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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Hands on Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Fifteen short experiments which test acid mine damage to the streams, rivers, and creek ecosystems surrounding it.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Community Action & Citizen Science: Biomonitoring

For Students 3rd - 5th
Biomonitoring is the term scientists use to describe the use of plants, animals, or entire ecosystems to tell if our environment is polluted. Biomonitoring has been used by biologists and scientists to give us information about our...
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Curated OER

Prehistoric Planet: Before the Dinosaurs: The Coal Age Monsters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
TheDiploceraspis, a prehistoric animal that lived before tthe dinosaurs.
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Other

The Other Look of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...
Article
Other

Encyclopedia and Guide to Manchester: The Bridgewater Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Bridgewater Canal built in 1760 and which was "the forerunner of all modern canals". The canal connected coal mines found in Worsley with Manchester England. By clicking on the names you will get biographical details.
Interactive
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Calculators

For Students 6th - 8th
A series of useful calculators for converting different sources of energy from one energy unit to another. Find conversion calculators for coal, electricity, natural gas, crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel, along with an additional...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Long Eared Myotis

For Students 4th - 8th
With its long, luxurious fur, which can range in color from dark brown to pale yellow, and its large, coal-black ears, the long-eared myotis is a striking animal. Long-eared myotis prefer roosting in rock outcroppings and dead trees....
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Other

International Peat Society

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site with a lot of information on peatlands and peat.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Non Renewable Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Mining Anthracite

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the economic and historical impact of anthracite mining in Pennsylvania's rich history. Included in this historical account are video, interactive, audio, and pictorial artifacts.
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Agentes Geologicos Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will discuss how external geological agents shape different parts of our earth. It contains 15 interactive activities.
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Other

Abc Da Energia

For Students 2nd - 5th
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
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Other

Interview With Melissa Fay Greene

For Students 9th - 10th
Melissa Fay Greene is the author of "Last Man Out: The Story of the Springhill Mine Disaster" a book published in 2004 about the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster. Ms. Greene is an accomplished American author and National Book Award...
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US Geological Survey

Non Renewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to enhance economic development and growth. Learn the role of the United States Geographic Survey on locating, quantifying and qualifying non-renewable resources.
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Other

The Industrial Revolution: Changes in Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A guided website which covers the major aspects of the Industrial Revolution from about 1750 until 1830. Areas such as industry, agriculture are explored.
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Geographic

Vietnam Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains all basic information on Vietnam geography with hyperlinks to more information on the Vietnam economy, politics, and military.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Fossil Fuels

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the types of fossil fuels we use and the impact this has on the environment.
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BBC

Bbc: History Trails: Victorian Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Victorian Britain experienced dramatic economic growth but at great social cost. Read about the times, and play online learning games as well.
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Other

Minerals Education Coalition: Minerals Database

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides photographs of and information about various minerals.
Unit Plan
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Carbon?

For Students 9th - 10th
The element Carbon is the basis of all human life. Learn here about the discovery of Carbon and its function amongst all living things.
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Other

Carol Polsgrove on Writers' Lives: George Ella Lyon on Books for the Young

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site shares an interview with George Ella Lyon, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate. Lyon provides advice on selecting books for children and young adults. She also shares her personal experiences with having her own books banned...
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Other

Rockmans Trading Post: Welcome to the Mineral Information Finder

For Students 9th - 10th
During your lifetime, you will use more than a million pounds of rocks, minerals, and metals. Dig through this web site and find out how.
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Google

Google Earth: Appalachian Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about a nonprofit organization that is protecting the resources of the central and southern Appalachian region.

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