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Universite De Moncton, Nb: Environmental Problem Solving [Pdf]
This lesson allows students to identify environmental problems in their community, to choose a problem, to analyze it, to find solutions for it, and to get involved in environmental action. This is a well-structured lesson and, while it...
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Neef: Greening Stem Toolkit
The National Environmental Education Foundation is greening the STEM program in an effort to attend to the demands of the environmental challenges facing the nation and the world in the 21st Century. Lessons included in this toolkit...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Epa History: Epa's Position on the Energy Crisis
This is an EPA position paper written in January 1974 about the Environmental Protection Agency's position on the American energy crisis. The paper gives the roots of the problems of the energy crisis, the impact of the U.S.'s...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Solutions to the Ocean Acidification Problem
Understand the ocean acidification problem, and find out what you can do about it.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Air
Air pollution occurs both inside and outside and is dangerous to individuals as well as to the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees laws and regulations related to air quality and has gathered a wealth of information to...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Pingus Penguins: Writing Good Instructions
Students use the free computer game Pingus to learn how engineers, specifically environmental engineers, use their technical writing skills to give instructions and follow the instructions of others. Students learn to write instructions...
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A River Runs Through It Learning Project
In this year long learning project integrating mathematics and science, students solve environmental problems using data collection and problem solving concepts. Designed for upper elementary gifted students. Interactive components and...
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Health and the Environment
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-three data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine health issues and how the environment impacts health in areas around the globe. They look at a...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment
Students and teachers can explore environmental issues with classroom resources, homework help, and other publications.
US Department of Agriculture
China's Agricultural Water Policy Reforms [Pdf]
"This report documents the problem of water scarcity in parts of northern China and describes China's agricultural water management policies as well as reforms underway to encourage water conservation." (USDA) (PDF Format)
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In Memory of a Great Environmentalist
An interview with Cousteau that is focused on conservation of the oceans. He addresses the issue of human population growth and the problems it is causing and will cause.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Captain Charles Moore on the Seas of Plastic
Capt. Charles Moore discusses the growing problem of plastic trash in our seas and oceans and what the solutions might be. [7:24]
Geographic
Hungary: Geography
Site provides information on the geography of Hungary, its natural resources, and some of its current enviromental problems. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Cosmetics
Video addressees living in a materials economy, specifically how everyday cosmetic products contain dangerous toxins. Learn about the health impacts of these chemicals and how you can take action to help solve this problem. [7:00]
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Asthma and Indoor Environments
This website defines, explains, and exemplifies indoor air pollution and how it significantly contributes to asthma problems.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste Solutions
This concise article explores possible solutions to the hazardous waste problem.
Buck Institute
Buck Institute for Education: Pblu: Schoolyard Habitat Project
An example of a project-based learning opportunity that engages students in learning what a healthy habitat is by working within the school's campus to increase opportunity for animals to find food and shelter, maintaining plants, and...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...