Science Buddies
Science Buddies: It's Raining, It's Pouring: Chemical Analysis of Rainwater
Here is an interesting project that could be approached from several different scientific angles: Environmental Science, Weather & Atmosphere, Chemistry, or Plant Biology. You can probably think of your own variations to emphasize...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ecosystem Services: A Primer
It is humans' responsibility to take care of the Earth's many ecosystems. Many of the daily things we take for granted - e.g., clean water and air, pest control, and protection from severe weather - are results of healthy ecosystems....
PBS
Pbs Kids: Eekoworld
Interactive website from PBS Kids teaches students age 6-9 about a number of ecological topics and the role they play in protecting the environment. Topics include recycling, the environment, air and water, plants and animals, and the...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The First Earth Day
You would think that the environment has always been a priority but that's not the case. In 1970, a U.S. Senator was disturbed by the lack of concern for our environment and proposed the first Earth Day. Use this site to learn more from...
Other
K 3 Learning pages.com: Earth Day Links
How can you celebrate Earth Day in your classroom? This collection features several downloadable Earth Day worksheets including word searches and coloring pages. Students and teachers can plan the perfect way to recognize the environment.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Seawater Desalination: Panacea or Hype?
An article and resources for research and teaching that explains how technologies are being used to desalinate ocean waters to be used for various municipal, industrial, and domestic purposes including a means to provide fresh water to...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Earth Days: Timeline:the Modern Environmental Movement
Trace the advance of the environmental movement from 1948 through the 1980s. Read about the legislation promoting a healthy environment passed under both Democratic and Republican presidents.
Other
Population Education: Homepage
Population Education provides teacher training and a variety of teacher tools to help educators on population concepts such as population growth, overpopulation, our effect on the environment, and related resources.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Surf Your Watershed
This resource provides information on watersheds, maps, activities, and links to local watershed information.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Build Your Own Watershed
How can you learn to build your own watershed? This site features an activity to illustrate the basic properties of a watershed. Don't miss out.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Estuaries
Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.
Other
Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Lakes and Wetlands [Pdf]
Alberta has different kinds of wetlands, which each offer benefits to the surrounding environments, such as good water quality, increased biodiversity and lake shoreline stabilization, for example. This fact sheet explains their importance.
Other
I*earn (International Education and Resource Network)
This nonprofit organization creates structured projects that facilitate engaged learning and youth making a difference on an International scale. Project areas include interdisciplinary topics such as the environment/science,...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa:wetlands Protection and Restoration
Why have more than half of America's original wetlands been destroyed? What are the benefits of wildlife to people and the environment? Where are wetlands found? Find out the answers to these questions here.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.