HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Aquatic Wildlife and Pollution
This lesson plan is designed to teach young children about healthy and hazardous marine and freshwater environments and be able to describe the effects of the pollution of plastics on wildlife.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Snails: Population Calculation in an Aquatic Environment
A 3-day field investigation where students visit an aquatic area and collect snails. These are examined, the species identified, and the body parts and characteristics studied and recorded. Then the snails are returned to their homes....
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department: Wildlife
Here you will find a description of many types of wildlife species living in Texas. Clicking on the underlined words will direct you to links to related topics. Browse through the website (land and water) to discover aquatic species and...
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Crocodiles
Explore the fascinating world of the crocodile by learning about its family, distribution, behaviors, habitats, and classification through news, photos, descriptions, and external links.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Service: Biologist in Training [Pdf]
Guide for kids and tips for parents on how to explore a wildlife habitat and connect with nature.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Lake Superior
This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.
Other
Pollution Probe: Mercury in the Environment [Pdf]
High levels of mercury exposure can cause birth defects, permanent brain or kidney damage, and/or death. This resource focuses on the impacts of mercury in the environment. Learn how mercury can reap havoc on lakes and other aquatic...
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Water Quality #2
Use this case study from the Wheeling Jesuit University and a real world type problem to learn about water pollution and water quality assessment. Lots of supporting material.
Other
Zoo De Madrid: Aquarium
Use this resource to explore the wonders of the aquarium in Madrid. You can select the animal link to see pictures and get additional information about the animals.