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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Super Salmon

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from FRONTLINE/NOVA: "Harvest of Fear" explores genetic modification of salmon and possible consequences.
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Other

Grace Communications: Food Print

For Students 9th - 10th
An environmentally conscious group brings to light the relationship between food, water and energy, and the importance of sustainability. The site looks at issues such as animal welfare, social justices, food policy, the industrial food...
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Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides statistical evidence, backgrounders, FAQs, climate impact reports, and suggested solutions to the global problem.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska State Museum: Alaska Kelp Community

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the ecological relationships of six different organisms living in the Alaskan kelp community. The site also contains an interactive map showing the time line for the spread of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Parasitic Flowering Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
The ecology and natural history of plants that live at the expense of other organisms is described in detail at this site from the Palomar College. Great material for a report or presentation.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Water Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Water pollution occurs when a body of water is adversely affected due to the addition of large amounts of materials to the water. The sources of water pollution are categorized as being a point source or a non-source point of pollution....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Clean Is That Water?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan helps students understand the factors that affect water quality and the conditions that allow for different animals and plants to survive. Students will look at the effects of water quality on various water-related...
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Government of Canada

Government of Canada: Environment: Ecosystem Initiatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on ecosystem initiatives and the programs in Canada that are working to preserve area ecosystems.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Biological Roulette: Alien Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the roulette wheel and see how some alien species were introduced into the United States and the effect they have had on our country. This is part of an archived Smithsonian exhibit.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Dromedary Camel

For Students 9th - 10th
The world's most common camel is the Dromedary. Find out more on the Dromedary through this detailed fact sheet and photos.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Examples of Parasitism

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what parasitism is and provides a few examples of parasitic relationships.