Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 6: Drying of the American West
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that explores droughts. This experiment is presented as a case study for the drought conditions in the Colorado River. With this case study, students study the decrease of fresh water...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Introduction to Water Chemistry
Learners are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on water quality issues. Topics include the importance of clean water, the scarcity of fresh water, tap water...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Blog: Tiny Critter Has Seven Sexes
Meet the freshwater Tetrahymena, a single-celled creature that has seven possible sexes. This article presents information from recent research that helps explain how the creature reproduces and how its sex is determined.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: North American Rivers and Their Widths
Rivers are essential to any society. They provide fresh water, recreation, and transportation. Learners will analyze the distribution and relationship among North American rivers using this map from NASA. Background information and...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Salinity and Tides in York River
In this learning activity, students explore tides and salinity from tidal freshwater to high salinity conditions along the York River estuary. They learn how salinity changes with an incoming and outgoing tide, observing the dynamics of...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Education
Excellent, comprehensive site from National Geographic that provides lesson plans, activities, maps, and National Geography Standards. Teachers can find lesson plans based on grade and standard. Covers current issues, for example, global...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Nutrients in an Estuary
An overload of nutrients, called eutrophication (Greek for "good-nutrition"), can be harmful to estuaries. This phenomenon is also referred to as "over-enrichment," or "nutrient pollution". Students will investigate the range of...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Discover the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes include, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. These lakes form the largest fresh water system on earth and they are North America's greatest natural resource. Learn about the different lakes, how they formed,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Bull Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the bull shark that are found in both salt and fresh water. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
Other
The Krib: Control of Red Algae in Freshwater Aquarium
Causes for red algae in the aquarium, eliminating red algae, the role of carbon dioxide, and algae eaters.
Curated OER
[Aerial View of a River Winding Through a Valley of Trees] [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring fresh water can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: The Global Water Sampling Project
By testing your local water quality, you will be able to compare your results with students around the world. Register your class, and follow the project instructions. Additional teacher resources, references, and Ask-an-Expert sources...
Other
Crocodilian Species List
This website offers in-depth information and photos on all living crocodilian species.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Rivers and Streams
Take a close-up look at the world of rivers and streams and discover what lives there and where you can find them through pictures, news, descriptions, and external links.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Lakes and Ponds
Take a close-up look at the world of lakes and ponds and discover what lives and grows there through pictures, news, descriptions, and external links.
Tramline
Tramline: Salt Marshes Field Trip
Travel with your students on a virtual field trip to learn about saltwater marshes!
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Streams and Rivers
Learn about stream and river ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Lakes and Ponds
Learn about lake and pond ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: About the Florida Everglades
Everything you always wanted to know about the Everglades! The Florida Museum of Natural History offers great photos and good information on the many habitat types to be found there.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Water Quality Through Quantative and Qualitative Analysis
By looking at the bottom dwelling macroinvertebrates, students will investigate water quality and habitat quality in this field lab. Students will record the number of creatures found at the bottom of a pond, lake, ditch, stream or river...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability
This collection of five learning modules looks at issues related to environmental change and sustainability. Topics addressed include changes in the atmosphere, soil, water, and biodiversity, and what can be done to counteract this and...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Atlantic Whitefish
Get the facts about the Atlantic whitefish. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that is unique to Canada, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish and Mollusc Fact...
University of California
Ucmp: The World's Biomes
The University of California Museum of Paleontology hosts this site devoted to the study of the earth's biomes, which are the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and adaptations of organisms to...
PBS
Bill Moyers Reports: Earth on Edge
PBS presents this report by Bill Moyer on the current state of the earth. Information is provided on each of the planets ecosystems as well as ways to get involved. You are even able to access portions of the program that was aired.
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