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Website
NOAA

Noaa: North West Fisheries Science Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page provides access to information about research and conservation efforts to protect and preserve living marine resources.
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Interactive
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Brook Trout Research

For Students 9th - 10th
It is a difficult job to determine the population of fish in a lake. Using a mark-recapture method gives researchers an accurate estimate of the fish population in a lake. As a researcher, your job at this activity, is to capture Brook...
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Website
US Senate

Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Academics @ Aces: Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about a handful of occupations in the field of environmental sciences or natural resources.
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lab 7: Nitrates and Phosphates and Algae, Oh My!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab experiment, in a series of experiments, that investigates fisheries. In this lab, students test the effects of fertilizers and other pollutants on a model ecosystem. Students also examine 2 years of ocean color (chlorophyll...
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Website
Other

Cefas: Our Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A website focusing on the research done by the Center for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture science that focuses on climate change, marine planning, fisheries management, and sustainability. Website includes information about...
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Handout
NOAA

Noaa: Alaska Fisheries Science Center: Pribiloff Whelk

For Students 9th - 10th
Two clear image examples of Pribiloff whelk.
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Unit Plan
My Science Site

Water Works! One Resource Many Users [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource takes a closer look at water withdrawal and instream use in Canada and compares it to other countries. Incorporates subject areas such as science, social studies, language arts, history, geography, math and environmental...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Uses of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use water today.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Hook, Line, and Sinker

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the depletion of edible seafood populations. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Natural Resources of the Lake Pontchartrain

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A collection of lessons focusing on the importance and uses of natural resources. Website specifically focuses on the resources found on Lake Pontchartrain Basin.