Curated OER
Cuidemos nuestro ambiente
After discussing the Spanish word ambiente, read the article "Cuidemos nuestro ambiente" with your intermediate or advanced Spanish class. Read the first paragraph together, marking the text and engaging your...
Curated OER
High Wire Magazine: Turning Points
Develop and strengthen reading comprehension strategies through this comprehensive teaching guide. Your learners will practice making text connections, inferences, predictions, and more using reading passages from the teen-appropriate...
Curated OER
Burning Up! A Look at Global Warming
Students investigate global warming. In this global warming lesson, students watch movies about global warming, discuss problems in their local community and see how communities have changed over time. Students realize the importance of...
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Solving Environmental Problems
Young scholars identify a community environmental problem and possible solutions. They analyze the connection between the problem and the solutions and the importance of it to the local community. Students then draw a picture of an...
Curated OER
Oil Spill ESI Maps
In this environmental science worksheet, students study and read ESI maps on oil spills and complete 8 short answer questions that follow.
Curated OER
What Are the Characteristics of Biomes?
High schoolers working in groups study different types of biomes and the issues or environmental problems that can affect them. They design a poster board that displays the characteristics of their biome. They make a model of the biome...
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Lesson 12 - Landfills, Leaks and Spills
Young scholars define spill, leaks and landfills and identify the environmental problems caused by them. They complete worksheets and a quiz.
Curated OER
Human Effects and World Problems
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of world problems and some of the human effects upon the causes. They pick a problem and conduct research using a variety of resources. Students use the information in order...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Teacher Resources: My Ton of Trash (Lesson Plan)
Here you can find an engaging lesson plan on the trash each individual generates over time. Students will learn how trash is generated, how trash is disposed of, and possible ways to reduce the amount of trash.
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Cuso
CUSO is a Canadian organization similar in mission and purpose as the United States' Peace Corps. Founded in 1961, CUSO has grown into a dynamic organization working to combat poverty and inequality, aid human rights, treat HIV/AIDS, and...
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Introduction
An introductory module with interactive activities, class notes, lab activities, and review questions which cover advanced placement environmental science concepts.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain
What are the causes and effects of acid rain in our environment? To learn more about this serious environmental issue check out this website. Contains a page with several acid rain activities for students.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Clean Air Markets Program
Market-based regulatory programs designed by the EPA, with information for consumers and industry cap-and-trade policies, Clean Air Act, and other government-sponsored efforts to reduce air pollution.
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Worldwatch Institute
This website offers current, sophisticated, topic-specific environmental research on the political and ethical consequences of not building a sustainable environment. From leading scientists to news about law and politics, the website...
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Population Connection
Population Connection: Population and Environment[pdf]
A paper from the Population Connection that outlines the consequences to the environment if humans continue on the path of overpopulation.
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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Urban Explosion
Describe the environmental problems created by rapid development of urban areas, and identify solutions for dealing with problems caused by uncontrolled urbanization. Explain the importance of urban development plans for dealing with...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Azerbaijan: Economy
This article on the economy of Azerbaijan discusses the importance of the petroleum reserves, but also talks about the government's attempts to stabilize economy. A chart is included that displays the DP along with other parts that make...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burundi: Geography
A chart listing the various aspects of Burundi's physical environment, including its climate, terrain, and environmental concerns.