Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Water Conservationist
Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...
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Alberta Environment: Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet [Pdf]
This excellent 64-page teaching resource looks at the historical and geological past of the Alberta grasslands, their biodiversity, threats they face from human activities, and steps being taken to conserve them. The unit is designed for...
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Best Foot Forward: Ecological Footprint Calculator
Measure your ecological footprint, and see how many land and resources you use in your everyday life. Find out how your choices affect the natural world, and then find ways to make changes in your lifestyle to help the environment.
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Blm California
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management offers fascinating information regarding the public lands of California - conservation, use for energy, waste, wildlife, etc. Visit various locations o learn more about specific regions of the state and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Aquatic Biomes and Ecology
Students explore Earth's most important natural resource, water, and learn about how the planet's aquatic biomes thrive and support life.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: So, This Is Alberta
As a part of celebrating Alberta's 100 years of being a province in Canada, The Heritage Community Foundation has created "So, this is Alberta", a website that thoroughly captures who Alberta is. From History to Innovation, from Natural...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Footed Albatross
Come and check out this clear and concise resource featuring the Black-footed Albatross. Students will learn more about this aquatic bird's life, characteristics, habitat, range and more through this educational resource.
Columbia University
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
Bringing people together to discuss Earth's environmental problems, The Earth Institute addresses climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, disease, and sustainable use of resources.
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: The Value of Ecotourism
In this activity, students role-play as cattle ranchers. They explore traditional culture and predicted economic outcomes to determine if they will sell or keep their land. They learn how raising cattle, combined with ecotourism, can be...
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: What Is Riparian?
Learn what riparian areas are, why they are important for the health of standing and moving fresh water, how to assess their health, and how to take care of them.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Details very vividly the wildlife that is found in Nebraska. Talks about what is being done to conserve natural resources.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Water Conservation
Students increase their sustainability knowledge, and estimate water waste through leaking faucets in US.
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National Environmental Education Foundation
Have you always dreamed of having a career working to help the environment? Here, find information about student involvement, internships, grants and contests, green jobs, and environmentally-minded colleges.
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Colorado State Parks and Wildlife
This is the official site of Colorado State Parks. Offers information on finding a State Park and how to use them. You can even reserve your campsite here.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Population Management
In this lesson plan, students learn about the necessity of managing the herd size and grazing rights of the cattle in East Africa. [6.01]
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Florida Everglades
This site is full of information and activities to help learn about the Florida Everglades, a unique wetland environment, and its future.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Be an Energy Saver
This lesson focuses on the scarce and non-renewable nature of fossil fuels in order to stimulate student thinking about energy conservation. It emphasizes the fact that saving energy can be good for the wallet as well as the earth's...
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund Russia
This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
Seco: Biomass: Nature's Most Flexible Energy Resource [Pdf]
Sources of biomass fuel are described, ways it is used, and the economic opportunities available to Texas farmers and industries that produce biomass fuels.
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The Earth Charter
The Earth Charter website is designed to be a global resource for persons interested in promoting the ethical stewardship of the environment and its resources. The Earth Charter is a document for international co-operation, it is...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecoregions: Aleutian Islands Tundra
Discusses features of the unique ecoregion, the Aleutian Islands tundra. Covers wildlife, threats to preservation, and conservation initiatives.(Updated August 26, 2012)
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Tulsa Walk: Birds of Prey of Oklahoma
Choose a bird of prey from a convenient drop-down menu to find out more about its conservation status, identifying characteristics, feeding habits, habitat, and nesting behaviors. Information compiled for an eighth-grade science project...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Obtaining Energy Resources Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the important role of net energy in obtaining energy resources. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.