Curated OER
Our Population and Its Impact on the Planet
Students explore environmental problems due to the growing worldwide human population and examine the growth rate. They also discuss possible ways to stabilize population growth and increase sustainable development.
Other
Monthly Review: Global Resource Depletion: Is Population the Problem?
An analysis of the global challenge of diminishing resources and how this relates to world population growth. (Published: Jan. 2013)
Other
Greenpeace
This is the home site for the non-profit organization Greenpeace. Greenpeace is an organization whose primary concern are threats to the planet's biodiversity and environment. The site provides links to news about the organization, a...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Does Our Background Shape Our Thinking About Environmental Issues? [Pdf]
A lesson where students explore the positive and negative impacts of human activities on the environment today and in the distant past, and examine how attitudes towards the environment might be shaped by one's experiences growing up....
Columbia University
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
Bringing people together to discuss Earth's environmental problems, The Earth Institute addresses climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, disease, and sustainable use of resources.
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens Madagascar
Informative site that includes information about the land of Madagascar as well as the animals that inhabit it. Accompanies a PBS video, but you do not necessarily need the video to check out the site. Includes lesson plans as well as a...
American University
American University: Austria Timber Import Ban
Cites an Austrian law that tried to limit tropical rainforest product imports through taxation and eco-labeling in order to slow the effects of deforestation due to export trade. The effort was met with so much economic opposition that...
Other
Greenpeace International
This website contains information about Greenpeace and all of its the global activism. Provides multiple links including Greenpeace ships, worldwide contacts and international photo and video library.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Amazon Rainforest Climate
Describes the ecology of the Amazon rainforest, the characteristics of its climate, the impact of human actions on this environment and the need for stronger conservation efforts to save the rainforests.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Glossary: Harnessing Sci and Educ for Biodiversity Conservation
All of the following terms relate to the topic of harnessing science and education for biodiversity conservation.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The End of the American Century
A quick look at America in the 20th century and a peek at the challenges of the 21st century.