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Website
Other

Friends of the Earth International

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page of Friends of the Earth International provides current information on issues of use and misuse of natural resources around the world.
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Article
University of California

Asi: What Is Sustainable Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
Agriculture has changed dramatically, especially since the end of World War II. Food and fiber productivity soared due to new technologies, mechanization, increased chemical use, specialization and government policies that favored...
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Website
Other

Tree New Mexico

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is operated by high school students devoted to populating New Mexico with trees and educating youth and adults about trees. Includes, learning activities, games, contests, and news about the organization.
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Website
Other

International Ecotourism Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the International Ecotourism Society. They define ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people."
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Website
Other

Planet Ark: World Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Crafting a Sustainability Message

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity asks students to convey a sustainability message by developing text for a descriptive information board or kiosk to be placed at Growing Places Farm and Energy Park.
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Interactive
Eduweb

Educational Web Adventures: The Ecotourism Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Will ecotourism help preserve the rainforest? Decide what to do and read the consequences.
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Handout
Other

Planeta: Challenge of Ecotourism: A Call for Higher Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides guidelines for ecotourism, definitions for nature-based tourism, current usage of ecotourism, , ten commandments on ecotourism, and more.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart covering the concepts and ideas required to understand ecosystems, with particular concentration on the tropical rain forest.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Sustainable Development Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about sustainable development. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.