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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Invaders

For Students 2nd - 6th
This game is based on the PBS Kids' series, Plum Landing. Students will read various informational texts about invasive species. Then students will attempt to rid various regions of their invasive species.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: A Science Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
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Activity
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Envirofacts Data Warehouse

For Students 9th - 10th
The EnviroMapper interactive search tool will generate a map that shows many different sources of pollution. The other tool, My Environment, will give additional environmental information. The maps can be a bit difficult to interpret at...
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Website
Other

Association of Science Technology Centers: Rotten Truth About Garbage

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive website includes activities, time lines, definitions, statistics, and information to help you see garbage in a new light. Of special interest is a page that shows all of the resources that go into the production of a...
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Website
Other

Earth's Birthday Project: Educating About the Earth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site is loaded with science activities for elementary students. There are role plays, recipes, dances, writing exercises and craft ideas. You can also raise you own luna moths, praying mantids, ladybugs or carnivorous plants. Lots...
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Handout
Other

Thoreau Institute: The History of Environmentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.
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Graphic
Other

Eco Library: Panoramas

For Students 9th - 10th
Features amazing 360 degrees interactive panoramas for students to help them better understand ecological variation on our planet. Searchable by biome/ecosystem type, location, or ecological phenomena they depict.
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Website
Other

Co Op America's Real Money: Solving the Diaper Dilemma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a look at the pros and cons of disposable diaper use as opposed to the use of cloth diapers, either washed at home or by a diaper service. Landfill space is just one of the issues in this well-reasoned article.
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Website
Other

Sierra Club: John Muir: A Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides biographical information about John Muir.
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Website
Other

Nasa: Iss Earth Kam

For Students 9th - 10th
Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Every American Recycling Together Helps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lesson where students learn about recycling by collecting trash from the schoolyard and watching a podcast about recycling. Additional activities are provided corresponding to different subject areas, such as reading, math, social...
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Water Science for Schools: Acid Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction, aimed at upper elementary- and middle-school learners, to acid rain. [Click back to home to access the site in Spanish.]
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Website
Other

The Marine Science Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
The Marine Science Institute offers various general information about the San Francisco bay and its ecology.
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Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Natural Resources, Environment, and Ecosystems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans for specific age levels to help students gain a better understanding of animals, plants, and people, and how they affect each other in ecosystems. Many of the activities provide discussion questions and...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Introduction to Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explore the interactions animals have with the environment in this resource.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explore ecosystems and ecology on an introductory level uncovering fact about types of ecosystems and the competitive exclusion principle.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Levels of Ecological Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover the hierarchal system found in the biosphere which helps scientists break down and delve into different aspects of ecology.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Biology Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook which serves as a comprehensive overview of Biology concepts.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Life Science Concepts for Middle School

For Students 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Biological science concepts for middle grades.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science:ap Environmental Science Exam Prep

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can use this complete review as a study guide and practice before taking the College Board AP Environmental Science Course Exam.
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Website
Other

Save Our Seas Organization: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of the Save Our Seas Organization which seeks to protect all the oceans of the world.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Constructing Sonoran Desert Food Chains and Food Webs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Is the food chain shown above accurate? Does the first link depict a producer, the second link a herbivore, and the third link an omnivore / carnivore? Students must correctly determine whether a species is a producer or consumer, and...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The computer program's simulation of a Sonoran desert community should ultimately strengthen the student's comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bees Are Master Pollinators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...