In this comparatives practice worksheet, students sharpen their grammar skills as they examine 13 sentences and choose the appropriate word from the word bank to finish them. Students write 5 sentences following comparative structures.

Students explore the concept of cultural anthropology. In this culture studies lesson plan, students consider the culture of Guinea as they read "The Meaning of Time" by Katherine Ross. Students also discuss the traits of monochronic and...

Students research the different careers in aquaculture.  In this aquaculture activity students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation. 

Learners examine a web page on food webs and select a habitat to research.  In this research instructional activity students identify the organisms found in the food web and present their findings to the class.

Fourth graders practice interviewing professionals in their area about their careers at a local watershed. They identify at least three careers that depend on the watershed and discuss its history. They write a composition to end the...

Students use information about past oil spills to predict potential effects of the Prestige spill on the environment, on marine life, and on the human culture and economy of Spain.

Learners examine the white shark. They think critically about a set of shark facts and predict whether the statements are true or false. Students describe a year in the life of a white shark living in the Red Triangle. They create a...

Students distinguish between exotic and native plant species. They work in groups in the field to restore a natural habitat. A class map is created to reflect their work in the field.

Learners observe subsidence and the effect it has on wetlands with a classroom demonstration. They think about the impact of global warming and the sea level and how it affects the marsh.

Students use the WorldWatcher program to identify the issues affecting their country they have been using for these activities. In groups, they identify each issue and identify the solution or develop their own. They present their...

This site, maintained by the Ocean Engineering Laboratory, University of Delaware is devoted to Ocean/Coastal research. The site has links to many topics including The Coastal Engineering Page.

This site is about civil and coastal engineering. The site has links to research, people, programs, news, etc.

Discover the mysteries of the native grasses of coastal California. Content includes a focus on identifying, finding, and growing native grasses.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.

Site from NY DEC gives general information on estuaries and their ecological importance to the NY and NJ coastal areas. Gives more specific information on the Peconic Estuary and the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary, with a focus on...

NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation oversees the conservation of United States coastal and marine habitats. Learn about the different projects they have undertaken and supported, what the work involves, and why it is so...

Protect the waterways in Florida by hunting for eight items in the picture that hurt the environment and then try your hand at the puzzles that follow.

This is a database on coral reefs where you can access coral reef data, take quizzes on corals, view images, get maps of reefs and more.

Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...

Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...

Find out how water pollution can be prevented and how it affects you.

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...