Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Sila: Clue Into Climate Change
The Arctic is where climate is changing at a faster pace than any other place in the world. Explore Water, Earth, Fire, and Air to investigate the basic elements that support all life and learn about the impact climate change is having...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Water, Water Everywhere
Students learn about floods, discovering that different types of floods occur from different water sources, but primarily from heavy rainfall. While floods occur naturally and have benefits such as creating fertile farmland, students...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...
PBS
Pbs: Pov Borders: Environment
Point of View is television's longest running showcase for independent non-fiction films. This particular feature provides insight regarding alternative means of energy, transport, and the consumption of natural resources. Video, games,...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: K Ess3 3: Environmental Solutions
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach ideas on reducing the impact of humans on the environment. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
Other
Nc Department of Energy and Natural Resources: So, Now What Can You Do?
A list of ways people can make good choices in everyday activities so as not to contribute to stormwater pollution.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Photosynthesis Life's Primary Energy Source
This lesson covers the process of photosynthesis and the related plant cell functions of transpiration and cellular respiration. Students will learn how engineers can use the natural process of photosynthesis as an exemplary model of a...
Other
Vitamin C Supplementation
Know the difference between getting enough vitamin C and overdosing, learn how vitamin C helps those with certain health problems, and find out whether or not you should be taking a vitamin C supplement. This site also includes...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Yellow Bat
Clumps of Spanish moss make good daytime roosting places for northern yellow bats. Small groups of males or slightly larger groups of females are often found roosting together in forested areas near a permanent source of water. Learn...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Water Pollution
This image helps highlight the problem of water pollution that can effect various rivers, lakes and other sources of water.
Other
Abc Da Energia
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fluids in Reservoirs
This investigation will help students understand the physical relationships between natural gas, oil, and water in a reservoir and how these relationships can affect recovery.
Other
Florida Dept. Of Education: Conservation of Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
In this learning module, students learn to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify resources that fit into each category. It explains the environmental effects of using nonrenewable resources, such as...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tireless Tides: Extracting Energy From Ocean Tides
Renewable energy is the energy that is extracted from natural sources, such the Sun (solar), earth (geothermal), wind, and water (hydropower). These sources are renewable because they can be replenished by the same natural sources within...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Rivers and Streams
Learn more about Rivers and Streams through this educational resource. This site features photographs, a description, fun facts, and more about this type of freshwater ecosystem.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 2: Thirsty Planet
Second graders learn about the water cycle and the role of water in nature. Through various descriptions of water's journey throughout the world and the lives that depend on it for survival, 2nd graders come to appreciate the importance...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Environment
Through 10 lessons and more than 20 hands-on activities, students are introduced to the concept of an environment and the many interactions within it. As they learn about natural and human-made environments, as well as renewable and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Rolling Blackouts & Environmental Impact
The goal is for the students to understand the environmental design considerations required when generating electricity. The electric power that we use every day at home and work is generated by a variety of power plants. Power plants...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Estuary and the Watershed San Francisco Bay
In this activity, students investigate a large watershed, look for sources of pollution in the watershed, and study the impacts of a rain storm on a watershed and estuary, without going on a field trip. Students investigate the nature of...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Stephen's Woodrat
Juniper trees are the main source of food, water, and shelter for Stephen's Woodrat. Like Red Tree Voles, which feed mostly on Douglas-fir, the Woodrats are able to feed primarily on conifer leaves, which contain chemical compounds -...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Burundi
Facts about Burundi including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Cameroon
Facts about Cameroon including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Module Index
Series of self-guided tutorials covers the topics of water quality, ecosystems, biodiversity, and energy sources including a summary of important concepts as well as a glossary.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...