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Columbia University

Nasa: Sedac: Land Use and Land Cover Change

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-six data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine land use and how human activities have impacted on land cover. They look at agriculture, loss of...
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Other

South Carolina Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the State of South Carolina provides information on state government, education, facts, history, health, travel, recreation, agriculture, environment, employment and more.
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Handout
Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Government of Canada

Responsible Pesticide Use

For Students 9th - 10th
This site promotes responsible pesticide use in the home and the outside environment.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
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Unit Plan
Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Earth on Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and activities looking at the impact of industrial and agricultural practices on global warming.
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United Nations

United Nations Sustainable Development Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development covers issues ranging from Agriculture to Waste. This site offers documents and action plan implementation for sustainable development of the earth's natural resources.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Ozone Spells "Ouch" for Some Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ozone can damage plants and harm our lungs as well. Find out how in this this informative and interesting site.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Versatile Uses of Calcium Carbonate

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn where calcium carbonate can be found and how it is used to support human health, in industry, agriculture, the environment, and in other ways.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Machines and Science Help Farmers

For Students 9th - 10th
Interresting site from the University of Groningen explaining the incredible impact of machines and technology on developing resources and improving agriculture.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Why Does Evolution Matter Now?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover how evolution affects your world and how understanding evolution can help solve problems in medicine, agriculture, and the environment. Investigate the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: On a Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the effect that agricultural advancement has had on bird diversity in those environments.
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Other

Grace Communications Foundation: Energy Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Promoting responsible energy choices and environmentally conscious government policies, NNEC provides information on energy and agriculture, the nexus of energy and water, complexities of power plants, natural gas fracking, energy...
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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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Other

Mars Society: Oregon Chapter: Controlled Ecological Mouse Support System

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a model environment which emulates the basic workings of a bio-regenerative system. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate advanced life support systems essential for future Mars self-sustaining environments.
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Handout
Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Why Study Photosynthesis?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses importance of Photosynthesis in terms of food, energy, and environment. Relates process to human needs.
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Article
Other

Allerin: How Green Robots Are Helping With Environmental Sustainability

For Students 9th - 10th
Robots are now being used to fight climate change and protect our green environments. They help to fight forest fires, manage our waste, restore the oceans, support renewable energy initiatives, and make agriculture more-environmentally...
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Columbia University

Nasa: Sedac: China's Agenda 21

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A comprehensive reform program proposed for the Chinese economy, environment, agriculture, transportation, etc. The full text for all 69 programmes are linked to this page.
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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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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Tunisia

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Tunisia including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, and energy resources.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bermuda

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Bermuda including environmental issues, geography, ecology and biodiversity, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, and natural resources.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a virtual travel guide and country profile of Argentina, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual guide and country profile of Ecuador, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of Mexico, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...