Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: How Dirt Works
In this lesson, students learn the value of soil and its role as a natural resource.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Water Resources
Learn about water as a precious resource in danger of being depleted. Understand the roles that overuse and agricultural use play in the sustainability efforts of this essential resource. Includes video. [28:25]
Other
Toronto Zoo: Adopt a Pond Wetland Conservation Programme
This is a large website from the Toronto Zoo with information on environmental conservation. There are explanations about habitats and species, and teacher resources for a variety of grade levels and subjects.
Other
Yellowstone to Yukon: Conservation Initiative
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative is a group of scientists, environmentalists, businesses and organizations that are committed to protecting wilderness regions in an area stretching from Yellowstone to the Yukon. The site...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Roosevelt's Tree Army: The Civilian Conservation Corps
This exhibition tells the stories of the CCC's administration and controversial policies, the men who joined, and the contributions its projects made to the history of conservation in the United States.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Conserve It to Preserve It
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (http://www.auntielitter.org/), conservation and describing ways to sustain natural resources will be explored. Students will also recycle a paper plate to create a picture frame. This...
Province of British Columbia
Soil Conservation Surveys Guidebook
The online version of the "Soil Conservation Surveys Guidebook," helps forest resource managers from British Columbia plan and implement sound forest practices. Divided into three sections, the guidebook includes soil conservation...
Other
Wwf: Conservation Programs ~ Mackenzie Valley
The Mackenzie Valley,in the Canada's Northwest Territories, is under the protection of WWF-Canada's Mackenzie River Basin Conservation Program. The program aims to protect habitats & ecosystems within the watershed, and to make sure...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Conserving Biodiversity: Self Check Quiz
Five review quiz questions about the conservation of natural resources and the preservation of biodiversity.
Other
Natural Resources Defense: Canadian Boreal Forest; A Conservation Ethic at Work
The successful conservation ethic of the Poplar River First Nations,located north of Winnipeg, is profiled. The trees, plants and wildlife of the Canadian forest have been relied on for food, medicine and the survival of cultural beliefs...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Conserve It to Preserve It
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), conservation and describing ways to sustain natural resources will be explored. This lesson is one from the "Take Pride Statewide" series. *This lesson is...
Other
Conservation History Association of Texas: The Texas Legacy Project: Maps
A collection of links to a variety of maps and exercises about state resources, and help give historic background and regional context to the environmental issues that arise in Texas.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Eco Connections: Conservation of Resources
During our exploration of each previous lesson, we have learned about many of the factors that contribute to the ongoing destruction of our environment. In our final lesson, we will make a holistic appraisal of the impact that each of...
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Nicaragua Program
Nicaragua's natural resources are being threatened by its advancing agricultural frontier. Read what's being done about it at this site.
Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 4: Conservation: Unit Files
Fourth graders explore the beauty of the natural world and the responsibilities of leaving an abundance of resources to future generations. A complete unit Google Drive folder of teacher resources.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Ocean Center: Why Do We Need to Conserve Water?
Go aboard on a cruise ship with Denise and her family. Help her learn about water conservation, and why it is important.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Sustainable Cities: Natural Solutions in Urban Design
A comprehensive resource probing learners to consider how to design a sustainable city. Find lesson guides, activities, and a video to enrich study.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Where's the Beach? Protecting Coastlines From Erosion
Recognize resourceful and budget-friendly methods to help restore and protect coastlines. View the video and utilize the lesson plans.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Garden Tip Sheets
Four tip sheets on how to grow a rain garden, a pollinator garden, a native habitat garden, and a school garden. Includes links to lots of resources.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: How Natural Areas Filter Water
By studying nature's filters, learners learn about the importance of water quality for human health and agriculture.[4 min, 6 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Native Habitat Garden Tip Sheet
All regions grow special plants naturally which attract specific creatures. This tip sheet will help guide planters to selecting native plants for an area.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Careers: Conservation Pilot
Beverly Paulan, a Department of Natural Resources aircraft pilot, explains how she became a conservation pilot and what she does in her job.
Other
Friends of the Earth International
The home page of Friends of the Earth International provides current information on issues of use and misuse of natural resources around the world.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Conservation and the Environment in Utah
This article looks at conservation and environmental awareness in the state of Utah, from the Progressive Era to the present.