TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solid Waste Takes Over
In this lesson, students explore solid waste and its effects on the environment. They will collect classroom trash for analysis and build model landfills in order to understand the process and impact of solid waste management. Students...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: 3 Rc (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost)
For this lesson, students expand their understanding of solid waste management to include the idea of 3RC (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost). They will look at the effects of packaging decisions (reducing) and learn about engineering...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Should Our Gardens Grow?
In this lesson, students will learn about types of land use by humans and evaluate the ways land is used in their local community. They will also consider the environmental effects of the different types of land use. Students will assume...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Invasive Species O Logy Card
Uncover facts about invasive species by turning over this interactive OLogy card.
Other
Sacnas: The Biography Project
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
Other
Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Levels of Ecological Organization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ecosystems are organized into several different levels, and they can be studied at any one of the various levels of organization. Learn more about levels of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Habitat Destruction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From a human point of view, a habitat is where you live, go to school, and go to have fun. Your habitat can be altered, and you can easily adapt. Most people live in...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Biodiversity
A great introduction to learning about biodiversity. It explains the different kinds of biodiversity and offers links to games, stories, videos, and hands-on activities.
Other
Maine: The Lakes Environmental Association
The site offers several areas of interest to those promoting ecological awareness and education: watershed information, lake protection, loon culture and behavior, and Eurasion Watermilfoil, an "invasive aquatic plant."
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Solid Waste
In this article, you can learn about solid wastes. It discusses the problems associated with disposal and possible solutions.
Other
La Republica Dominicana: Todo Un Pais De Sensaciones
This is a site for exploring many aspects of life in the Dominican Republic. Available in French, Italian, Spanish, or English. Links lead to information on the country and its regions, its cultural roots, ecological resources, news and...
Other
Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance aims to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Living Organisms and Their Environment
A tutorial podcast providing an overview of the interdependence of organisms in their environment. [1:05]
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ecosystems Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over ecology and ecosystems. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Other
Nature Serve: A Network Connecting Science With Conservation
A network of information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. The goal is to provide the scientific basis for conservation action. Also includes an online database of information on the plants, animals, and...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ecology Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over concepts in ecology, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Biodiversity Quiz (Ecological Problems)
Take an interactive quiz over ecological problems affecting the environment. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
PBS
The Greens: A Site for Kids About Looking After the Planet
Especially designed website companion to the PBS ecology series The Greens helps kids explore ideas about making smart environmental choices. Find animated videos, activity suggestions, projects to do, and solid advice for putting your...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Issues in Environment
This site from American Institute of Biological Sciences provides a collection of articles on current issues in environmental science and human impacts on the environment. Several articles available in Spanish.