Curated OER
That's Monkey Business!
Celebrating National Zoo and Aquarium Month by engaging pupils in an animal research project.
North Haven Middle School
Environmental Expert Presentation
Individuals or groups select an environmental issue, then spend time researching and creating a presentation to share in class. By allowing learners to choose the issue that matters most to them, you will motivate them to do...
Curated OER
Protecting Our Planet
Students examine the impact of pollution. In this pollution instructional activity, students watch Protecting Our Planet, then participate in a simulation of the effect of pollution on a variety of organisms.
Curated OER
Honey, I Shrunk the Lids!
Learners discover the lightweighting concept used by manufacturers. In this environmental education activity, students research the reduction of the amount of aluminum used in cans. Learners wrap the activity up by writing a newspaper...
Curated OER
Action, Please!
Students create an advertising campaign. In this environmental education lesson, students research aluminum and aluminum can recycling. Students wrap the lesson up by writing newspaper articles, creating public service announcements, and...
Curated OER
EARTH DAY WORD SEARCH
For this Earth Day word search worksheet, students are given 15 environment-related words to find in a flower shape. This activity sheet is suitable for most 2nd - 5th graders.
Curated OER
Migration Isn't Just For The Birds
Fourth graders explore the concepts of conservation using a reading story that describes a flock of geese. The ecosystems are also described in the lesson and the effects of pollution.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Carbon Imbalance: Algae to the Rescue? [Pdf]
A 95-page learning module that integrates biology, chemistry, and engineering. It includes in-class labs, virtual labs, and engineering design activities. Working with algae, students learn about and investigate how photosynthesis,...
Princeton University
Princeton: Outdoor: Environmental Careers
A guide to outdoor and environmental careers from Princeton University. Information on types of careers, books, and general resources.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Tceq: Lesson Plans & Resources for Teaching Environmental Sciences [Pdf]
A large collection of lesson plans on environmental topics. The lessons are broken up into the broad categories of air, water, and waste, and look at issues around quality, pollution, conservation, and recycling. There are activities for...
Other
Global, Environmental, & Outdoor Education Council: Homepage
The goal of GEOEC is to promote professional development and support for teachers in teaching global and environmental topics. Resources include lesson plans, curriculum resources, articles and professional development opportunities.
Other
Green Teacher
Green Teacher is a well established Canadian magazine for environmentally conscious educators. Each issue highlights environmental issues around the world, and includes lesson ideas. Visitors can register for free webinars. A past issue...
Other
Wilderness Awareness School
This is the homepage of the Wilderness Awareness School, an organization dedicated to providing environmental education to children.
Other
Green Teacher: Articles and Teaching Activities
Green Teacher is an excellent Canadian environmental magazine that is directed at educators. A variety of its articles and lessons are available at this link.
Other
American Society of Landscape Architects: Green Roof
An interactive experience showcases environmental and economic benefits of a green roof. Take a virtual tour of a real green roof and learn about a career in landscape architecture. Downloadable workbook is available for students, while...
Other
Crane Meadows Nature Center
This 250 acre center is located by the Platte River near Grand Island. There are 2 different habitats in this center. You can see wood ducks, turtles, frogs, deer turkey and coyote.
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Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Petroleum in Your Home
Click on each room of your home and see lists of common petroleum-based products, then make a list of the ones you use.
Other
All Crafts: Over 100 Earth Day Crafts & Recycled Crafts Projects
A large set of links to interesting crafts and activities for celebrating Earth Day.
Other
Kids for Saving Earth
A comprehensive environmental education website full of ideas for saving the Earth, largely contributed by children. Lots of ideas for Earth Day or for an eco-kids club, and many resources are helpful for student research. A variety of...
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Environmental Health Student Portal
An entire site of resources specifically for environmental science and how it is linked to human health. Topics include water pollution, air pollution, climate change, and chemicals.
Other
Evergreen
A national charity created to turn schools into green space that celebrate the environment, as well as preserve natural outdoor spaces within Canadian cities, Evergreen has core programs: Learning Grounds - transforming school grounds,...
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Pollution Probe
Pollution Probe is a leading Canadian environmental organization that was established at the University of Toronto in 1969. They investigate issues, educate the public and lobby for change.
Other
Teton Science School
This school is dedicated to teaching individuals about the greater Yellowstone ecosystems. There are over 2,000 plant, animal and bird species. They have programs for all levels of students and workshops for teachers.
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Canada Fueled by Resources [Pdf]
In this teaching unit for Grades 4 and 5, students learn about Canada's petroleum resources, the impact on the environment from our use of them, and how the geography Of Canada affects things like population distribution and regional...