Curated OER
A Campfire Conversation
Students examine point of view as it relates to public issues. In this point of view lesson, students become familiar with the point of view of John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt about the wilderness. Students debate if the wilderness...
Curated OER
Ecology
Students make connections between their daily lives and the usage of natural resources as they relate to the importance of environmental quality. In this ecology lesson, students listen to the story The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and then...
Curated OER
Wilderness Preservation
Students conduct research on different historical wilderness issues or events and analyze those events in the context of the political and cultural climate of that particular time.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Conservation Biology
A large collection of scientific articles, news items, and images on a wide range of topics in the field of conservation biology.
Other
The Sierra Club: Ansel Adams
The Sierra Club provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of Ansel Adams. Content includes a biography, photo gallery, excerpts of a PBS documentary, and much more!
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
Consider the perspectives of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and why they made decisions that they did with respect to the American wilderness. The issue is whether the Hetch Hetchy dam should be built to supply water to San...
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A truly beautiful photo of the Refuge awaits you when you open this site. The US Fish and Wildlife Service of Alaska provides thorough information on the wildlife, the landforms, and beauty of the Refuge. Students will also find notes on...
Other
Yellowstone to Yukon: Conservation Initiative
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative is a group of scientists, environmentalists, businesses and organizations that are committed to protecting wilderness regions in an area stretching from Yellowstone to the Yukon. The site...
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) focusses on protecting Canada's wilderness areas and lobbying for the creation of parks. It has chapters across Canada.
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University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Stewardship
This resource provides information about wilderness preservation. Lists questions in four categories and provides extended responses to each of them.
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University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Benefits of Wilderness
On this comprehensive site, the important values and benefits of wilderness are examined. The topics covered include: ecological benefits; economic benefits; education; geological value; history and culture; recreation; scenic and...
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University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Fast Facts
You will find interesting facts along with the correcting of several misconceptions associated with wilderness on this interesting site. Links to a searchable database of 803 wilderness areas under the protection of the National...
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University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Threats to Wilderness
Climate change, overuse, fire suppression, pollution, invasive species and disease, lack of public awareness, and technology are threatening our wilderness areas. These problems are discussed and suggestions are made as to what can be...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: At a Park
See why public lands are absolutely essential for effective bird conservation.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Water
Learn about some different ways to provide water for any type of backyard habitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Understand Planting Tools: Plant Hardiness Zones vs. Ecoregions
Understand what plants to put in the ground that- barring predation or other unforeseen setbacks- will grow and thrive.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Ozark Trials: Design Challenge
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards, like this one in Arkansas, and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Compost
Are people wasting yard waste? Why not turn a small corner of a backyard into a nutrient source that not only replenishes the soil but supports the base of the bird food pyramid.
Other
Natural Resources Defense Council: Oil and the Arctic Wildlife Refuge
The continuing debate between oil drilling and wilderness preservation rages on. Questions concerning the impact to the land and animals are discussed in this site.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: You Decide: Wilderness Preservation
The Hetch Hetchy controversy caused Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson to examine their beliefs, and then act upon them in ways that would forever change the American landscape. Should they have been more active in preserving wilderness...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Effective and Safe Alternatives to Insecticides
The Habitat Network discusses the effective and safe alternatives to common pest treatments.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Bat Houses
Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: The Importance of Local Action
The Habitat Network discusses the importance of citizen action projects such as this one.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Must We Mow? Increase Wildlife Value of Working Landscapes
Learn about the ecological benefits of allowing a landscape to grow naturally without mowing.