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Environmental History: Between Science and Philosophy
Gain a perspective on the origins of the contemporary environmental crisis, where an awareness of the environment came into being.
Other
One Green Planet: 10 Environmental Leaders We Can All Learn From
Read how ten environmental leaders have changed the world by taking action on protecting the Earth and its resources.
Other
Think Green: Secret Life of Landfills
Visit this landfill in Florida, and learn about the job of this waste management plant. [1:32]
Other
Water Encyclopedia: Globalization and Water
Learn how the increasing integration and interdependence of countries on water affects not only the production and consumption of products, but also culture, security, the environment, and the exchange of ideas.
Mind Tools
Introducation to Communication Skills
This article reveals the purpose of communication: to get your message across to others. This may seem elementary, but the process that involves both the sender of the message and the receiver is complex and can lead to confusion and...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids' Pages: What's Wrong Whiskers?
Online children's story that teaches about the health effects of exposure to environmental hazards such as chemicals. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see why Whiskers, the family cat, becomes ill from all the chemicals used...
Other
Waste Age: Computing the Damage
This article chronicles the problems of disposing obsolete computers and other electronics, the harmful substances they add to landfills here and abroad, and projections for the future.
Other
Earth Rangers: Toxin Takedown
Accept the mission to take down toxins in this game. Students learn how to reduce toxins in their home, by completing three fun activities such as making your own eco-friendly product. Complete the mission and earn a badge.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Earth Science: Environmental Quiz
Test your knowledge of environmental issues in this quiz game.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Meet the Microenvironments
Investigate the Great Salt Lake's islands, rivers, and man-made structures that define several diverse microenvironments.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Acid Rain Effects
Students conduct a simple experiment to model and explore the harmful effects of acid rain (vinegar) on living (green leaf and eggshell) and non-living (paper clip) objects.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cool Views
In this activity, students will learn the meaning of preservation and conservation and identify themselves and others as preservationists or conservationists in relation to specific environmental issues. They will understand how an...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Hurricane Katrina
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, NIEHS scientists and physicians were sent to assist with relief efforts. Provided is a helpful packing list and useful suggestions so you can help your family in case of an emergency or to...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Population and False Hopes
Cornell University provides an essay in tribute to the ideas of Thomas Malthus. Some good biographical material included as well.
Other
Ancon Homepage
This is the homepage of ANCON, an environmental organization whose goal is to conserve the biodiversity and natural resources of Panama. The page contains links to learn more about their organization as well as beautiful pictures of the...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids' Pages: Sharon Finds the Environment
Online children's story that teaches that the environment is everywhere we look. See how the environment can make us strong and healthy, or it can make us sick.
Other
Diversity Alliance for a Sustainable America
This group seeks to stabilize the population growth in America by limiting immigration. They present their platform and possible solutions.
Other
Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
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.
Read Works
Read Works: City Life and Country Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, differences between the "country" and the "city" environments are explained in an informational text. Visual cues are provided to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Chemistry and the Environment
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers chemistry and the environment with a focus on the role of lead in pollution.
Community Learning Network
Cln: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Theme Page
"A number of links to Internet sites which contain information and/or other links related to the specific theme of Recycling." Site by Community Learning Network.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Environment: Ecosystem Initiatives
This resource provides information on ecosystem initiatives and the programs in Canada that are working to preserve area ecosystems.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids Pages: Crabby Kathy
Online children's story that teaches about the health effects of exposure to environmental hazards. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see why Kathy becomes "crabby" from all the chemicals and contaminants in her room.