail the registration form to:

THE GREEN TEAM320 Riverside Drive 1-ANorthampton, MA 01062(413) 586-7350 x225 phone(413) 586-7351 faxE-mail: recycle@thegreenteam.org

THE GREEN TEAM program provides fun and interactive ways for students and teachers to learn how to protect our climate and environment by reducing waste and pollution in our schools, homes and communities. Participating classes receive certificates and prizes.

Activities provide hands-on ways for students to acquire skills tested on the MCAS.

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Is your school an “Idle-Free Zone”?Yes No

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How to Join THE GREEN TEAM

You‛re Invited to JoinTHE GREEN TEAM

Why Should Our Class Join THE GREEN TEAM?

• Help the environment! By recycling, composting and reducing pollution, we help conserve natural resources, preserve open space, keep our air and water clean, and slow climate change.

• Receive educational materials! Your class will receive a poster, achievement stickers, lesson plans and other resources.

• Use GREEN TEAM activities to teach skills tested on the MCAS! Lesson plans and activities are aligned with Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks for “Science and Technology/Engineering,” “Mathematics,” “English Language Arts,” and “History and Social Science.”

• Win great awards! Each participating class receives a Certificate of Recognition, student prizes and entry into a drawing for grand prizes such as a schoolwide show by an environmental “edu-tainer.”

• Get free recycling equipment! Eligible classes may receive recycling bins, toters, compost bins and worm vouchers.

• Enjoy special library privileges! THE GREEN TEAM Library offers videos, DVDs, books, curricula and recycling activity kits to GREEN TEAM members.

• Build team spirit! Use THE GREEN TEAM database to share information with other teachers.

THE GREEN TEAM is an interactive educational program that empowers students and teachers to help the environment and slow climate change through waste reduction, recycling, composting, pollution prevention, and energy conservation.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection provides resources to help GREEN TEAM members learn how to reduce pollution and rewards classes that successfully complete one or more of the suggested activities.

What is THE GREEN TEAM? 1. Complete and submit THE GREEN TEAM registration form by fax, mail or on-line at www.thegreenteam.org.

2. Once you have registered you will receive a GREEN TEAM kit containing instructions, a poster, GREEN TEAM achievement stickers, lesson plans and other materials.

3. Choose an activity to conduct with your students.

4. For each activity completed, place a GREEN TEAM achievement sticker on your poster.

5. Report which activities your class completed using the reporting form in your kit or on THE GREEN TEAM web site. You will receive a Certificate of Recognition for your class and be entered into the drawing for prizes such as pencils, wristbands, garden supplies and special assembly presentations.

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