Travel Document Systems
Tds: The Gambia: History
Read through this graphic about the geography of Gambia, the smallest nation in Africa, to find out its area, natural resources, and environmental concerns, among other information. From CIA World Fact Book.
Other
Modern World History: Introduction to the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the most profound historical event with consequences that changed every aspect of our society. Urbanization, environmental issues, social issues, and migration are just a few areas that changed as a result...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1491 1607: Environmental/health Effects in New World
European arrival in the Americas decimated both indigenous people and previously-flourishing ecosystems.
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...
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Negative Effects of the Industrial Revolution
While the Industrial Revolution generated new opportunities and economic growth, it also introduced pollution and acute hardships for workers.
Other
Center for Columbia River History: Promoting the Study of Columbia River
The Center for Columbia River History contains information about a river that spans seven states and a territory in Canada. Understand the environmental factors that contribute to this river.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Arctic Climate Changing Rapidly
This article from the Environmental News Service gives evidence of global warming in the Arctic region.
Other
Environmental Yellow Pages: Elemental Einsteinium
The history, isotopes, and properties of the element Einsteinium are discussed on this site. Also listed is the atomic weight, atomic number, atomic symbol, and electron configuration.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: William Bartram
Biographical profile makes note of the life and career of environmental literature author, William Bartram.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Cuba: The Accidental Eden
You can watch this fascinating video about Cuba, a country that was restricted politically and economically for the past 50 years. Due to the restriction of tourists, Cuba has remained open to wildlife, and a wonderful and beautiful...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Be an Energy Saver
Find out what you can do to be an energy saver and help slow global warming.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Be an Energy Saver
Find out what you can do to be an energy saver and help slow global warming.
PBS
Pbs: Now With Bill Moyers: Troubled Waters: Brief History of the Clean Water Act
Find the background of the legislation that resulted in the Clean Water Act in 1972, and read about the results of that legislation.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The American Civil War: An Environmental View
The telling of the Civil War from an ecological view from the National Humanities Center. The toll of life taken of young men and animals, the devastation of cities, towns, farmland, trees, and forests - all these factors are discussed...
Choices Program, Brown University
The Choices Program: History and Current Events
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
Other
The History of the Green Party
An overview of the beginnings and development of the Green Movement originating in New Zealand and Australia, then spreading worldwide.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Largest Oil Spill in u.s. History Continues
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has surpassed the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster. Briefly discussed is criticism of the Obama administration for not acting quickly enough. Described are the efforts by BP oil to stop the oil leak, effects...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Margaret Mead
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Margaret Mead, noted anthropologist and prolific author.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Conservation, Preservation, and the National Parks [Pdf]
Articles in which students explore the history of conservation and environmentalism in America and the modern controversy surrounding it while simultaneously exploring public perception and policy. Includes small group activity and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Clean Air Act (United States)
Wikipedia offers extensive information on the history and amendments to the Clean Air Act of the United States.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Love Canal Collection
This illustrated history surveys the infamous Love Canal chemical contamination environmental disaster of the 1970s.
Purdue University
Purdue University: A Basic Overview of Aquaculture [Pdf]
A vocational discussion of aquaculture that includes a history of the field, its environmental impact, use of water, and the like. (Published in 1900.)
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Twentieth Century Todmorden
This exhibit looks at the twentieth century history of the Don Valley, which is located in central Toronto and has played a key role in its development and sense of place. Todmorden Mills is frequented by school groups, tourists, Toronto...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Nicotine Addiction
From the Yale-New Haven Teacher's Institute, comprehensive history of tobacco, the tobacco industry, and tobacco-related illnesses.