Students investigate decomposers and the role of decomposers in maintaining the flow of nutrients in an environment. Students also learn how engineers use decomposers to help clean up wastes in a process known as bioremediation. This...

As students learn about the creation of biodomes, they are introduced to the steps of the engineering design process, including guidelines for brainstorming. Students learn how engineers are involved in the design and construction of...

Create a field guide for organisms living around Mono Lake (an alkaline environment) in this WebQuest. The process for completing this field guide is well laid out along with available resources. There is also a teacher page that gives...

When land has been damaged, efforts are often made to bring it back to health, a process called land reclamation. Activities that damage land, and government regulations in Alberta that allow it to be revived are explained.

This site is designed to assist the educator in teaching concepts and processes related to freshwater environments and to increase stewardship of these important resources. There are links to resources regarding the Great Lakes...

In this encyclopedia entry, you will find concise text explaining photosynthesis supplemented by a very detailed diagram of the process.

This lesson is to provide learners the opportunity to explore the various types of fauna (animals) found in the various biomes throughout the world.

This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.

See how Stephen Jay Gould's early interest in baseball influenced his thought process as a scientist.

Teach aliens about ecology as you play this game, and review your own understanding in the process. Topics covered include levels of organization, ecological relationships, nutrition and energy, cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen), and...

This site from USGS provides several activities to help understand the interrelationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities. Also included are links to new findings and programs concerning Earth...

Students define and provide examples of abiotic and biotic factors of different ecosystems. Then they investigate the importance of abiotic factors and physical processes within ocean ecosystems.

Investigate biological systems that support plant life by constructing a self-sufficient, enclosed environment for growing plants.

Digital transformation is the cultural, organizational and operational change of an organization, industry or ecosystem through a smart integration of digital technologies, processes and competencies across all levels and functions in a...

A PDF chapter covering in-depth information on the Earth geography: spatial aspects, processes, ecosystems, and adaptations of both humans and animals.

Studies involving earth sciences, marine sciences and oceanography.

Students gain an understanding of the parts of a plant, plant types and how they produce their own food from sunlight through photosynthesis. They also learn about transpiration, the process by which plants release moisture to the...

Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans....

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Water and elements like carbon and nitrogen are constantly being recycled through the environment. This process is called a biogeochemical cycle because it involves...

Discover the process by which oxygen cycles through the ecosystem.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Biodiversity is a measurement of the amount of variation of the species in a given area. More specifically, biodiversity can be defined as the variety of life and...

An overview of the impact of human activities on the environment and how those actions effect the nitrogen cycle.

Oil spills are real disasters that plague our oceans every day. This lesson will offer young scholars a chance to work in teams to develop possible solutions to ways to clean up oil spills.

The property numbers more than 30 islands clustered in three groups and covers surface area of 7,939 hectares. The islands offer a variety of landscapes and are home to a wealth of fauna, including the Bonin Flying Fox, a critically...