NASA
Nasa: Earth Observatory
The purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet to the public. The focus is on Earth's climate and environmental change.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Injured Otter
A young, injured otter must find his way during the winter in Yellowstone National Park in this segment from Nature.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Different Kind of Fuel
In this segment from Curious, learn about creating energy from solar rays to meet the growing energy needs of the world. [6:09]
University of California
Ucmp: Understanding Geologic Time
A slideshow for teachers and students exploring Earth's geologic timeline and history. Click the buttons at left to select the teacher or student version.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Explorers of Yesterday and Today
Explorer Tom Murphy braves a ground blizzard during a winter night in Yellowstone as seen in this video segment from Nature.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The World of Volcanoes
In this segment from Nature, Scientists travel to the top of Mount Kilauea to collect molten lava samples for testing.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Virtual Courseware for Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Virtual Courseware Project produces interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science studies. The activities are designed to enhance an existing curriculum and include online assessments. They can...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Earth Science
A comprehensive resource of articles, videos, news and other research opportunities featuring environmental and earth science. References have been created by experts in the field and are useful for researchers and educators to enhance...
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
Other
University of Wisconsin: The Physical Environment
Online textbook used in an introductory-level college geology course, illustrated and embedded with a variety of media. Suitable for advanced placement courses in the earth and environmental sciences.
Other
University of Windsor: Climates on a Rotating Earth
This site offers the text of a college lecture on the atmosphere, with information on the effect prevailing westerlies have on North America.
Other
One Water
With this resource, students investigate global water issues. The resource consists of articles, a directory, and profiles on the journalists.
Other
Rutgers: c.o.o.l. Class: Earth Science Project: Create an Ocean Weather Forecast
Want to learn how to forecast ocean weather? This c.o.o.l. project lists each of the steps in the scientific process, and has you work through each in this earth science based project.
Other
Nasa: Iss Earth Kam
Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.
Burke Museum
Burke Museum: Research and Collections: Geology
Under the heading "Research and Collections," this site details the information on Geology provided by the Burke Museum. Four online geology exhibits are listed and can be accessed by link.
Other
National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (Ncesse)
An organization committed to promoting education in the earth and space sciences. Highlights current research, projects students can participate in, professional development opportunities, and educational programs, such as visiting...
New York Times
New York Times: Science
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest in environmental news, including geology, global warming, wildlife and earthquakes.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 4: A Bird's Eye View: Exploring Your Region
An investigation that is part of a series of lab lessons that expose students to Earth Systems through research, data, and visualizations. In this lab, students will investigate their region by using Google Earth and predicting what...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week
This site includes learning resources and activities for Earth Science Week 2016. The goal of the week is to "engage young people and others in exploring geoheritage throughout the Earth systems, including the geosphere, hydrosphere,...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: How Did the First Drop of Water Ever Happen on Earth?
Website addressing earth science questions from students in a letter column format. Here, a student asks about the first drop of water and Dr. Universe attempts to answer.
Curated OER
U.s. Department of the Interior
Has great information on environmental clean up sites around the U.S. as well as articles about protecting the environment. It is a very clear and educational way to learn about environmental restoration.
Other
Earthquakes Canada: Tools for Teachers
This webpage offers an excellent collection of teaching resources about earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and much more. An extensive and extremely well-organized list of "frequently asked questions" regarding the topic, and live...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Optimize! Cleaner Energy Options for Rural China
Students work in engineering teams to optimize cleaner energy solutions for cooking and heating in rural China. They choose between various options for heating, cooking, hot water, and lights and other electricity, balancing between the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Environmental Challenges in China
Students learn about the wonderful and fascinating country of China, and its environmental challenges that require engineering solutions, many in the form of increased energy efficiency, the incorporation of renewable energy, and new...