The Wharton Group
Discover France: Natural Resources of France
A brief listing of the natural resources found in France.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Oil Production Examining History Finding the Truth
Students will dig into researching the history of oil production to possibly uncover some truths about why the United States doesn't do more drilling on its own land. When research is complete, students will write persuasive letters to...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: What Should Be Done About Oil and Gas Royalties?
Engage the classroom in studying about oil and gas royalties paid to the government, in some cases not paid, with resources drawn from leased land paid for by the government. Take research results and contact state and federal government...
Other
Independent Television Service: World Without Oil: Lesson Plans
Ten lessons that challenge students to consider the possible reality of a world without oil.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Conservation Movement: Water Conservation
The conservation movement in North Carolina began with methods of maintaining the timber supply and restrictions on wasteful colonial hunting practices. Some eighteenth-century North Carolinians noted the effects of wasteful practices...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Sand Dunes
Sand dunes along the North Carolina coast are an integral part of the ecosystem immediately adjacent to the sea. The dunes are formed when sand particles that have been washed ashore are picked up by the wind and blown inland until an...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Lake Mattamuskeet
Lake Mattamuskeet-so named by Algonquian Indians-is North Carolina's largest natural lake. The ancient body of water has not escaped man's intervention. Originally, Mattamuskeet was a shallow, self-contained lake without creeks or rivers...
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National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Ohio's Wetland Wonderland [Pdf]
This is a well developed lesson plan on Ohio's wetlands. This resource includes comprehensive information, an assessment, and supporting pictures. The resource is in PDF form.
US Geological Survey
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Natural Resources of the Lake Pontchartrain
A collection of lessons focusing on the importance and uses of natural resources. Website specifically focuses on the resources found on Lake Pontchartrain Basin.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Materials Flow and Sustainability [Pdf]
This site is a fact sheet that uses illustrations to review the steps minerals go through to be made into useable products, and also how some materials can be recycled and returned to the environment.
NOAA
Noaa: Annual Commercial Landings Statistics
The NOAA Fisheries offers this interactive statistics page to find out about the catches and value of various species of fish and crustaceans taken by commercial fisheries since 1950.
Channel 4 Learning
4 Learning: Geography Essentials: Improving the Environment
An introduction to how we can help improve the environment. Focuses on reusing and recycling.
Geographic
Photius Coutsoukis: China Geography
This site from Photius Coutsoukis provides a geographical examination of the current geography of eastern China.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Central African Republic
Flags of the World offers a large flag of Central African Republic with a description of the flag and coat of arms.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Oil
Geologists for many years have recognized that North Carolina is "dry hole country" with almost no potential for hydrocarbon reserves. Despite this fact, several individuals and companies have drilled for oil within the borders of the...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Coal
Coal in North Carolina is limited to two belts of Triassic sediment: the sporadic Dan River belt and the larger Deep River belt, which runs along the Deep River in Lee, Moore, and Chatham Counties. Read on to learn about the uses and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Crystals: Lesson 1
This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Igneous Rocks: Lesson 3
This lesson will present how to identify and classify igneous rocks. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Igneous Rocks."
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Regional Resources Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the ten multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of the special resources found in different regions of the United States.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Crystals: Lesson 3
This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Igneous Rocks: Lesson 2
This lesson will present how to identify and classify igneous rocks. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Igneous Rocks."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Natural Resources of the Bahamas
[Free Registration/Login Required] What are the natural resources of a country? This flipchart provides a list of some of the natural resources of the Bahamas and good reasons to take care of them.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Natural Resources Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews natural resources through a riddle mix up as well as a fossil fuel and natural resource sort.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Geologist
Learn about the work of a geologist, and find out what it takes to work in the field of geology.