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Living on Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Living on Earth is a weekly environmental news and information program distributed by National Public Radio. Coverage includes earth news, features, and various ecological issues. Archives are available back to 1991.
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Columbia University

The Earth Institute at Columbia University

For Students 9th - 10th
Bringing people together to discuss Earth's environmental problems, The Earth Institute addresses climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, disease, and sustainable use of resources.
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Article
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Skidmore College: Lifestyle Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A copy of an article published in the Journal of Geoscience Education. It describes how the Lifestyle Project got started, and how it is used with students to help them develop an awareness of how their daily habits and actions have an...
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Professional Doc
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Earth Day Network: Green Schools: Educator's Network

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Earth Day Network provides articles, lessons, and blogs that aid teachers in providing the latest environmental education to their students.
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eBook
Other

Rourke Publishing: Natural or Man Made [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A science text for young children that looks at which materials are made by humans and which are found in the natural world. Includes lots of photographs, ideas for discussion, a glossary, and comprehension questions.
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Other

Universite De Moncton, Nb: Environmental Problem Solving [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson allows students to identify environmental problems in their community, to choose a problem, to analyze it, to find solutions for it, and to get involved in environmental action. This is a well-structured lesson and, while it...
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Handout
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

Seco: Environmental Pollutants From Electricity Production [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Facts about some major environmental pollutants produced by power plants, and what consumers can do to lower the carbon footprint from their energy use.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: En Espanol

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the Spanish version of Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!). It provides student-friendly content that teachers can use as a catalyst to connect, explore, and engage in learning outside. It is designed for upper elementary and...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Be the Change

For Students 3rd - 5th
Kids and adults alike people can engage in projects that make our communities greener, healthier places. Here are a few ideas to get started.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Taking Action for a Clean Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore activism - taking action to bring about change - including some causes that activists espouse and the tactics that they use to end harmful practices or reshape policies. The lesson...
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Unit Plan
Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Environmental Geology: What Is Environmental Geography?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the General Introduction to Environmental Geology, Environmental Ethics, The Environmental Crisis, and Fundamental Concepts of the Environmental Sciences in this class resource. Lesson plans and activities are offered to help...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: California: How Do Environments Affect Living Things?

For Students 1st - 3rd
Jesse loves animals. She lives in California and is checking out where different animals live. Join along and learn about conservation with her.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Pacific Ocean: Mexico: Why Must We Care for the Environment?

For Students 1st - 3rd
Join Mateo on his trip to Mexico. During his trip, he will teach all about conservation, and contributing to a healthy environment.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Promoting Environmental Awareness Through Culture and Exploration

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, the story of Turtle Island is told to the students. Each student will collect leaves and bring one to school, every day, for about a month. Discuss as a class where they come from and why they are all different. Every...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Epa's Environmental Education Center

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages about environmental issues. Topics include acid rain and air pollution, ecosystems, human health, waste and recycling, conservation, and water-related concepts and issues.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: The Global Decline of Mollusks

For Students 9th - 10th
You can help! Species of mollusks are disappearing from our marine sources. While it might not be obvious to the casual beach-goer, these shelled creatures provide food and shelter, medical research, and help keep our waters clean.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Sea Turtles: Ancient Creatures With Modern Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient sea turtles have peaceful creatures living in a world that is challenging their existence. Take a look at this article and its many resources and lesson plans to understand what is causing the decline in their population.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Shifting Baselines: Slow Motion Disaster in the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A baseline is a standard point of reference when measuring various things. The catch phrase, "shifting baselines," refers to the slow changes occurring in the environment that ultimately change what the environment was and what is...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Evolution's Importance to Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at this article and find out what things we do everyday that impact or are impacted by evolution. Resources and educator links provided.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Ecology and Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
Natural systems studied by ecologists and human systems studied by economists must work together to ensure a future of biodiversity. This interview identifies the needs for both and ways in which the two can balance conservation with...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Searching for Nature's Medicines

For Students 9th - 10th
With awareness we can protect biodiversity so as to allow nature to provide us with medicines, medical research, and knowledge that living things depend upon other living things.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Exceptional Environmentalist Award

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
And the award goes to -. This activity gives students a cross-curricular opportunity to discover things about environmentalism and then urges them to select someone to be the recipient of the "Exceptional Environmentalist Award."...
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Lead Pb Environmental and Health Issues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After looking over several articles and reports about lead in the environment being toxic, students will write persuasive letters to various government officials to tell them how they feel about what the government is currently doing...
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Other

Live Science: Science, Technology, Health & Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you curious about mind, body, and world? Read the latest science news in this up-to-date science, health and technology portal.