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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Biopiracy: The Legal Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
Many nations are home to unique materials that scientists use for research towards medicine, food, other types of sustainability. Historically, researchers used to be able to freely pull biologic material from other nations and bring...
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Install Edible Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the benefits of planting a garden that provides a sustainable source of food for people.
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Website
Other

Sierra Club of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sierra Club of Canada site covers energy, environment, biodiversity, and sustainable economy issues.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Terrestrial Biomes and Land Use

For Students 9th - 10th
How we can live sustainably on our natural resources while also preserving enough nature so these resources can be replenished represents one of the most important questions in environmental science. Through learning about terrestrial...
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Website
Other

Australian Government: Dept. Of Agriculture: Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Improving stewardship and sustainable management of Australia's environment including topics such as biodiversity, EPBC Act, Marine, Protection, International Activities, and Partnership.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Importance of the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How the oceans sustain life, are part of the water cycle, and moderate climate.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Navigating Our Global Future

For Students 9th - 10th
As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Plant Genebanks: Food Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Over time everything changes a little bit, just take a look at the theory of evolution. With the descent of biodiversity agriculturalists have developed a system using genebanks to maintain the crops that sustain the majority of the...
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Handout
University of California

University of California: The Age of Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
This online chapter of a book studying biodiversity and conservation explores the evolution of mammals, from the extinction of the dinosaurs to the evolution of humans.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bees Are Master Pollinators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Adding a Rain Barrel to Your Property

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about rain barrel basics, and find inspiration in other people's incorporation of this tool into a site.
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Website
Other

Planet Ark: World Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...