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NASA

Global Hydrology and Climate Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Has information and hydrology data from around the world. It also has a section discussing human impacts on the climate and another which covers current research.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of the landscape architect profession, including work conditions, and training requirements.
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Curated OER

U.s. Department of the Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Greenpeace

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home site for the non-profit organization Greenpeace. Greenpeace is an organization whose primary concern are threats to the planet's biodiversity and environment. The site provides links to news about the organization, a...
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Primary
NOAA

Noaa: Geophysicist

For Students 9th - 10th
How would you like to study undersea volcanos along the Ring of Fire? That's the job description for geophysicist Dr. Bob Embly. Listen to a video taped interview with him and learn more about the job.
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Handout
Cengage Learning

Geology Link

For Students 9th - 10th
A geology news site that is updated daily with news on the latest geological happenings, such as earthquakes. It also has virtual field trips and a glossary of geology terms.
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NOAA

Noaa: Nws: Office of Hydrologic Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Has general hydrology information, hydrology research updates, and data from the National Remote Sensing Center. A good site discussing current information from the world of hydrology.
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Other

Restoration Environmental Contractors: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site that has articles about Restoration Environmental Services current jobs. It has many different clean up departments, from Mold and Fungus Removal to Urea Formaldehyde Foam insulation cleanup. This is a great site for...
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Website
Michigan Technological University

Mining Engineering at Michigan Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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Other

Ameican Society of Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
Holds lots of information on landscape architecture. It has information about everything from upcoming landscape arcitecture events to information about the career.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Geologist: Ed Mathez

For Students 6th - 8th
This video interview with geologist Ed Mathez provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of geology-related topics.
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Other

American Association of Petroleum Geologist (Aapg): Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site for learning what petroleum geologist actuallly do. It dicusses the field in general as well as detailing several current projects relating to petroleum geology.
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Other

Mineral Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Provides general information on minerals as well as discussing some of their practical uses, such as fire works and makeup. It also has some interesting activities and games for teachers to use to make learning about minerals more...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Mining engineers are described here along with all other types of engineers. The report also gives prospective earnings and a prediction of the future of a career.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Geologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief job description of a geologist, along with a list of tasks and duties in that profession for New Zealand.
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Other

The American Society of Civil Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains online civil engineering journals, as well as civil engineering news. It also has a bookstore where additional civil engineering materials can be purchased.