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Handout
Other

Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Riparian Areas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society, also known as 'Cows and Fish', has produced this colourful pamphlet to teach about riparian areas, what they are, how they attract wildlife, their importance for fish, and how to assess...
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Microbial Life: Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake: Web Quest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student WebQuest studying biodiversity, preservation, and natural history. Students act as political advisors exploring Mono Lake's life forms the impact humans have on the environment. After researching the issues, students create a...
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Water Wonders

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the Environmental Education for Kids contains colorful and detailed information on water resources. Site covers fascinating tips and facts, as well as engaging quizzes on the wonderful world of water. Best suited for...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Question of the Day: Anwr Drilling Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will examine two policy positions regarding oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The students also determine their viewpoint on the issue and quantitatively analyze the cases for oil drilling in the ANWR...
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Website
Other

Mother Nature Network: Earth Day: An Animated Tribute

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated review of environmental legislation and events, produced as a commemoration, in 2010, on the forty-year anniversary of the first Earth Day. Includes a timeline of events. [4:40]
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Website
Crown Copyright (UK)

Gov. Uk: Environment Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the environmental protection of England and Wales. Provides research data, business environmental performance, and tips for environmental care.
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Interactive
Other

Freshwater Ecoregions of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy have compiled a comprehensive database about the freshwater regions of the world. Includes great interactive maps to find detailed information about any area of interest. Explore what's...
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Handout
Nature Research

Scitable: Population and Quantitative Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between population genetics and quantitative genetics? This webpage examines both population genetics which concentrates on frequencies of alleles and genotypes and quantitative genetics which deals with the...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sharks in Our Future

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment from Nature, see the value that sharks can have on the tourism industry in an area. [1:41]
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Environmental Preservation Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era.
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Website
Other

Florida International University Libraries: Reclaiming the Everglades

For Students 9th - 10th
Reclaiming the Everglades is a collection of historical documents which, until recently. was only available by appointment at the holding library in Miami. It is comprised of all or part of sixteen collections that focus on the efforts...
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
China is the second largest country in Asia with the largest population in the world. This article discusses China's long history, many inventions, and basic cultural information. China's varied topography is introduced as well as...
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ocean Zones

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about the underocean environment at this site that surveys animals, environmental factors such as light and temperature, currents, animals, plants, and the like.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Energy Resources Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on energy resources. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Ranger Club (Dutch Version)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dutch version of the World Nature Fun's Ranger Club children's site. Students learn about endangered animals in different habitats, obtain pictures through the animal library and play games. Some sections of the resource offer paid...
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Wetlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Canada?s wetlands, what they are and where they are located. Wetlands are divided into two classes: freshwater and saltwater. They are further separated into four main types: ponds, marshes, swamps, and peatbogs. Discover the...
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Unit Plan
Other

Manitoba Model Forest Network: Interaction Within Forest Ecosystems [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This comprehensive Grade 7 Science unit has three chapters on forest ecosystems, natural cycles in a forest, and human interactions with a forest. Each chapter has experiments, activities and questions complete with answers. There are...
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Sheets Island Archipelago

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania Conservancy are deciding who should own a small island in the Susquehanna River, deeded to the city by it's original inhabitant, James McCormick, in 1912 under the conditions...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Animals on the Edge: Elephants

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the threats to elephants? What specific species are in trouble and what can you do about it? These questions are all addressed by this resource.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Energy Cost of Engine Idling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An open-ended modeling exercise for learners about sustainability and energy behaviors and impacts.
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Website
Nature Canada

Threatened and Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an overview that includes statistics of the threatened and endangered species in Canada.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Food Loss and Food Waste

For Students 4th - 8th
Explore the issue of global food loss and food waste.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: To Love the Beautiful: The Story of Texas State Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn much information about the history of Texas and in particular its state parks. Includes suggested reading material and links to related sites.