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Handout
McGill University

Mc Gill University: What Is a Dam?

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site explaining the benefits of building a dam to help humans adapt to the environment.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Lake Baikal: A Touchstone for Global Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an interesting article about Lake Baikal in Russia. This unique lake is helping scientists to learn more about the patterns of ecological change in the world and about the history of the world.
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Handout
Other

Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Chesapeake Bay

For Students 5th - 9th
This site, from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, explains the effects that humans have had on Chesapeake Bay. It explores the changes in the bay that have occurred over time.
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Primary
Other

Planet Ark: Cheap Air Travel Adding to Global Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting presentation of information to suggest that cheap airline prices are causing more people to fly, resulting in more jet fuel burning which pollutes the environment. Use this site to obtain a new perspective on the effects of...