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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Gallery: Earth From Space

For Students 9th - 10th
These satellite images of Earth shows some astonishing things about our planet and our relationship with it.
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eBook
LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Lumberjack Mack [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Lumberjack Mack lives in a town with a beautiful forest. It's a good thing too! He needs wood and lot's of it! But what happens when all the wood is gone? Find out in this heart warming tale.
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Website
Other

Ecological Enterprises, Inc.: Climate Ark

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links, a search tool, and an archive to climate change related news stories on topics including greenhouse effect, deforestation, alternative energy sources, global warming, and other environmental issues.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Laos: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Check this list of facts about the geography, climate, and land use about Laos from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Deforestation?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Understand what deforestation is and investigate its causes and effects. Consider methods to curb the clearing of forests in an effort to protect the environment.
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Handout
Bagheera

Bagheera: Tropical Rain Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the value and diversity of tropical rain forests. Learn about the rate of decline of these natural wonders, the causes of deforestation, and more.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Nova: Eastern Island Moai (Stone Sculptures)

For Students 9th - 10th
Easter Island's famous carvings, called moai, bear silent witness to the collapse of the Polynesian culture that once thrived there. View these massive artworks and read about the deforestation of the island. An excellent site for...
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Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about forests throughout the world, deforestation, and efforts made to save the forests.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Rainforest Facts

For Students 4th - 7th
Discover some interesting facts about rainforests and how deforestation is threatening their sustainability.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Rainforest

For Students K - 1st
Illustrated resource explores rainforests including its layers, the different types, importance, and deforestation.
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Website
Other

Conservation International: Avoiding Deforestation in Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor (CAZ) covers over 370,000 hectares (910,000 acres) of rainforest in the eastern part of Madagascar. Due to its rich biodiversity, its abundant natural resources and its importance in the lives of local...
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Website
CNN

Cnn: Forests Shrinking at Alarming Rate

For Students 9th - 10th
News release citing global deforestation evidence.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Landslide and How Does It Happen?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about landslides, their causes, the different types, how to prevent them, names of major landslides, and other interesting facts.