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Unit Plan
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Land and People: Finding a Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
Environmental study project engages high school students in studying earth science resource issues. The project focuses on the interaction between people and the environment in three regions of the United States: Cape Cod, Los Angeles,...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Land of Plenty, Land of Want

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this site explores the "fundamental problem facing today's farmer: how to feed the world's growing population without endangering our environment." Includes video and educational resources.
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Handout
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Faa: Forests and Forestry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations is an excellent, detailed presentation of survey results about European attitudes towards forests and forestry. Helpful graphs and charts illustrate the survey...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Environmental History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Historically chronicled, the environment's effects on people and people's effects on the environment are emphasized and brought to life through the many materials suggested here.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Environmental Struggles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Identifying the relationship between humans and the environment can be emphasized with these resources.
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Interactive
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: The Planet Protectors: Activities for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Through this EPA resource, explore your environment and discover the animals, plants, air, and water around you. Learn how to protect the world we live in with fun games.