Identify things which can damage the earth's life and makeup. Examine elements like lead and radon.

An in-depth biography of Rachel Carson which gives background on her interest in biology and her eventual writing of the seminal book on ecology Silent Spring. Many hyperlinks for additional information.

This article helps explain how carcinogens cause cancer ,and it discusses ways that cancer can be treated or prevented.

Worrying over the environment is nothing new, just the term "environmental" is. Investigate the history of concerns dating back to ancient civilization and looking forward into the future.

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.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides activities, tips, and lessons for students of all ages regarding the environment.

This is the homepage of the Wilderness Awareness School, an organization dedicated to providing environmental education to children.

Take a peek at a day in the life of two Wisconsin wardens, a Conservation Warden and an Environmental Warden. You can also spend time learning tools of the trade in a warden technology video.

This learning module looks at the impact of economic development on the environment. It begins with a look at a serious pollution problem in China, then looks at waste reduction and climate change. Includes an animation, images, and videos.

In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore activism - taking action to bring about change - including some causes that activists espouse and the tactics that they use to end harmful practices or reshape policies. The lesson...

What are the causes and effects of acid rain in our environment? To learn more about this serious environmental issue check out this website. Contains a page with several acid rain activities for students.

National watershed education program engaging young people in environmental service projects. Download their free Action Guide and Leader Guidebook to get your class started on a community service project to help the environment. Action...

Students learn what they can do to protect themselves from health hazards in their environment. They learn about potential hazards, how these can affect their health, and what they can do to minimize their exposure.

Students write letters as part of an environmental action campaign. They become more aware of global environmental problems and play a part in their solution.

This instructional activity will introduce students to environmental issues. Students will recognize environmental opinions and perspective, which will help them define themselves and others as either preservationists or...

In this activity, students will learn to identify different opinions related to an issue as well as the things (information, values and beliefs) that influence those opinions. They will use an opinion spectrum to analyze the range of...

This cross-curricular lesson combines research on an ecological issue with creative writing. After conducting research on an important environmental issue, middle schoolers will present their findings from a different point of view.

Discover what causes allergy and asthma attacks and what you can do to prevent them.

A great deal of basic data on molybdenum and its properties. There is also lots of information relating to uses and environmental concerns surrounding this metal.

A lesson on sustainability of urban farms in particular in New York City. Students learn how to apply sustainability principles to environmental problems. Students will look at the need for sustainable farming practices that maximize...

Kids and adults alike people can engage in projects that make our communities greener, healthier places. Here are a few ideas to get started.

In this instructional activity, for grades 7-12, students will examine President Obama's proposed policy on offshore drilling, the various positions on offshore oil exploration and participate in a mock-policy committee to develop...

Learn what an intertidal zone is and where these areas exist on Earth.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Project Look Sharp offers a unit, complete with lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and videos, focused on chemicals in the environment.