
APRIL 22nd
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of the sites listed were active as of March 14, 2008. The evaluation is by the
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http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html
A huge site on Earth
Day. Sections: Planet Pals Pages, Eco Helpers, Earth day
Learning, Earth Learning, World Peace, Fun for Kids, Parent/Teachers and
more. Each section is packed with
information and ideas for activities. An
outstanding site. Excellent
ACCESS
EXCELLENCE MYSTERY
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot/
“Interactive, online scientific mysteries developed by
Access Excellence for classroom use. The mysteries encourage student
problem-solving and inquiry.” AE Mysteries: Two Forks,
ACTION BIOSCIENCE
http://www.actionbioscience.org/
Promotes
bioscience literacy by providing information on several issues in environmental
sciences. Presents seven bioscience
challenges. Sections: Biodiversity,
Environment, Genomics, Biotechnology, Evolution, New Frontiers, Education and a
section in Spanish. Click on Lesson
Directory for a long list of lesson plans on these topics. Excellent Also in Lesson Plans section
ALL
ABOUT ANIMALS
http://www.suelebeau.com/animals.htm
A page of links for
elementary students on animals and insects.
Excellent
http://www.suelebeau.com/energy.htm
A
page of links to websites on energy and renewables. Suitable for elementary students. Excellent
http://www.suelebeau.com/environment.htm
A
page of links to websites on the environment. Suitable for elementary students. Excellent
http://www.suelebeau.com/rainforest.htm
A page of links for
elementary students on the rainforest.
Excellent
http://library.thinkquest.org/28022/
A
site for students by students on rivers and river ecosystems. Sections:
Physical Aspects of Rivers, Case Studies and Rivers of the World. More detailed than it looks at first. Suitable for students in grades 5-8. Excellent
AMAZON INTERACTIVE
http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
This
site has two sections. Geography of the
Ecuadorian Amazon provides basic information on the rainforest in
AQUIFER VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP NEW!
http://www.spokaneaquifer.org/vft/trailhead.htm
“On this field trip, you'll learn amazing things about
water. For example, if you were asked what an aquifer is, or what you know
about the hydrologic cycle, could you answer? Well you'll know this and a whole
lot more by the end of this trip, so get ready for some fun exploration!
You
will learn why and how it is important to protect the source of your drinking
water, and some unique details about the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie
Aquifer, one of the great wonders of the world!” Excellent
ARCTICA – AN
ONLINE MYSTERY
http://www.accessexcellence.org/arc/
Students are challenged to solve the mystery of what
happened to the stranded polar expedition Arctica in 1834. Three people use crew journals, diaries,
tests, artifacts and more to solve the mystery.
Can your students? Note: This was
a competition in 1997 but all the elements remain for students to solve the
mystery today. Excellent
BBC SCIENCE AND NATURE: ANIMALS NEW!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/
A
huge site with a variety of information and activities including games, videos
and more. Highlights: World on the Move,
Explore Nature
BIOMES/ECOSYSTEMS LINKS
http://www.geocities.com/mddavis53/Ecosystems.html
A
full page of links to sites on different biomes. Sections:
General Sites, Desert, Tundra, Polar & Mountainous Regions, Rain
Forest, Chaparral, Savanna & Grasslands, Temperate Deciduous
BRIDGE –
This
is a huge resource for teachers on marine education and conservation. Contains lesson
plans, activities, informative
sections, contests, and much more. An
outstanding site. Excellent.
BUILD-A-PRAIRIE –
ON THE PRAIRIE
http://www.rbff-education.org/cgi-bin/search/rbff.cgi?ID=981491855
An examination of the prairie habitat including the
interactive game Build-a-Prairie. Also
includes: Live from the Prairie, Field Guide to the Prairie, Curriculum
Goodies, Experience the Prairie, and Researching the Prairie. Excellent
CENTER FOR
IMPROVED SCIENCE
http://www.k12science.org/currichome.html
CIESE sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects
that teachers throughout the world can use to enhance their curriculum through
compelling use of the Internet. We focus on projects that utilize realtime data
available from the Internet, and collaborative projects that utilize the
Internet's potential to reach peers and experts around the world. Below is a
catalog of projects that are currently being or have been sponsored by CIESE .
Each project has a brief description and links to the National Science
Standards and NCTM math standards it supports.”
Current projects
include: Down the Drain: How Much Water
Do You Use?, The Global Water Sampling Project, Bucket Buddies, Take a Dip: The
Water in Our Lives, Population Growth, Air Pollution: What’s the Solution?, and
more. Check out the Teacher Materials
for lesson plans. Outstanding.
Excellent
http://www.childrenoftheearth.org/
Information by and for children on the earth and the
environment. Sections: Creative Kids,
Amazing Animals, Powerful Plants, Native Wisdom, Eco-Careers, Earth Issues,
Awesome Activities, Great Books, and Nature Programs. Includes several knowledge-testing games and
a Teacher’s section with several classroom activities. Excellent
CONGO
http://www.congogorillaforest.com/congohome
“Welcome to the
Wildlife Conservation Society's online tour of the amazing
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE –
Information
for students on saving wildlife.
Sections: Get the Facts, Teachers Table (includes Curriculum Units),
Wild Games, Web of Life (online book), Worldwide Wolves, Defend It!, and Cool
Stuff. Excellent
DESERTS: NOT
JUST FOR LIZARDS NEW!
http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/rsampedro/index.html
Links
to information about deserts. Sections:
What is a Desert?, Types of Deserts, What Causes Deserts?, Deserts of the
World, Desert Plants, Desert Animals, Culminating Activities and Desert Links
& Resources. Sections include
Lesson Plans and Activities.
Excellent
DRAGONFLY TV – LIVING THINGS
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/livingthings.html
Investigations
and video clips for kids on a variety of living things and nature topics such
as: Baby Animals, Dolphins, Colorblind Dogs, Horse Ears,
EARTH 911 – MAKING EVERY
http://www.earth911.org/master.asp
A
huge site with information on recycling, hazardous wastes, air pollution, water
quality, and more. Plus in your zip code
for information on where to recycle or turn in hazardous wastes in your
community. Outstanding. Excellent
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/
Includes: History; Adopt a
Rainforest Animal; Games; Downloads; Earth Songs; Earth Day Activities;
Stories; Coloring Pages; Word Searches; Crafts; Clip Art; Links and more. Excellent
EARTH
http://www.preschooleducation.com/searth.shtml
Twenty-six
songs for Earth Day for preschool and primary school students. Each includes new lyrics for familiar
tunes. Excellent
EARTH
http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18
A list of activities for K-6 grade children for
Earth Day. Excellent
EARTH PULSE – CONSERVATION
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/
A
site from National Geographic on conservation.
Themes: Ocean, Climate, Energy, Fresh Water, Technology, Wild Lands,
Population, Heroes, Humans & Habitat, Wild Species, Ecosystems, Virtual Worlds,
News, Wildworld Sights & Sounds, and Earthpulse Expeditions. Excellent
THE EARTH’S BIRTHDAY PROJECT – EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT THE EARTH
http://www.earthsbirthday.org/
Student/teacher focused site celebrating the planet
through hands-on projects. Includes:
Celebrate!, Butterflies & Bugs, Big gift, Bug Shop, Zwibbles, Earth’s Birthday Card and more. Excellent
EARTHFORCE NEW URL!
The main focus of the site is the protection of the local watershed. The site provides schools with the information necessary to conduct water testing of their own. In the process they develop life-long habits of active citizenship and environmental stewardship. Includes several programs and activities to get students involved in their local environment. Excellent
ECOLOGY.COM
News,
articles, quotes, and more. Sections:
News Links, Feature Stories, Origins of Life, Ecology Today, Earth at a Glance,
Ecoscene, About Ecology, Links, Quotes, and InfoKiosk. Includes: Test Your EQ!, a Students’ Corner,
and Ecology Radio. Excellent
A
huge site on environmental issues. Looks
at the problems of disappearing habitat, ecosystem management, waste
management, and much, much more. Scroll
down for the large list of topics.
Excellent
EEK! ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/
Information and activities for kids on the
environment. Sections: Nature Notes, Our
Earth, Cool Stuff, Get a Job, The Riddler, and Teacher Pages. Excellent
THE
http://www.firstenergycorp.com/kids/index.html
A
site to teach children about electricity and energy. Sections: What’s It All About?, Let’s Explore
Energy, Energy Efficiency, Play It Safe, Energy Fun Factory, and Glossary. Excellent
THE
ELECTRONIC NATURALIST
“The Electronic Naturalist is a new on-line education
program providing a weekly environmental education unit. Each unit has artwork,
text, activities, additional web sites, plus online access to a professional
naturalist. Two reading levels are available for grades K-3 (Quick Read) and
4-8 (Full Read).” Click on Topics at the top for a list of the topics
and activities. Excellent
ENATURE.COM
Field guides on animals, insects, trees and more. Online field guides include: Amphibians,
Birds, Butterflies, Fishes, Insects, Mammals, Native Plants, Reptiles,
Seashells, Seashore Creatures, Spiders, Trees and Wildflowers. There are also Birding Tips, Ask an Expert,
Threatened and Endangered (lists of species by region), Backyard Habitats and
more. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIE.COM
http://www.endangeredspecie.com/
“EndangeredSpecie.com
is dedicated to providing all the best endangered species information,
links, books, and publications regarding rare and endangered species.
This site also includes information about conservation efforts and endangered
species organizations that are dedicated to saving and preserving the world's
most endangered wildlife and plant life.”
Sections: Causes of Endangerment, Why Save
Endangered Species?, Endangered Species in Your State, Ways You Can Help
Endangered Species (note: not a request for donations), Interesting Endangered
Species Facts, Endangered Species Profiles & Photo Gallery, Laws That Protect
Endangered Species, Endangered Species Organizations, Books on Endangered
Species. Endangered Species Case Studies, Kids Endangered Species Corner, and
Teacher’s Endangered Species Page.
Outstanding. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES FACTBOOK - A THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005770/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on endangered and threatened species. Sections: Utilities, What, Profiles, Causes,
Help! (What You Can Do), Interactivity, Media Gallery (photos) and Teacher’s
World.
The
Teacher’s section includes classroom activities and the Interactivity
section includes quizzes, crosswords and puzzles. Excellent
ENDANGERED
SPECIES FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/endanger/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on
endangered species. “Although endangered species refers to both the plant
and animal kingdoms, this field trip's focus is endangered animals. How many
species have made their way onto the endangered species list and how many have
completely disappeared in the past fifty years? What efforts are being made to
protect animals and what can you do to help?”
Teacher Resources includes
links to related websites. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/endangsp.html
A list of links about
endangered species. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in
Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESOURCES ON THE WORLD
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/endangered.htm
Links
to resources on endangered species for elementary students. Includes several
categories. Includes a Teacher’s
Resources section with links and lesson plans.
Excellent
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A
gateway site for the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs as well as
different forms of energy. Click on
Education under Topics for a huge number of classroom resources and lesson plans on energy. An outstanding site. Excellent
ENERGY – HEAT, LIGHT
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/heatener.html
A list of links about
energy. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in
Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
ENERGY QUEST
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html
Huge energy site for students. Categories include: Games;
THE ENERGY PLANET – A
THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004471/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on energy. Sections
include: Traditional Energy, Future Energy, Biographies, Experiments, How It
Works, Cultures, and General. Each
section includes multimedia with photos and video clips. Note: The Scroll Down English button does NOT
work. Click on English in the list of
languages at the bottom of the introductory screen. Excellent
THE ENERGY STORY NEW!
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html#table
An
online book about energy. Includes 20
chapters on different types of energy such as Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Hydro
Power, etc. Outstanding. A good resource for upper elementary and
up. Excellent
THE ENVIROLINK NETWORK
A
portal for an enormous number of environmental website links. With topics from Agriculture to Wildlife,
this is a huge resource. Includes:
Envirolink
ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION LINKS – CLASSROOM RESOURCES
http://eelink.net/classroomresources-directories.html
Large list of topics with environmental education
resources and materials. Excellent
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS NETWORK NEW!
An online news source for
environmental news. Sections: Top
Stories, Wildlife, Agriculture, Ecosystems, Energy, Business, Climate,
Pollution,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek1/environ.htm
A list of links about the
environment. Suitable for elementary
students. Excellent
ENVIRONMENTAL
SITES ON THE INTERNET
http://www.ima.kth.se/im/envsite/envsite.htm
A huge list of links to environmental sites on the
Internet. In the left column, scroll
down to the subject index. Definitely
worth checking out. Excellent
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT –
CORAL REEFS MODULE
A learning module for grades 7-12 on the environment of the coral
reefs. Sections: Biodiversity, Climate
Change, Coral Reefs, Remote Sensing, Situation and Spheres. Students use real data to solve problems. Excellent
42EXPLORE
SITES
ANIMAL HOMES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://42explore.com/animhom.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on animal homes including activities and
webquests. Excellent
ANIMAL TRACKS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/animaltracks.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on animal tracks including activities and
webquests. Excellent
BATS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/bats.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on bats including activities and
webquests. Excellent
BEARS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/bears.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on bears including activities and
webquests. Excellent
BEES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/bees.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on bees including activities and
webquests. Excellent
BIRDS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/birds.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on birds including activities and
webquests. Excellent
BUTTERFLIES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/butter.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on butterflies including activities and
webquests. Excellent
CAVES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/caves.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on caves including activities and
webquests. Excellent
CORAL REEFS 42EXPLORE
Basic
information for upper elementary students on coral reefs including activities
and webquests. Excellent
DESERTS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/deserts.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on deserts including activities and webquests. Excellent
DROUGHT 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore2.com/drought.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on drought including activities and
webquests. Excellent
ELECTRICITY 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/electric.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on electricity including activities and
webquests. Excellent
FARMING 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/farming.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on farming including activities and
webquests. Excellent
FLOODS AND FLOODING 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore2.com/flood.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on floods and flooding including activities
and webquests. Excellent
FROGS AND TOADS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/frogs.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on frogs and toads including activities and
webquests. Excellent
GLOBAL WARMING – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/globewrm.htm
Basic
information plus activities and webquests on global warming. Excellent
HEDGEHOG 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/hedghog.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on hedgehogs including activities and
webquests. Excellent
HORSES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/horse.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on horses including activities and
webquests. Excellent
INSECTS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/insects.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on insects including activities and
webquests. Excellent
INVASIVE SPECIES – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/invasive.htm
Basic
information for students on invasive species.
Includes activities and webquests.
Excellent
MARSUPIALS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/marsupial.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on marsupials including activities and
webquests. Excellent
OWLS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/owls.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on owls including activities and
webquests. Excellent
POLAR REGIONS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/polar.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on polar regions including activities and
webquests. Excellent
POND LIFE 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/pond.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on life in ponds including activities and
webquests. Excellent
PRAIRIES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/prairie.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on prairie habitats including activities
and webquests. Excellent
RECYCLE, REDUCE & REUSE – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/recycle.htm
Basic
information on recycling plus activities and webquests. Excellent
RIVERS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/rivers.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on rivers including activities and
webquests. Excellent
TIDE POOLS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/tidepool.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on tide pools including activities and
webquests. Excellent
TREES AND FORESTS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/treesforests.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on trees and forests including activities
and webquests. Excellent
TURTLES AND TORTOISES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/turtle.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on turtles and tortoises including
activities and webquests. Excellent
WATER 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/water.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on water including activities and
webquests. Excellent
WETLANDS – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/wetland.htm
Basic
information on wetlands along with activities and webquests. Excellent
WHALES AND DOLPHINS 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/whale.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on whales and dolphins including activities
and webquests. Excellent
WHERE DO ANIMALS LIVE? NEW!
http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal/whose-toes/regions/the-world.html
A
map and links showing which animals live in which type of habitat. For elementary students. Good
WIND 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/wind.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on wind including activities and
webquests. Excellent
WOLVES 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/wolves.htm
Basic
information for elementary students on wolves including activities and
webquests. Excellent
http://sln.fi.edu/weather/index.html
Build your own weather station, learn about weather
technologies and check the weather anywhere.
From the Franklin Institute.
Sections: Hot Air Over Water, Make Your Own Weather Station, Weather
Right Now, Weather Events, Radar, Lightning, Weather Satellites, Weather
Activities, and Weather Hotlist.
Excellent
FRESH WATER
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/water.htm
Links
to resources on the water cycle and water resources for elementary students by
category. Includes Teacher Resources
with links to websites and lesson plans.
Excellent
GEOGRAPHY ACTION!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/
A National Geographic site
for children on geography and the environment.
The current theme is Migration: The Human Journey. Past themes were: Biodiversity, Conservation,
Habitats, Population, Rivers and U.S. Public Lands. Includes a wealth of resources including
articles and lesson plans. Excellent
GEOGRAPHY ACTION! HABITATS
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/
“Beginning just beyond the window, and
extending past the boundaries of your town or city across the Earth's surface,
an amazing variety of habitats awaits—along with the plants and animals that
live in them. Start exploring them with
our Introduction. Then, get to know your "home" by identifying which
of these habitat types you live in or near: Cities and Suburbs - Deserts and
Tundra - Forests -
http://www-geoimages.berkeley.edu/GeoImages.html
Groups of geo-images you can interact with. Click on the image, when the cursor turns
into a bulls-eye, move it slowly across the image to move up, down, right,
left, pan around or zoom in and out.
Includes
GETTING
GREEN FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/green/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on
ways humans can protect the Earth. “Getting Green is all about what we as humans
can do to minimize our negative impact on our planet Earth. Our dirt is filled
with life. The sun warms our vegetable garden, the rains feed our plants, our
plants provide food and oxygen, and so it goes. Organisms in the soil break
down the plants and provide nutrients, creating a rich soil in which they can
grow. Did you know that in a handful of dirt, there are as many living
micro-organisms as there are people on the planet?” The Teacher’s Resources includes
related website links. Excellent
GF AWESOME
http://www.gfawesome.org./homepage_flash.html
The kids site from
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH EXPLORER
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/
“At
this Web site, you can explore scientific data relating to the atmosphere, the
oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living organisms in all
these domains. You’ll also get a sense of how scientists study natural
phenomena—how researchers gather evidence, test theories, and come to
conclusions.” Sections:
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere, Biosphere, and Global Effects. Includes maps, graphs, glossary, questions
about each section. Suitable for grades
7 and up. Excellent
THE GLOBAL
WATER SAMPLING PROJECT
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/waterproj/index.shtml
“From
March 27 until
All
students are welcome to participate, however, it is recommended for high school
students (ages 14-18) due to the nature of the tests required for the project.
There is no fee to participate, however, please read the "Project
Instructions" area prior to registering for participation.” Includes
classroom activities and lesson plans.
Excellent
The
gateway to information on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Click on ReefEd for resources for teachers
and students. A wealth of information. Excellent
THE GREAT
PLANT ESCAPE
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/
“My name is
Bud. My good friend Sprout and I are helping Detective LePlant on his search.
You will find that plants are an important part of your life. We will need your
help to find clues, do experiments, and solve problems as we journey into the
world of plants. He promises lots of fun, but remember, we're here to solve a
mystery!” There are six cases to
solve. Each has a Case Brief, Facts,
Mysteries and Activities. Excellent
HABITATS/BIOMES – ENCHANTED LEARNING
http://www.zoomschool.com/biomes/
Information
for primary students on habitats.
Provides a basic explanation of what constitutes a habitat. Click on each of the habitats in the colored
blocks for printouts to color and information specific to each. Excellent
HABITATS/LANDFORMS – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/habitats.html
A list of links about
habitats and landforms. Suitable for
elementary students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
THE HEADBONE
http://www.headbone.com/derby/eco/
An Internet research learning
adventure. Uses the Internet to research
the environment. Includes a Teacher’s
Guide. Sections: Yamquats Ahoy!; Where
the Vacuumoose Roam; Tree Huggin’ Flower Power; The Orca Smorgasbord; Solar So
Good; Pollen Nation; and The Green Landfill Blues. Excellent
HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
http://www.epa.gov/highschool/index.htm
A
portal to a huge amount of environmental information for high school
students. Sections: Air, Waste &
Recycling, Water, Conservation, Ecosystems, Your Neighborhood and Health &
Safety. A huge amount of
information. Excellent
IN SEARCH OF THE
WAYS OF KNOWING TRAIL – A VIRTUAL TRIP THROUGH THE
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/wok/index_f4.html
An animated game where you travel to central Africa to
follow a trail through the
IT’S ELECTRIFYING!
http://sln.fi.edu/qa99/spotlight3/index.html
An
online exhibit from the Franklin Institute on electricity. Sections:
JOURNEY
NORTH – A GLOBAL STUDY OF WILDLIFE MIGRATION
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
“Journey
North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal
change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across
http://www.elements.nb.ca/kids/index.htm
Fun
environmental activities such as Calculate Your Ecological Footprint, Forest
Adventures and Which Future Would You Choose?.
A bilingual site with all sections in both English and French. Excellent
http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm
A
page of links to information from the World Wildlife fund about endangered
species. Sections include: Endangered Species Fact sheets, What’s Your Biodiversity IQ Quiz, U.S.
Ecoregional Map, Sizing Up Species and more.
Excellent
THE LIVING
http://www.pbs.org/edens/index.html
A
PBS series on wilderness areas around the world and the ecosystems there. Currently, Glacier Bay in
LIVING THINGS
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/
Informational
activities from the Franklin Institute.
A gateway to information on the environment and man’s role. Sections: Individuals, Families,
Neighborhoods, and The Circle of Life.
Each section has a large number of links to other sites. Excellent
MARINE
http://www.npca.org/marine_and_coastal/
Information on the different
marine and coastal environments. Sections: Coral Reefs: Rainforests of
the Sea; Marine Wildlife: Creatures of the Deep; Beaches and Coastal Habitats;
and Wetlands: Our Priceless Ecosystems. Suitable for elementary to junior
high grades. Excellent
THE NATURAL WORLD: ENVIRONMENT –
ARTICLES
http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/science/environment-index.html
Links
to articles from the New York Times on the environment and environmental
issues. Includes: Statistics, Videos,
Diagrams, Maps, Issues in Depth, Special Sections and Web Resources. Excellent
NATURE.
http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/
From
the National Park Service, a look at ecosystems. Sections: Ecosystem Management &
Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Integrated
NEIGHBORHOODS: ECOSYSTEMS, BIOMES
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html
Information
on the different types of ecosystems from the Franklin Institute. Excellent
OBSERVING A CORAL REEF
http://www.eduweb.com/jason/index.html
A
JASON project in which students study a coral reef using data recorded between
1993 and 1997 to determine changes.
Students compare images from 1993 and 1997 to determine changes. Note: This ties in with other JASON projects. Excellent
OCEAN ADVENTURE – FROM DEEP
SPACE TO
http://library.thinkquest.org/18828/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on hydrothermal vents deep in the ocean floor. Viewers join the scientists as they climb
into the submersible
OCEAN
CONSERVANCY
http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Resource for teachers and students on marine
conservation topics. Huge amount of
information on the oceans, water pollution, marine wildlife and more. Note: We could not locate the lesson plans
included in previous years. Excellent
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/expeditions/climate/
Photo-documentary
expeditions around the world looking at different habitats and what is
happening with them. Expeditions:
ONLINE METEOROLOGY GUIDES
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/home.rxml
“The Online Meteorology Guide is a collection of
web-based instructional modules that use multimedia technology and the dynamic
capabilities of the web. These resources incorporate text, colorful diagrams,
animations, computer simulations, audio and video to introduce fundamental
concepts in the atmospheric sciences. Selected pages link to (or will soon link
to) relevant classroom activities and current weather products to reinforce
topics discussed in the modules and allow the user to apply what has been
learned to real-time weather data.” For high school classes. Sections: Light & Optics, Clouds &
Precipitation, Forces & Winds, Air Masses & Fronts, Weather
Forecasting, Severe Storms, Hurricanes, El Niño (see separate entry in list),
and Hydrologic Cycle. Note: See also
ONLINE METEOROLOGY CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES.
Excellent
THE
http://www.miamisci.org/orinoco/index.html
“The
very first vision of the
PASSPORT TO
THE RAINFOREST
http://passporttoknowledge.com/rainforest/intro.html
Explore the tropical rainforest guided by expert
biologists. Sections: Geosystem (What
are rainforests, etc.), Ecosystem (images and information on the flora and
fauna), Researchers (Meet the scientists, study field journals, etc.), Interact
(the classroom can interact with the field –Note: Doesn’t seem to be operating
this year), Resources (multimedia guide to resources on the rainforest), and
Educators (special section for teachers with lesson plans and a kit to order).
Outstanding. Excellent
PESTWORLD
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/home.html
A site
for kids on pests such as insects and rodents.
Sections: Amazing Pests, Threats & Prevention, Learning Games, Send
a Pestcard and For Teachers (includes lesson plans and
classroom resources). Excellent
PLANET DIARY
http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/index.html
A look at current natural or human-caused phenomena
occurring around the world. Events
include: volcanic eruptions, large fires, disease outbreaks, storms,
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, algae blooms, astronomical observations, flora,
fauna, drought, oil spills and more.
Updated weekly. Includes an
archive so events can be tracked, satellite images and background information
on each phenomena. Sections: Current
Phenomena, Universal Measurements (time, location, maps), Phenomena
Backgrounders, Calendar and a Guide to Planet Diary. Excellent
POLLUTION LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/pollute.html
A
full page of links to sites dealing with pollution. Sections: Research/Informational Sites,
Online Lesson Plans, Online Activities, Offline Lesson Plans, and Offline
Activities. Excellent
THE QUEST FOR LESS - A
TEACHER’S GUIDE TO REDUCING, REUSING
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/quest/index.htm
“The Quest for Less provides hands-on lessons and
activities, enrichment ideas, journal writing assignments, and other
educational tools related to preventing and reducing trash. Each chapter
includes one or more fact sheets providing background information on each
topic. In addition, each chapter includes an index showing the grade ranges,
subject areas, and skills used for each activity to help teachers select the
appropriate activities.” For
grades K-6. Excellent
RAIN FOREST
FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/rainforest/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on the
rainforest. “Rainforests have been around for
millions of years, and yet in the very brief span of half a century, mankind
has destroyed a huge portion of the world's rainforests. On a daily basis,
acres and acres more disappear. This field trip takes a look at what a
rainforest is and why it is an important ecosystem, the animals and peoples of
the rainforest, what types of rainforests there are, and provides some ideas
that students can do to actively participate in protecting the remaining
rainforests.” The Teacher’s
Resources section has related website links.
Excellent
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/rforest.html
A list of links about the
rain forest. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in
Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
RAINFOREST
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/index.cfm
“The mission of the Rainforest
RAINFOREST HEROES:
http://www.rainforestheroes.com/kidscorner/
A
colorful site on what kids can do and are doing to save the Earth. Sections: Kid’s Action, Heroes Corner, Jungle
Gym, About Rainforests, Protect-an-Acre and Teacher’s Lounge. You can view the video Forest Family
Forever online or order it.
Excellent
RECYCLING – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/recycle.html
A list of links about
recycling. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in
Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
RIVERS OF
http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers/index.htm
“Rivers of
Life is a full model for contextual
learning; a flood of projects, adventures, and resources to help K-12 teachers
and students learn about and from their watershed.” Sections:
SALT MARSHES
FIELD TRIPS
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/salt/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on
salt marshes. “Students will be introduced to
the coastal environment through participation in a field study of the beach, dunes,
estuary, and salt marsh habitats.” The Teacher’s Resources section has related
website links. Excellent
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
A fun site from the US Dept of Agriculture on science and
the environment. “Sci4Kids is a
series of stories about what scientists do here at the ARS. Geared to kids
about 8 to 13 years old, it is produced by the ARS Information Staff in
You may be a student today but may
already be on your way to a career in science or farming or computers. Or maybe
you're curious about some of the strange creatures that share the planet with
you. (Other than your brother or sister.)
Science is not something far away in a
laboratory. It's wired right into your daily life--to the food you eat, the
clothes you wear, the water you drink. Whatever your interest in science, we
hope Sci4Kids will help you find out that it can be fun as well as informative.” Click on things in the picture to go to the
sections. Includes: Environment, Soil,
Plants, Animals, High Tech, Nutrition, Insects, Farming, Science Careers, Test
Tubes, Weird Science,
SEA TURTLE RESTORATION PROJECT NEW!
http://seaturtles.org/index.php
The
site for a group trying to protect and research sea turtles. Click on Students and Teachers for Lesson
Plans, Fact Sheets and much more.
Excellent
SHADES OF GREEN: EARTH’S
FORESTS – A THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/17456/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on the world’s forests.
Extensive information on Forest Types, Forest Life, Forest Importance,
Forest Threats, Time, and more. Check
out the Teacher’s Area for lesson plans.
Excellent
http://www.smogcity.com/welcome.htm
“
THE SOLAR COOKING ARCHIVE
Solar
cooking is being used to save energy, especially in parts of the world where
resources are scarce. This site shows
how to cook using solar stoves, the different kinds and more. Sections: News, Plans (designs), Multimedia
(photos, audio clips, slide show), Resources, Documents, and Discussion. Excellent
THE
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/sonoran/index.html
“What
our ancestors called a wasteland, we now know is the last great treasure in the
continental
TAIGA – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/taiga.html
A list of links about the
taiga. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
TEMPERATE
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/forest/index.htm
An online field guide for middle school students on
temperate forest biomes. “Young
children are in tune with their environment. They notice the seasonal changes
occurring around them and studying the temperate forest biome or deciduous
forest presents a meaningful way to engage them in a variety of cross
curricular learning activities. The
following areas can be explored through looking at the temperate forest
biome:…” The Teacher’s Resources
section has related website links.
Excellent
TERRA
“Terra,” Latin for land, is the name of the Earth
Observing System (EOS)
flagship satellite, launched on
TRASH TO
TREASURE – RECYCLING CRAFTS
http://craftsforkids.about.com/library/bltrashtr.htm
“Learn how you can creatively recycle baby food jars,
paper bags, orphaned socks, and several other items. Enjoy this ever-growing
list of great ideas for using the things you might normally throw away to
create great craft projects, games, and more.”
Uses throwaways such as
oatmeal boxes, buttons, soda cans and more to make fun crafts. Excellent
TUNDRA– LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/tundra.html
A list of links about the
tundra. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
Join the Club and learn a lot
about the environment. Topics: Air,
Water, You and Your Environment, Plants & Animals, and Garbage &
Recycling. Includes Games, Activities,
Information, Drawing and Coloring Pages, a Teacher’s Section and more. Excellent
http://endangered.fws.gov/kids/index.html
Includes
a slide show, activity sheets, quiz, suggested classroom activities, suggested
lesson ideas, Species in the Spotlight and more. Excellent
VIRTUAL
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~kpt/terraquest/va/
For
two weeks in 1995, the scientific ship
Ship’s
Log, Expeditions, Ecology, Science, History and Guidebook. Excellent
http://www-geoimages.berkeley.edu/GeoImages/QTVR/QTVR.html
QuickTime Virtual Reality
images of
VIRTUAL RIVER – ONLINE GEOLOGY
http://vcourseware5.calstatela.edu/VirtualRiver/
“Welcome
to VirtualRiver. Here you will
find two interactive exercises designed to help you learn about river processes
like discharge, flooding, and flood frequency. Each activity requires you to
make careful observations and measurements, do simple calculations, and answer
questions about your work. A "Certificate of Completion" will be
available to you at the end of each activity.”
Suitable for upper
elementary and up. Excellent
WATCHING OVER THE WORLD – TIME FOR
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/story/0,6079,56763,00.html
“Who's the latest
environmental hero? YOU! Check out your green ideas, real hometown heroes, poll
questions and more all-new stuff!” Includes:
You Be the Hero (kids tell how they help the environment), Hometown Heroes
(profiles of kids who are “heroes”), Ask a Hero, Tour of Heroes and more. Very colorful site. Excellent
WELCOME TO
RECYCLE
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
WETLANDS– LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/wetlands.html
A list of links about
wetlands. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson Plans section.
Excellent
WHAT’S IT LIKE WHERE YOU LIVE?
Learn about biomes and
ecosystems. Biomes of the World:
Rainforest, Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Temperate, Grasslands. Freshwater Ecosystems: Rivers & Streams,
Ponds & Lakes, Wetlands. Saltwater Ecosystems: Shorelines, Temperate Oceans,
WORLD BIOMES NEW!
“WorldBiomes.com is a site covering 5
of the major world biomes. What's a biome? Biomes are the various regions
of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and
flora. Scientists argue on the exact number, or different types of biomes in
existence. As it is with everything in nature, similar biomes of often
exhibit unique qualities which set them apart, but are not enough to
distinguish them completely from the others. A rainforest may contain an
area which would not be that dissimilar from a wetland, or a desert may contain
an unusual number of plants and wildlife, but not enough to make it into a
grassland.
We will then attempt to provide you with various
sub-divisions and examples of the 5 types of biomes we have chosen to cover, so
that you may attain a better understanding of the relationships and features
distinguishing one type of biome from another.”
Excellent
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ADVENTURE IN
THE RAINFOREST
http://teach.fcps.net/trt4/rainforest.htm
Links to a large number of resources. Divided into Student Resources and Teacher
Resources. Very Good
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/airjunk/index.html
A fun site for kids on making air particle detectors
and the kinds of particles they will find.
Very Good
AMAZONIA: DISCOVER THE HIDDEN
http://library.thinkquest.org/28368/ingles/mapa.shtm?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site that explores the History, Physical Geography, Human
Geography, and Biological Geography of the Amazon including the major
environmental issues such as oil extraction, drug trafficking, etc. Very Good
AMERICAN
RIVERS – RESTORE, PROTECT, ENJOY
A river conservation site. Sections include: River Conservation,
Resources, Take Action, and Newsroom.
Click on the photo at the top for video clips about rivers and river
restoration. Click on Resources, then
River ABC’s for information and activities for kids. Also a River Curriculum for teachers. Very Good
THE ANIMAL DIVERSITY
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Click
on the animals for the animal class: Mammals, Fishes, Marine Animals,
Echinoderms, Birds, and Amphibians. Each
section discusses what makes each class unique and the many species and
subspecies. Very Good
AQUARIUS –
“Aquarius is an underwater laboratory
and home to scientists for missions up to 10 days long, but to call Aquarius a
home is like calling the space shuttle Discovery a mode of transportation.
Aquarius is made to withstand the pressure of ocean depths to 120 feet deep.
Presently, Aquarius is located in a sand patch adjacent to deep coral reefs in the
THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – A SPECIAL
REPORT
http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/ANWR/
Information about the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge and the current debate about drilling for oil
there. “What follows in this Special
Report is a description of the Refuge and its future as seen by the conflicting
parties in the controversy. The designers of ArcticCircle hope that the airing
of these differing perspectives will assist the viewer in deciding what action
should be taken in shaping the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -
and by whom. At the conclusion of the Report, you will also have an opportunity
to share your comments with other ArcticCircle members in an electronic forum.
Finally, those wishing to become actively involved can contact one or more of
the organizations listed in the concluding remarks.” Sections: Natural Resources, The
People, Oil Exploration, Controversy and Debate and Commentary. Very Good
BACKYARD
WILDLIFE HABITATS NEW URL!
Provides action plans for creating a backyard or
schoolyard wildlife habitat. Very Good
BAGHEERA – A
WEBSITE FOR OUR ENDANGERED SPECIES
Enter Bagheera’s lair and get information on our
endangered species. Sections: In the
Wild (Vanishing, Extinct, Classroom Activities);
A
site that proposes that cars be banned from cities and cities redesigned. Sections: Introduction, Moving People, City
Design, Topology, Moving Freight, Life in the City, Districts,
CELEBRATE
EARTH
http://www.csr.org/Earth_Week/home.html
Sections: Hey Teachers, Games & Activities,
Recycling Works, Stuff Gets Recycled, Blue Works, and Help Reduce Waste. Very Good
CLIMATE
A
search portal for information on climate change and renewable energy. Very Good
CLIMATE
CHANGE PROGRAM
A program of the World Wildlife Fund to track changes
in the world’s climates. Sections:
Climate Causes, Climate Impacts, and Climate Solutions. Very Good
CREATURE WORLD – KRATT’S CREATURES
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/index.html
Colorful companion site to
the TV series. Sections: Creature World
(clickable globe), Creature Crazy, Don’t Go This Way, Creature Clubhouse,
Episode Guide and Creature of the Week.
Very Good
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth.html
Earth Day fun for kindergarten students. Sections: About Earth Day (songs, poem),
Earth Day Coloring Pages, Earth Day Crafts, Earth Day E-cards, Earth Day
On-line Games, and The Water Cycle. Very
Good
E PATROL
Student focused site with information on Endangered
Alert, Energy Savers, Eco-Info, E-Patrol Quiz, and Screensaver. Very Good
EARTH
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/earthday.htm
Includes: How To; Today’s
Headlines; Grist Magazine; What Happened Around the World on Earth Day 2005;
Earth Car-Free Day, Earth Day Events; and more.
Includes an Earth Day and Schools section and a Teacher’s Corner. Very Good
EARTH FLOOR – BIOMES
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
Students explore various biomes.
Sections: Biomes, Biomes Summary, How to Read a Climograph, Arctic
Tundra, Desert, Taiga, Tropical Rainforest and Tropical Savanna. Very Good
EARTHWATER STENCILS – STORM DRAIN STENCILING
http://www.earthwater-stencils.com/
“Storm drain stenciling is an educational,
interactive tool to engage people of all ages in community involvement for
watershed pollution prevention. It is an action project for students and
community involvement for adults.” The stencils
let people know that the runoff from the drain goes directly into nearby
streams, lakes or rivers. Has detailed
instructions. Note: This site sells the stencils but you could make your own
following their directions. Very Good
ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT
How much of a “footprint” do
you leave? You would think that one
person wouldn’t be very much but multiply the resource and energy usage and the
figures are shocking. A good discussion
starter. Very Good
EDUCATING FOR CONSERVATION:
Sections:
Conservation Library, Pictures, Training Courses, Maps, Video (videos to
purchase), and FAQ. Very Good
EDUGREEN NEW
URL!
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/index.asp
A site for elementary students
with information, games, puzzles, fun facts, e-cards and more. Sections: Life on Earth,
EL NIÑO ONLINE METEOROLOGY GUIDE
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/eln/home.rxml
An
online guide to El Niño with 9 sections: Definitions, ’97-’98 Event,
Upswelling, Non-El Niño Years, El Niño Events, Sea Surface Temperatures,
Impacts on Weather, Economic Impacts, and Detection & Prediction. Very Good
ENDANGERED SPECIES OF THE
NEW
URL!
http://library.thinkquest.org/25014/
A student-created site on
endangered species. Sections:
Introduction, What?, Why?, How?, Species Profiles, Media Gallery, and Facts
& Quotes. The Media Gallery contains
several video and sound clips from the San Diego Zoo. Very Good
ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY
A
website developed to help students conduct environmental science research. Each section discusses the topic and
provides suggestions for further research.
Very Good
ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
http://www.eia-international.org/
“Working undercover to expose international
environmental crime -such as the illegal trade in wildlife, illegal logging and
trade in timber species, and the world-wide trade in ozone depleting substances
- EIA has directly brought about changes in international laws and the policies
of governments, saving the lives of millions of rare and endangered animals and
putting a stop to the devastating effects of environmental criminals.” Sections: Species in Peril, Success Stories,
Forests for the World, and Global Environment.
Very Good
ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD
Get
environmental maps for different issues such as air and water pollution. Enter your zip code to get an environmental
scorecard for your local area. See what
pollutants are being released into your community and who’s doing it. Very Good
EPA WATER –
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/kids/
Kids
stuff from the EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds. Fun activities and games. Sections: Masterbug Theater (slideshow),
What’s Wrong with This Picture? (puzzle), Darby Duck and the Aquatic Crusaders,
Splash (game), Ground Water & Drinking Water Kids Page, Office of Water Kids
Stuff and Links. Very Good
THE
Information on the ecosystem
of the
EXPEDITION: ENDANGERED - EXPLORING A
WORLD AT RISK
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/Endangered/index.html
An
online exhibit of the
FRANK POTTER’S
SCIENCE
http://www.sciencegems.com/life.html#6
A long list of links to lesson plans and activities
on life science for K-12 grades. Very
Good
THE FUTURE: OUR PLANET IN 2050 – A
THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/C008050/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0322
A
look at three current environmental issues, what is happening and what can be
done. Sections: Depletion of the Ozone
Layer,
GARBAGE: HOW CAN MY COMMUNITY REDUCE
WASTE?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html
A
PBS site that focuses on the enormous problem of garbage and waste products
that we need to dispose of and ways to reduce it. Sections: Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste,
Sewage, Global Efforts, The Future, and Related Resources. Very Good
GEOTHERMAL EDUCATION
Geothermal
energy is widely used in some parts of the world. This site explains geothermal energy and
provides classroom resources for teaching about it. Sections: Geothermal Facts, Worldwide Data
& Map, Geothermal Slideshow, Ask an Expert, More About Energy, More Hot
Websites, and Classroom & Public Education Materials. Very Good
GEO-TOPICS – ENVIRONMENT
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/ecosystem.html
A page of links to
environmental topics and information on habitats. Very Good
GROUNDWATER BASICS –
http://www.groundwater.org/kc/kc.html
Groundwater basic information and
activities for students and teachers.
Includes games and puzzles. Very
Good
GROUNDWATER: NATURE’S HIDDEN TREASURE
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/FS/e_FSA5.htm
Information
from
HAPPY EARTH
http://www.epa.gov/region5/publications/happy/happy.htm
An 11-page coloring and activity book to download
and print out full of tips for making the Earth a better place. Very Good
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002491/
A
site by students for students. Follow
the junior park ranger Kalani as she searches for Hawaiian wildlife. Sections:
INDOOR
http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/pollution-main.html
Looks at the types of air
pollution and their causes. Includes Classroom Activities. Very Good
JUNGLE PHOTOS
“Welcome to Jungle Photos! Here you can see
hundreds of images of animals, plants, scenery and people from the Amazon
rainforest in tropical
http://www.kidsforsavingearth.org/
Materials
for kids on the environment. Includes
lots of classroom activities to print out. Note: We were able to see and print
several sections for free. There is a
paid membership, also. Very Good
LIMNOLOGY – FACTS
http://library.thinkquest.org/11548/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on limnology, the study of fresh water rivers and lakes. Sections: Guide to Limnology, Background, the
Water Cycle, Types of Water, Catchment, Algae, Tests, Salinity, Practice, Case
Study, Articles & Contacts and Results.
Very Good
LIVING IN HARMONY WITH WETLANDS
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/highlights/wetlands/
Information
on wetlands habitats. Sections: Where
the Wetlands Are; Not All Wetlands Are Alike; Wetlands Are Busy Places; Plant
Life, Wildlife and Endangered Species; Where You Can Learn More About Living
with Wetlands; Fun Facts: Wet Meadows and Agriculture; and People, Wetlands and
Wild Rice. Very Good
http://www.laep.org/target/units/river/riverweb.html
A tour of the entire 50+ miles of the Los Angeles
River, from its headwaters in the San Fernando Valley to its mouth in Long
Beach, California. There are twelve
points along the photo tour. Additional
topics include: Plants, Animals, Birds, Microorganisms, Water, Human Impact,
Art, History and Organizations. Includes
maps, background information and Lessons and Investigations. Very Good
THE MICROBE ZOO
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/
A site
on microbial ecology that discusses the role of microbes in the
environment. Sections: Information,
NATIONAL LIBRARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
http://www.ncseonline.org/nle/index.cfm?&CFID=7205202&CFTOKEN=6757300
A
gateway to environmental and science issues and information. Very Good
THE NATURE OF WATER
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/nature/e_nature.htm
Information
from
NBII – NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INFRASTRUCTURE NEW!
http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt
“The
National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative
program to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's
biological resources.” Sections: What is the NBII?; Plants, Animals &
Other Organisms; Habitats; Ecological Topics; Geographic Perspectives and
Toolkit. Contains a huge amount of
information on the natural resources of the
OZONE DEPLETION
“Welcome to EPA's ozone depletion web area! Within this
area you'll find information about the science of ozone depletion, information
about the regulatory approach to protecting the ozone layer, and information on
alternatives to ozone-depleting substances, as well as information on a number
of other topics.” Sections: Chemicals,
THE OZONE
HOLE TOUR
http://www.atm.ch.cam.ac.uk/tour/
A look at the depletion of the ozone layer of the
atmosphere and, particularly, of the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer
over
PEOPLE
http://www.peopleandplanet.net/
“Welcome to the People & the Planet website. This provides a global gateway to
the greatest issue of our time: the future health and wellbeing of the human
family as it presses ever more heavily on the natural resources of our planet.
Happy browsing in our 16 topic sections and Picture Gallery - and please send
us your feedback” Includes: Population
Pressures, Food and Agriculture, Health and Pollution, Coasts and Oceans,
Renewable Energy, Poverty and Trade, Climate Change, Green Industry, Eco
Tourism, Biodiversity, Mountains, Forests, Water, Cities and Global
Action. Includes a Factfile, Glossary
and more. Very Good
POWERING A GENERATION OF CHANGE
http://americanhistory.si.edu/powering/
A
Smithsonian project “to document the story of electrical power restructuring in
http://www.hi-cone.com/ringleader/quest/welcome.asp
An adventure game. Become a Ring Leader and travel to distant
worlds that are destroying themselves.
Use your powers to save them.
Very Good
SCHOOLYARD
ECOLOGY LEADERS HANDBOOK
http://www.ecostudies.org/syefest/
A printable handbook for teachers who want to develop an
school-based ecology program. “many
of the strategies and resources included here are useful for anyone who works
with teachers to get their students doing inquiry-based ecology on the school
grounds.” Very Good
SEA TURTLE TRACKING NEW!
http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/
Information
about efforts to track different species of sea turtles. Click on For Teachers for downloadables and
information on how to get your class involved.
Very Good
SOLUTIONS
http://www.solutions-site.org/kids/introduction.htm
The
site looks at environmental issues and the solutions people are finding to specific
problems and how these solutions can be applied elsewhere. Sections: Population, Health, Development,
and the Environment. Also Learn and Do;
Contests; and Talk. Very Good
SONGS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2400/
Promotes the use of songs and music in environmental
education. Contains articles (including
getting children started in writing their own songs), lesson plans and
more. Click on Other Related Sites for
links to lists of songs. Very Good
SQUIGLY’S EARTH
http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/Holidays/EarthDay.html
Coloring
pages, Crafts, Pencil Puzzles, Postcards, Online Games & Activities and
Vote. Very Good
A THOUSAND
FRIENDS OF FROGS
http://cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/index.html
Information on frogs for teachers and students. Sections: Teachers, Students, Science and
Resources. Includes classroom activities
in the Resources section. Very Good
TIGER HOMES
http://www.tigerhomes.org/education.cfm
“Tigerhomes.org
is a privately-run exotic animal sanctuary that strives to stimulate a global interest
in wildlife conservation, education, and habitat protection via the Internet.
We serve our goals by inviting our members, fans, teachers, students, and the
general public directly into the naturalistic habitats and lives of the
sanctuary resident Tigers, Lions, Leopards, Lemurs, and other rare and
endangered animals.” Includes several Animal Cams,
Video Gallery, Photo Gallery,
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS – ENCHANTED LEARNING
http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/rainforest/
Information
for primary students on rainforests.
Provides a basic explanation.
Click on animal printouts for coloring pages. Very Good
UNDERSEA
http://sln.fi.edu/oceans/index.html
Information from the Franklin Institute about the oceans
and how to protect them. Sections:
Understand the Oceans, Undersea Life, Classroom Resources, and Career
Resources. The Classroom Resources
section includes lesson plans. Very Good
VIRTUAL COURSEWARE – GLOBAL WARMING
http://vcourseware5.calstatela.edu/eec/GlobalWarming/
A
web-based activity on global warming.
Includes a section for Educators.
Sections: Demonstrations, Energy Budget Model, Future Climate Change,
and Tutorials. Note: You have to register
your class to participate but it appears to be free. Very Good
THE VIRTUAL NUCLEAR TOURIST – NUCLEAR
PLANTS AROUND THE WORLD
http://www.virtualnucleartourist.com/
Provides
a “virtual tour” of nuclear power plants around the world with information on
where they are, what kinds there are, how they operate and more. Includes photos. A very large site. Note: Some info is no longer available due to
security concerns. Very Good
THE VIRTUAL
RAINFOREST
http://www.msu.edu/~brechtjo/VRainforest/
Users
“can
choose between two online tours of the rainforest, filled with beautiful
pictures and interesting facts. The Virtual Rainforest was designed for all
ages, but with particular emphasis on teaching children about tropical
rainforests”. Viewers choose the regular tour in which you navigate
with the mouse through a photo of a rainforest to other pages. The second tour is a slide show. Good for elementary classes. Very Good
THE WARMING
OF THE EARTH – A BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUE OF GLOBAL WARMING
http://www.whrc.org/globalwarming/warmingearth.htm
Information on global warming. Sections:
The Greenhouse Effect, Scientific Evidence, The Culprits, Potential
Outcome, What the Skeptics Don’t Tell You, the
THE
WATER CYCLE
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html
A printable diagram of the water
cycle. Available in several
languages. Click on the sections of the
diagram online for links to detailed information on each section ie,
Condensation, Spring, etc. Very Good
WATER
SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/index.html
“Welcome to the
THE WATERSHED
GAME
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
“Welcome, ……….. , to the Watershed Game! There are two
levels in this game: Novice and Intermediate. The novice level is for third and
fourth graders, or anyone who isn't sure what a watershed is. You don't have to
start with the novice level, but it'll give you a good introduction to the
ideas in the intermediate level. And you can jump into the intermediate level
anytime you like—just click on one of the pictures on the left to start making
decisions about your watershed! In the
intermediate level, you'll be in charge of your watershed, making decisions
about recreation, agriculture, transportation, and many more things. Can you
make the right choices to ensure a healthy watershed?” Very Good
WEALTH OF THE
RAINFOREST
http://rain-tree.com/index.html
Information from Raintree, Inc. on the wealth of
resources in the rainforest that can be used responsibly. Includes a great deal of information on the
medical benefits of rainforest plants. Sections: Rainforest Plant Database;
Rainforest Information, Facts, & Preservation; Help with Rainforest School
Reports; A Gallery of Rainforest Pictures; links and more. The photo gallery is outstanding. Very Good
WELCOME TO THE WETLANDS
http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/grade5/wetlands/page1.htm
Basic information on the
types of wetlands. Sections: Wetlands of
WETLAND WATCH
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/scizone/e3/wetland/default.asp
Check
out the webcam on the wetlands at the
THE WILD HABITAT – A THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/11234/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on different habitats.
Sections: Polar and Mountainous Regions; Savanna and Grasslands;
Tropical Rainforest; and
THE WILD
Information
for kids on the work of the Wildlife Trust.
They learn about endangered animals and the people who work to protect
them. Sections: Bioscapes, Sense of
Place, Wildlife, Humans, and Curriculum.
The Curriculum section includes lesson
plans and other resources. Very
Good
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE NEW!
A
site for a conservation organization.
Check out the Topic Areas and Earth Trends. Very Good
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ALFY’S PICKS FOR EARTH
http://www.alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/Earth_Day/Earth_Day_1.asp
Eight
links for Earth Day for elementary students.
Good
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
http://www.cc.utah.edu/~ptt25660/tran.html
Information
on finding and developing alternative energy sources. Sections: Solar, Wind Power, Geothermal,
Tides, Hydroelectric and Reference Page.
Basic information for elementary students. Good
http://www.nrc-recycle.org/americarecycles.aspx
Information
about America Recycles Day which is November 15th. Click on Recycling 101 for basic information
on why and what we recycle and ideas for participation. Good
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/pub/GHopeHit.html
“Explore the State
of Our Land! America's Private Land, A Geography of Hope
tells the story of America's private, non-urban land.
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHS 1891-1936 NEW!
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/ecology/index.html
“This collection consists of
approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies,
and plant communities in the
ARCTIC POLAR PAIRS – GAME
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/game/
A
matching game in which you match up the animals as you learn about their habits
and habitats. Then click on the Arctic
Wildlife Portfolio to learn more. For
elementary students. Good
ASK THE ANSWER
WORM!
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/squirm/skworm.html
“Ask the Answer Worm! It’s a dirty job but someone has to do
it--S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the
BACKYARD CONSERVATION TIP SHEETS
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/
Tip
sheets on topics such as composting, mulching, water conservation and
more. Online and printable PDF
files. Good
BIO-TECH
http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/search/dict-search.html
A
dictionary of life science terms. For
senior high students. Good
BIOMES
http://www.aresearchguide.com/biomes.html
A page of links to websites
about biomes and ecosystems. Suitable
for middle school and up. Good
BURNING ISSUES –
http://burningissues.org/car-www/index.html
Extensive information on the
health issues of wood smoke and other fine particulates in the air. Includes fact sheets, tables and more. Good
http://www.careforthewild.org/
An
organization dedicated to saving wildlife from poaching and habitat destruction. Children can adopt an animal or send in
drawings of the animals shown on the site.
Includes animal fact sheets. Good
CAUGHT IN THE
http://www.caughtintheweb.co.uk/site/c.omL4KkN2LtH/b.951745/k.736C/Caught_in_the_Web__Home.htm
Information
for students on the trade of wildlife through the Internet. “The Internet is increasingly being used to
buy and sell wildlife on a vast scale. This trade in live animals and parts of
endangered species is causing untold suffering to millions of exotic animals
traded as "pets" and pushing endangered species closer to extinction.
Much of the global wildlife trade is illegal and those involved risk heavy
penalties and prison sentences.” Includes
readings and more. Good
CAVE BIOTA WEBUMENTARY
A
collection of video clips on lifeforms in caves such as bats, millipedes, fish
and more. Good
CHANGES IN THE ANTARCTIC ICE SHEET
http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/antarctica/ice.html
“The Antarctic ice sheet changes in size over
the course of a year, as you can see in this animation. When it is summer in
the southern hemisphere (our winter) the ice sheet decreases in size. As the
ice sheet melts it releases fresh water into the ocean. In the southern winter
(our summer) the ice refreezes, drawing fresh water out of the surrounding
ocean, leaving the salt behind. These seasonal changes in the ice sheet can be
examined by satellite imagery. NOAA keeps track of what the ice cover is on a
daily basis in
http://www.chesapeakebay.net/bayrestoration.aspx?menuitem=13989
Discusses
efforts to restore the
COMPOSTING FOR
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/sustainable/slidesets/kidscompost/cover.html
A
slide show for elementary students on composting. Good
CONSERVATION
INTERNATIONAL NEW URL!
http://conservation.org/Pages/default.aspx
An
international organization with a wide range of conservation projects. Good
CORAL REEF
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/CORAL.html
The
site for an international organization working to save world coral reefs. Check the Resource Library for information on
coral reef species. Includes a
Photobank. Good
THE CYBERZOO: BIOMES
http://lsb.syr.edu/projects/cyberzoo/biome.html
A student-created site that places animals in the context of their
biome – a cyber zoo. Sections available:
Biomes, History, Forum, Global, Animal List and Animal Movies. The Animal Movies section has video clips of
animals such as geese, turkeys, bears, birds and more. Suitable for grades 4 and up. Good
DEATH OF THE DREAM – FARMHOUSES IN THE
HEARTLAND
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/farmhouses/
A
companion site to the PBS program.
Sections: The Film and More, Homes on the Prairie, Literary Connection,
Virtual Farmhouse, A Sustainable Future and Resources. Good
http://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/
Information on the Delaware Riverkeeper Network
which is dedicated to preserving and protecting the
DINO
http://members.aol.com/kidz4peace/dinopals/earthday.htm
A
page with six simple tips to save energy such as turning off lights and
planting a tree. A worksheet for primary
students. Good
DISCOVER
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/wetlands/wetlandframes.htm
An
online book with photos on all aspects of wetlands. Most locations in
EARTH
http://earthday.envirolink.org/
Includes
the history of Earth Day and suggestions for Earth Day events. Good
EARTH
Information on the origin of Earth Day. Includes: Earth Charter, Earth Day, Earth
Magna Charta, The 77 Theses, Earth Day Founder and more. Good
EARTH
“The
Earth Day Groceries Project is a cost-free environmental awareness project in
which students decorate paper grocery bags with environmental messages for
Earth Day.” Good
http://www.allspecies.org/neigh/block.htm
Detailed instructions on planning and organizing an
Earth Day block party and neighborhood cleanup/beautification project. Includes ideas such as picking up trash,
planting a garden, a pet parade, a compost demonstration and more. Can be adapted to a school environment.
Good
EARTHSAVERS WATER
CONSERVATION TIPS FOR KIDS
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,22-5860,00.html
A brief list of tips for water conservation for kids. Good
EARTHTRUST- WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION WORLDWIDE
Site for an organization with wildlife conservation and
protection programs, mostly focused on dolphins and marine life. Good
EARTHWORKS
http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/
“Jobs
in energy, oil, mining, geoscience, seismology, geodesy, earth system science,
environmental science, remediation, contaminated land, agriculture, forestry,
ecology, plant science, meteorology, atmospheric science, oceanography, marine
science, hydrology, hydrogeology, soil science, remote sensing,
ECO-EARTH.INFO – THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PORTAL
A portal to a large number of
links to websites on the environment and environmental issues. Also various news articles, discussion
forums, blogs, and more. Good
ECONET
http://www.owc.org.mn/econet/html/home.htm
Sections: Population, Competition, Symbios, Cycles,
Biomes and more. Each section has
several subsections with information.
Includes Links. Good
ECOPHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.ecophotography.com/
An online gallery of nature photos from Jerry and Marcy
Monkman. Focuses on
ECOREGIONS – SIERRA CLUB
http://www.sierraclub.org/ecoregions/
Information on the ecoregions
as divided by the Sierra Club. Each
section talks about the ecosystems and the problems facing them. Good
ECOSYSTEMS/BIOMES
http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/ecosystems.html
A page of links to websites on ecosystems and biomes. Good
ECOSYSTEMS WEBQUESTS AND RESOURCES –
FOURTH GRADE NEW!
http://pseweb.rockdale.k12.ga.us/HTML_Pages/WebQuest_Files/Ecosystem_WebQs_Res.htm
A
collection of links to resources and webquests for 3rd grade
students. Some links are broken. Good
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/
A
PBS site about Thomas Edison and his development of a system for an electrical
light system. Includes a transcript of
the video, Special Features, Timeline, Gallery, and Teacher’s Guide. Can be used without the video. Good
EL NIÑO
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow5/feb99/index.html
An examination of the ocean events termed El Niño and
El Niña. A student-created site. Good
ENDANGERED OR EXTINCT
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/enexpg.htm
A
list of endangered or extinct animals, each with an illustration and
specifics. Good
ENERGY
http://zebu.uoregon.edu/energy.html
A
page of links to websites on energy and the environment. Good
ENERGY CONSERVATION
http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/GuidedTours/Energy/EnergyConservation.html
Activities
for primary students on energy conservation.
Good
ENVIRONMENT
http://www.ec.gc.ca/environment_e.html
Links to a long list of environmental topics. Note that a lot of the links are specifically
Canadian but many cover
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON ENDANGERED ANIMALS
http://library.thinkquest.org/2878/
A site for students by students
on endangered animals. “This page has been designed to increase the
awareness of the effects that our actions have on the animal life around us by
supplying specific information on endangered animals. We have chosen to first
focus on forty endangered animals in
ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY COUNCIL
http://www.enviroliteracy.org/
“The Environmental Literacy Council is dedicated to
helping citizens, especially young people, participate wisely in this arena. An
independent, non-profit organization, the Council gives teachers the tools to
help students develop environmental literacy: a fundamental understanding of
the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical
skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices.” Sections:
Air & Climate, Land, Water, Ecosystems, Energy, Food, and Environment &
Society. Each section includes relevant
links. Good
E-SPECIES
http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
Fact
sheets on animals by continent. Good
ESTUARIES –
CHARACTERISTICS
http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/habitats/estuaries1.htm
Information on estuaries. Good illustrations. Good
http://www.estuaries.gov/welcome.html
“This is the official Web site for National Estuaries
Day and a resource for teachers, students and anyone interested in learning
more about the magical places where rivers meet the sea National Estuaries Day
is an interagency celebration that takes place the last Saturday in September
(9/30/2006). The featured event is Estuary Live, a free, interactive field trip
over the internet hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's National Estuarine Research Reserves in collaboration with the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Estuary Programs. From this Web
site, you will be able to register in August 2006 and view the 2006 EstuaryLive
program. Check the "Special Features" section on this page for
updates.” Note: The 2004 and 2005 Estuaries Live online field
trips are archived. Good
EVERY
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/earthday/play.htm?f
A brief
online book for primary students. They
place the paper, plastic and cans in the right receptacles to bring wildlife
back to the woods and stream. Good
EXPLORING ESTUARIES
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/kids/index.htm
Includes: About Estuaries, Visit an Estuary (virtual tour), Games
& Activities, Teacher’s Page, Resources, Glossary and more. Includes a Coloring Book. Good
GET OUTDOORS!
http://sln.fi.edu/qanda/spotlight6-7/spotlight6-7.html
A photo journey from the Franklin Institute of the
GLOBAL
http://www.globalforestscience.org/homepage_flash.html
An environmental action and
education organization involved in forest research and conservation. Good
GREENTIMES – THE
GLOBAL HABITAT PROGRAM
“Nature News for Kids by Kids”. Articles by kids for kids on environmental
issues. You can subscribe to print versions.
The Links page has links for students and teachers. Good
THE GREEN SQUAD
http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/
An
resources online interactive site for students in which they investigate ways
in which their school can conserve, reuse and recycle resources. Students follow the Green Squad members
throughout the school and click on the problem areas. Good
HABITAT WEBQUESTS AND RESOURCES – THIRD
GRADE NEW!
http://pseweb.rockdale.k12.ga.us/HTML_Pages/Habitat_webquests_resources.htm
A
collection of links to resources and webquests for 3rd grade
students. Some links are broken. Good
HELPFUL HINTS FOR PLANET EARTH
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/earthday/earthday.htm
A
primary-level site created by students with information about Earth Day and
activities. Good
HOW TO CONSERVE
ENERGY FOR FAMILIES
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,67-5862,00.html
A brief list of tips for conserving energy at home. Good
ILLUSTRATED
HISTORY OF
A history of wind power in the
INVESTIGATE BIODIVERSITY
http://investigate.conservation.org/xp/IB
Sections:
Basics of Biodiversity, Science Project, Expeditions, Saving Biodiversity,
Conservation Careers, and Species Focus.
The Science Projects includes a database of science fair projects. Good
INVESTIGATE
THE
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/webs/polis.htmlx
A look at an island ecosystem and how the plants and
animals have adjusted. For grades
2-3. Good
KEEP THE PLANET GREEN NEW!
http://themes.pppst.com/greenplanet.html
Links
to sites on recycling and more for students.
Good
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/
Sections: Learn About
Ecology, World Biomes, Marine Mammals,
LIFE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
http://www.astrobiology.com/extreme.html
Information
on life in places that used to be considered too extreme for living things such
as deep ocean vents and more. Good
LIGHT POLLUTION
http://www.njaa.org/light.html
Information on the problem of
light pollution with details of the problem.
Includes links and news articles.
Good
LIVING WORLDS – BIOMES
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0113340/
A
site by students for students on biomes. “Each biome section on this web site includes interesting
facts about climate, location, animal and plant adaptations, land formation,
and soil. The impact section includes information about social and
environmental human disturbances that occur in each biome. This section also
offers information on conservation efforts made in each biome. All highlighted
words in the text can be clicked on for a better explanation. All pictures can
also be enlarged by clicking on them. To start learning about biomes, choose a
biome that you are interested in from the menu at the left. You can always
participate in the discussion on biomes using the "Your Say" box on
the right.” Suitable for intermediate level students. Good
MANATEE REHABILITATION PROJECT NEW!
http://www.wildtracks.org/Florida/home.html
Information
about a project which tracks manatees and releases those who are rehabilitated
back to the wild. Click on Meet the
Manatees for reports on specific animals.
Good
MANGROVE ACTION PROJECT NEW URL!
http://www.mangroveactionproject.org/
“The
Mangrove Action Project
is dedicated to reversing the degradation and loss of mangrove forest ecosystems worldwide. Its
main goal is to promote the rights of traditional and indigenous coastal
peoples, including fishers and farmers, to sustainably manage their coastal
environs.” Articles and projects on the issue of threatened
mangrove ecosystems. Sections: About
MELTDOWN AT
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/three/
A
PBS site on the events at the
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RADIO EXPEDITIONS
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/radiox/frame.html
“Heard on National Public Radio's Morning Edition, Radio Expeditions blends narrative,
interviews, and digital sound to document stories of our world's threatened
environments and diverse cultures.” Expeditions: Yellowstone Fires, Landmark
Trees, Y2Y: Yellowstone to
Official site for the NJ Dept. of
Environmental Protection. Includes
reports, events and more. Good
NJ DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – EARTH
http://www.nj.gov/dep/seeds/earthday/eday.htm
“The purpose of the site is to support and promote the state's interests and activities related to the annual celebrations of Environmental Education Week, Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Week. This two-week period of heightened public awareness provides an annual springboard to begin and highlight new and ongoing opportunities for environmental learning and stewardship amongst all ages. This website also serves to promote and/or link with other environmental education and Earth Day efforts being hosted throughout the state.” Good
THE NIGHT
http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/
Information on light pollution
and how we can measure it from satellites. Includes: How We Surveil the
Situation of the Night Sky From Satellites, The DMSP Satellite and its
Operational Linescan System, The World Atlas of Sea Level Artificial Night Sky
Brightness, Maps of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness, Maps of the Total
Night Sky Brightness, Maps of the Growth of Light Pollution and more. Good
NJ OZONE ACTION
http://www.nj.gov/dep/airmon/ozact.htm
Information
on ozone pollution in
OCEAN PLANET:
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/ocean_planet_sea_store_fish.html
See how
we use the ocean’s resources for trade, food and more. Sections:
SEAcrets, PharmaSEA, SEAfoods, Inspiring FantaSEA, Via SEAways,
SightSEAing,
ON
CRAWFORD’S POND
http://home.insightbb.com/~g.mager/Pond/Crawfords-pond.html
“Crawford's Pond is not an ordinary pond that
you would find in the meadow. As a matter of fact it is not even outside! I am
Mrs. Crawford and our pond is in my 5th grade classroom. Every week my students
are able to observe, ask questions and devise experiments to explore pond life.
I have created a curriculum and my students have gathered research, all of
which is presented in this site.” Good
POLLUTION – A THINKQUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005003F/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on pollution.
Sections: Air, Water, Acid Rain, Soil, Food and Sound. Good
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/classactivities/SchoolBuildingSurveyIntermediate.pdf
A
survey sheet students can use to determine the energy efficiency of their
school. Good
SAVE WATER 49 WAYS NEW!
http://www.americanwater.com/49ways.htm
49
tips for saving water both indoors and outdoors. Good
http://www.cccturtle.org/satellitetracking.php
Students
can follow the migration of sea turtles being tracked by satellite. Good
SEEDS – NJ STATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DIRECTORY WEBSITE
“This
web site was designed, and is maintained by, the Environmental Education
Program in the Office of Communications, part of the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP). The site is updated on a regular basis. Its comprehensiveness
and currency are made possible through the ongoing cooperation of numerous
department programs and staff.
The
purpose of this web site is two-fold:
To
promote the environmental education information and resources that are directly
supported by DEP, either through its programs or through formal and ongoing
alliances and partnerships; and,
To
educate the public about the field of environmental education, including its
purpose, goals and role in the DEP.The availability of the resources, expertise
and materials listed varies from program to program. In most cases the
materials are free of copyright restrictions and can be freely reproduced.
Users
of these materials, projects and programs should note that they usually can be
adapted to many instructional settings and audiences beyond what is recommended
at this site.” Check out “Classroom Materials” for print-outs,
activities and much more. Good
http://www.npr.org/programs/re/archivesdate/2003/nov/wildlife/index.html
Hear
the audio of this NPR program on the illegal trade in wildlife. There are additional radio program links at
the bottom for additional programs. Good
SPACE RADAR
IMAGES OF EARTH
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/radar/sircxsar/
Uses radar images of the Earth from space to produce
maps with uses for several disciplines.
Sections: Archeology; Cities; Ecology & Agriculture; Geology;
Interferometry; Oceans; Rivers; Snow, Ice, Glaciers; and Volcanoes. These are radar images, not photos. Detailed information is given of each. Good
SPECIES UNDER THREAT NEW URL!
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/species/data/species_sheets/
A
list of 140 threatened species with specific details. Good
STRANGE DAYS ON PLANET EARTH
http://www.pbs.org/strangedays/index_flash.html
Companion site for a PBS series on the changes in the planet and
what the future may hold. Sections:
Invaders, The One Degree Factor, Predators and Troubled Waters. See the For Educators section for Activity
Guides for the four episodes. Note: The
activities do not require viewing of the videos. Good
THREATENING CLOUDS:
http://library.thinkquest.org/28313/?tqskip1=1
A
student-created site on air pollution.
Section: CFCs, Smog, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion, and Global
Warming. Good
THE TOXIC HOUSE
http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/toxic_flash/toxic_house_flash.html
A site on indoor air
pollution from the many substances in our homes. Click on the rooms in the blueprint to see
what pollutants are present, i.e. in carpets or lead paint. Good
TREE MUSKETEERS
http://www.treemusketeers.org/index.asp
“Marcie the Marvelous Tree inspired third graders in 1987 to
launch
WATER POLLUTION
http://www.njscuba.net/biology/misc_pollution.html
Information
on the types of water pollution from New Jersey Scuba Diver. Good, detailed information. Good
THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE
http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/
Official
site of the Wetlands Institute in
WETLANDS READING LIST FOR K-12
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/wetlands/science/readlist.html
A
reading list of books on wetlands for grades K-12. Grouped by grade level. Good
WHAT IS A PESTICIDE? NEW!
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/about/
Information from the EPA on
pesticides. Good
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/kids/whatwrng.htm
A page to printout showing
people polluting. Students have to find the wrong activities. Good
WILDAID
http://www.wildaid.org/eng.asp?CID=1
An
organization dedicated to stopping the illegal trade of wildlife. Check out:
The Illegal Wildlife Trade and Endangered Species Overview sections. Good
WOODSY OWL
http://www.symbols.gov/woodsy/
Known since 1970 for his
“Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute”, Woodsy’s new message is “Lend a Hand – Care for
the Land”. Includes Coloring Sheets and
an Activity Guide with samples and where to send for the complete guide. Good
THE WORLD’S
BIOMES
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/index.html
A look at the world’s biomes: Aquatic, Desert,
YOUNG
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm
A
list of songs with lyrics and midi files for children to sing along. Good

LESSON PLANS &
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR EARTH
ABOUT A
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g912/molson.html
A lesson plan on extinct and threatened plant species for grades
9-12. “In this lesson, students will
learn about Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants, and
the reasons for the plant losses, and consider the issues surrounding
conservation efforts in these dry tropical regions. Students will read articles
highlighting the tension between wildlife conservation and agriculture, compare
the perspectives of those who are most intensely involved in both, and form an
opinion as to what might be done to resolve the conflict. Students will
research both sides of the issue and write an editorial or letter to Congress
supporting their opinion.” Excellent
ACID
http://www.nature.nps.gov/air/edu/Lessons/AcidRLessonPlan.cfm
A set of five lesson plans for grades 6-8 on acid rain.