The all-school read for the fall is No Impact Man. Parents might enjoy reading it also and then checking out the following.
1. Our online threaded discussion of the book allows you to respond to questions posed by students teaching next years sustainability curriculum. You just need to create a name and then you can share your thoughts. It's fun and very easy. Come up with an interesting name as many people already have. "Many thanks in advance for your participation," says science teacher Mike Furnari.
Here's where you can sign on:
http://www.pingree.org/page.cfm?p=1098 (password: Pegasus08)
2. Check out the Environmental Club's Sustainability Website. If you
would like permission to post, email mfurnari@pingree.org and he will put you on.
http://pingreesustain.blogspot.com/
3. And finally, if you really want to dive in and get the real deal, check out Colin Beavan's one-week No Impact Experiment. "Hope you consider doing it with your family," says Mr. Furnari. Register at http://noimpactproject.org/ and click on "experiment".
