Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Acid Alert! The Effects of Climate Change on Ocean Ecology
Students answer the question of how does climate change affect ocean ecology? Students explore a wide ranging effects of climate change through this online lab simulation. Lesson plan includes teacher notes, activity worksheets, and...
Other
Earthworks: Jobs
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: You Be the Judge
Study and evaluate a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that reviews jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and assesses environmental and business interests. Research and debate a case argument, and analyze case information in order to make a...
University of Arizona
Pulse: Dawn of New Revolutions
A cross curricular unit focusing on how much and what kinds of foods are produced because of pesticides and genetically engineered foods. Students will investigate the impact on humans due to the new technology in food production. Topics...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Building an Earthquake Resistant Structure
How can you use the engineering design process to build a structure that can stand up to an earthquake?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Solar Stadium Challenge
A project for students to imagine they are writing a proposal for a bid to design and construct a football stadium that is heated by solar power. As a structural engineering, the students will be creating this proposal for a new NFL team...
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E Gfi: Green Roof Design
A project through which teams design a roof made of plant material that conserves both water and heat.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Water Purification Project
A project through which students research the need for clean water, the technologies related to water purification, and design a component for a water purification system to be installed in a developing country.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: A Look Into the Water Treatment Process
Lesson explores water treatment process using techniques of coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Anupam Mishra: The Ancient Ingenuity of Water Harvesting
Video lesson shares information about water harvesting structures used in India today. Anupam Mishra talks about the superiority of these structures built by the people of India's Golden Desert centuries ago compared to modern water...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Water Survivor Class
Lesson addresses the challenge of supplying clean water during times of a shortage and includes a look at the various water-treatment and filtration processes in place to insure a safe water supply.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bioremediation
Explains what bioremediation is, how it works, whether it is a safe process, the length of time it takes, and reasons for doing it. (Updated: September 23, 2011)
Climate Literacy
Clean: Solar House
Students in teams of architects are challenged to build a solar house, containing both active and passive solar components. They design the house, build a model, and test it to determine its ability to use solar energy efficiently.
Other
Think Green: Secret Life of Landfills
Visit this landfill in Florida, and learn about the job of this waste management plant. [1:32]
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls2 5: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Solutions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS2-5: biodiversity and ecosystem services solutions.
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Water Quality #2
Use this case study from the Wheeling Jesuit University and a real world type problem to learn about water pollution and water quality assessment. Lots of supporting material.
Other
National Association of Manufacturers: Home Page
This site is the home page of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a great starting point to learn more about modern manufacturing.
Other
Geotimes: Earth Scientists & National Security
This site has the experiences of real earth scientists. Investigate the experiences of a seismologist, topographic engineer, naval academy professor, oceanography major, meteorologist, and structural geologist.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Geographer
Learn about the career of a geographer, a social scientist that uses knowledge of climate, culture, and topography to address a whole host of problems the world faces. Find out the educational requirements and what the job entails in...
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Independent Television Service: World Without Oil: Lesson Plans
Ten lessons that challenge students to consider the possible reality of a world without oil.
Other
Cdli: Science Fairs Homepage
At this site from the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation there's a monstrous listing of possible science fair projects. You can choose from primary (grades 1-4), elementary (grades 4-6), intermediate (grades 7-9), or senior...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey
A "research and service" organization, the ISGS's "programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education." Read articles, view maps, study old aerial...
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Lund University Libraries: Directory of Open Access Journals
Open access journals are offered in all scholarly and scientific disciplines such as Biology and Life Sciences, History and Archaeology, and Physics and Astronomy. Site offers a search for new titles as well as archived journals....