Sally Ride Science Announces Earth's Precious Resources Classroom Set

(San Diego, CA) - Students are eager to learn more about the environment and what they can do to help keep our planet healthy. Yet many teachers have limited knowledge about these topics and virtually no science resources to bring this information to the classroom. To help teachers bring this cutting-edge science content to their students, Sally Ride Science™, in partnership with GE Ecomagination, today announces the Earth’s Precious Resources Classroom Set.

Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, the Earth’s Precious Resources Classroom Set engages students in the most pressing environmental issues of the day and encourages them to think about a variety of solutions. The set includes eight copies of four unique books describing Earth’s resources and the challenges people face in protecting them. Each full-color, soft-cover book — Clean Water, Clean Energy, Clean Air, and Living Green — includes vivid photographs, dynamic text, and relevant examples from leading scientists working on these issues today.

“Topics like solar energy, biofuels, water resources, and the science behind eco-friendly lifestyles are of great interest to students,” said Dr. Sally Ride, president and CEO of Sally Ride Science. “Many recognize this is an opportunity to make a difference and are eager for more information about how they can impact the planet. The Earth’s Precious Resources Classroom Set provides teachers with timely, engaging information to bring these topics to life and make science relevant to students’ day-to-day lives.”

The books in the Earth’s Precious Resources Classroom Set are printed using ink made from soy and linseed, and on paper made with 100 percent recycled fiber, 50 percent post-consumer waste, bleached without chlorine, and manufactured using 100 percent renewable energy.

 

About Sally Ride Science Classroom Sets

Sally Ride Science Classroom Sets present critical science content through clear and lively text, stunning photography, thought provoking activities and real-world examples from scientists. Aligned to state and national standards, the Classroom Sets are designed to supplement existing teaching tools and lessons. Each Classroom Set includes eight copies of four unique titles packaged in an attractive, sturdy box for classroom display, and access to online Teacher Guides and downloadable blackline masters. Sally Ride Science currently offers five unique Classroom Sets: Climate Change, Science Careers, Solar System, Astronomy,  and Earth’s Precious Resources. Individual Classroom Sets are priced at $289 each. Special pricing is available for multiple sets bundled for teachers and for schools of all sizes.

 

About Sally Ride Science

Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals, TOYchallenge, Educator Institutes, summer camps, and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, and innovative Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. Our publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun. For more information go to www.SallyRideScience.com or call 1-800-561-5161.