Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Fossil Fuels
A slideshow and a short quiz on the types of fossil fuels we use and the impact this has on the environment.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Exploring Alternative Energy Sources
Calculate the increased cost of heating homes and fueling cars since the energy crisis. Investigate alternative renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that can be used to decrease Americans' dependency on fossil fuels.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Surf Your Watershed
This resource provides information on watersheds, maps, activities, and links to local watershed information.
Other
Garden Club of America: Conservation Watch
Magazine published online by this gardening club, with articles describing their conservation initiatives, research, topic discussion, and news. Can be downloaded as PDF documents.
Other
Resilience Alliance: Mammalian Herbivores
This site from the Resilience Alliance provides an in-depth look at mammalian herbivore population patterns in boreal forests. It also discusses man's use of these herbivores.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Feather Trade and the American Conservation Movement
The 19th century love for feather adornments led to a hue and cry by conservationists against the wholesale killing of birds. This site details the time, the feather trade, and the move to curtail it.
Other
Mother Nature Network: Earth Day: An Animated Tribute
Animated review of environmental legislation and events, produced as a commemoration, in 2010, on the forty-year anniversary of the first Earth Day. Includes a timeline of events. [4:40]
US Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy: Power Metering Project
Two part lesson focuses on applying analytic tools such as pie charts and bar graphs to gain a better understanding of practical energy use issues. Young scholars will learn how different types of data collected affect the outcome of...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Geostories: Citizen Scientists Across the u.s.
Meet some people who volunteer in citizen science efforts across the country.
Other
Recyclezone: Fun Zone: Is Your Brain Full of Rubbage?
This educational website offers a self-assessment quiz on the best ways to reduce waste. It also offers a variety of activities in addition the quiz, including games, extended research, and teacher resources.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada
Nature Canada provides good information on many environmental issues affecting Canada. There are complete sections devoted to bird conservation, wilderness protection, endangered species and national parks.
Crown Copyright (UK)
Gov. Uk: Environment Agency
The official site for the environmental protection of England and Wales. Provides research data, business environmental performance, and tips for environmental care.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Preserving the Wilderness
See how Theodore Roosevelt became a champion of conservation and protection of the American wilderness as president. In addition, take the short quiz about Roosevelt.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Earthlabs: Corals Unit Overview
Six lab investigations on corals expose students to some of the most current scientific research, data, and visualizations in a way that allows them to become active participants in both learning about and conserving coral reefs.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Energy and the Environment
An experiment illustrating how people's decision to drive instead of using more environmentally friendly means of transportation can lead to negative consequences. Students develop policy recommendations to solve the resulting public...
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Green Building Contractor
This conversation with Blaine Rowland highlights the work that goes into building green and the benefits of this practice.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Gallery of Fresh Water
A collection of images showing both water shortage conditions and water conservation efforts.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: What Can We Do to Help?
Read about five ways to become a steward of the environment, and to stay involved with conservation.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Tiny House Fun
Step inside the newest, most environmentally friendly home. This tiny house is not only becoming a hot trend, it is also a budget friendly housing option, too.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Bag and Old T Shirt
Turn an old t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag for a trip the market, or even to the pool. Then, print the Climate Kids banner on the front and the Leaps and Flutters game on the back. Bring along a die, and find a couple of rocks or...
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Recycling Program Educator
A conversation with Kate Melby, a scientist who educates the community about recycling.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Home Energy Auditor
A conversation with Mauricio Mejia, a power company employee who helps people understand how much and when they are using the most energy.
Other
Nrdc: Clean Water and Oceans
What prompted congress to pass the Clean Water Act? Has this legislation been successful? The Natural Resources Defense Council offers information on fresh and ocean waters, pollution control, conservation, and more.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: You Decide: Wilderness Preservation
The Hetch Hetchy controversy caused Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson to examine their beliefs, and then act upon them in ways that would forever change the American landscape. Should they have been more active in preserving wilderness...