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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Explorations in American Environmental History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These lessons introduce students to historical perspectives of nature and the environment, drawing on the American Memory collections, other digital resources, readings, and writing exercises. Students examine materials in a variety of...
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Pacific Ocean: Mexico: Why Must We Care for the Environment?

For Students 1st - 3rd
Join Mateo on his trip to Mexico. During his trip, he will teach all about conservation, and contributing to a healthy environment.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Nova Zembla Expedition: How Are Different Organisms Suited to Their Habitats?

For Students 5th - 7th
Alex and Foxy White are walking around looking at animals and learning about their habitats. Join them on their expedition.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Endangered Ecosystems: Build a Food Web

For Students 3rd - 5th
Investigate some animals and see where they are in the food web. Build your own food web and relate it to the endangered species biomes.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Endangered Ecosystems: Build Your Own Caterpillar

For Students 3rd - 5th
As you build your own caterpillar, make sure it has everything it needs for its survival. Learn how characteristics, like color, spines, and glands, can help protect the caterpillar.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Biological and Medical Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the career of biological scientist, including ecologist, with links to education, outlook, wages, and job outlook information.
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic:magic School Bus Themes Index

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Magic School Bus cross referenced by themes to provide quick access to many activities and references.
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Website
NC State University

Nc State University: Natural Resources Research Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive research guide is designed for students or those interested in the ecology, agriculture, or forestry of the world.
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Interactive
University of Oregon

Magnet Lab: University of Oregon Virtual Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
The collection of interactive physics applets offered by the University of Oregon is an excellent resource for students. The applets are grouped in broad subject areas including astrophysics, energy and environment, mechanics and...
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Nature's Recyclers Coloring Book

For Students 3rd - 5th
Did you know that nature has its own clean-up crew and recycling staff? Yeah, there aremany plants and animals that help recycle natural materials in our environment. They take deadmaterials and turn them back into rich soil. Use this...
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Evergreens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
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Lesson Plan
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Build Your Own Watershed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can you learn to build your own watershed? This site features an activity to illustrate the basic properties of a watershed. Don't miss out.
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Activity
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Secret of Bog Creek

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a user guided story about a bog that has been a secret dumping ground for waste.
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Activity
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: A Kids Adventure Story

For Students 3rd - 5th
This cartoon describes what the EPA's Superfund is and how water can become polluted. A lab experiment with Q&A is included.
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Handout
University of California

Earth and Planetary Science: Procedure for Evaluating Environmental Impact [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful guide for environmental impact reporting and as a systematic reference.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Ozone Depletion

For Students 9th - 10th
The ozone layer is important for blocking most of the harmful radiation that comes from the sun. You can find maps of the ozone layer and compare different regions of the globe for ozone coverage. Some scientists think that aerosols in...
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Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Recycling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Multiple activities explore and explain the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Click on one of the links provided for further information.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Interdependence of Life: How an Ecosystem Responds to Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field investigation, learners will investigate the site of an environmental disturbance, identify plant and animal life within that specific area, and compare it to an adjoining forested area. Students will map both areas...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Habitat Loss Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this role playing game, students become members of a forest ecosystem to illustrate the challenges facing endangered species, the environment, and economic interests.
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Polar Discovery: Compare the Poles: Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
A comparison of the features of ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic. Looks at glaciers, icebergs, pack ice, and multi-year ice.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Principles, Structure, & Implementation of International Environmental Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This module introduces the fundamental norms and institutions that comprise international environmental law and then focuses on six specific topics: air pollution and protection of the atmosphere, hazardous waste, endangered species,...
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Lesson Plan
TryEngineering

Try Engineering: Irrigation Ideas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The focus of this civil engineering activity is on designing, building, and testing an irrigation system made from everyday materials to move water from one place to another.
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Lesson Plan
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Accion Humana en Los Ecosistemas.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Throughout this unit, you will see how man change and affects the environment in which they live. You will have a better understanding of our need of matter and energy and the consequences of their use and abuse. It contains 19...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Lesson Directory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Peer-edited, educator written science lessons on current bioscience issues. Each lesson correlates to a peer-reviewed article on that topic, and contains questions about the article and a variety of engaging activities for students.