Curated OER
Rachel Carson
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Rachel Carson and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
Curated OER
Conservation in Action
Young scholars research the life and works of Rachel Carson. In this conservation lesson, students discuss environmental protection and why protection of wildlife is important. Young scholars read a Rachel Carson Fact Sheet and work in...
Curated OER
Fable for Tomorrow and Today -- Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
High schoolers read Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring". They identify their beliefs about the environment while reading the story. They discuss and write about those beliefs and realize how one person can have an impact on the world.
Curated OER
Silent Spring
Students read background information about Rachel Carson found on the listed website links. They analyze and answer questions about her work and how it is linked to science then they research pesticide usage and alternative methods.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Rachel Carson and the Awakening of Environmental Consciousness
Resource for teachers and students on Rachel Carson and environmental consciousness in which author Linda Lear discusses Carson's work, Silent Spring, and how it changed public perception and raised evironmental awareness. Lots of...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Rachel Carson and the Environmental Movement [Pdf]
Article with questions for discussion and group activity in which students explore the ideas brought forth by Rachel Carson in her book, Silent Spring.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Conservation, Preservation, and the National Parks [Pdf]
Articles in which students explore the history of conservation and environmentalism in America and the modern controversy surrounding it while simultaneously exploring public perception and policy. Includes small group activity and...
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
Other
Thoreau Institute: The History of Environmentalism
This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.
Other
Radford University: Environmental History Timeline: Sixties 1960 69
Features an environmental history timeline for the 1960s highlighting legislation and key events. Created by Professor William (Bill) Kovarik, Ph.D. from Radford University.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Spirit of the First Earth Day
This article is an in-depth description of the first Earth Day, and includes the impact the demonstration had on the environmental movement.
Other
Center for Ca Studies: California Environmental Goals and Policy, Part I [Pdf]
Although focused primarily on environmental legislation in California in the 1970s, there is a good review of the environmental movement as it was supported nationally. (Published June 1995)
Texas A&M University
Environmental Protection: Story Time: Rachel Carson
An in-depth biography of Rachel Carson which gives background on her interest in biology and her eventual writing of the seminal book on ecology Silent Spring. Many hyperlinks for additional information.
Texas A&M University
Story Time: Discover Scientists' Biographies
Read very accessible biographies of thirteen scientists in many fields including medicine, paleontology, genetics, chemistry, physiology, marine biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and natural selection. Emphasis is on the scientists'...
Other
Rachel Carson: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson
The home page for the Rachel Carson organization provides information on her life, work, and legacy.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson catalyzed the global environmental movement with her 1962 book "Silent Spring".
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Taking Action for a Clean Environment
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...
Digital History
Digital History: The Earth First, 1960's
This excellent resource provided by Digital History contains a wealth of information on the environmental movement of the 1960s in America, as well as the rest of the century.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Environmentalism
Brief overview of the Environmental Movement and the growing concern about the environment spurred on by the mid 1960s push for civil rights in America.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: What Do You Think of These Citizens?
You will be able to evaluate the citizenship qualities of many famous citizens in this section. After completing the activities in this section, we hope you will approach the difficult issues your society will face as a responsible citizen.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Rachel Carson
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of scientist, naturalist, writer, and Pennsylvania native, Rachel Carson.
abcteach
Abcteach: Earth Day Activities
[Free Registration/Login Required] How can you treat the earth with more respect? Check out this resource featuring links to elementary activities to celebrate Earth Day. You will find word searches, crossword puzzles, reading...
PBS
Pbs a Science Odyssey: Rachel Carson
This site from PBS provides a biography detailing the life of the environmentalist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
Other
Nrdc: The Story of Silent Spring
Outlines the impact of Carson and her book upon the environmental movement and the elimination the use of DDT and other pesticides.