Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources
Through interactive activities and readings, students learn that natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable, but sustainable use and management must be applied to ensure they are available for the long term.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Forces of Change:meet Your Atmosphere
This superb site has detailed information about the composition of the atmosphere, how it is always changing, how it protects life on earth, and the destructive impact human activity has on it. There is an atmosphere design lab, as well...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: K Ess2 2: Environmental Change
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: K Ess3 1: Environmental Relationships
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach about the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals and the places they live. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 5 Ess3 1: Protecting Earth's Resources and Environment
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 5-ESS3-1: protecting Earth's resources and environment.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Teacher Resources: My Ton of Trash (Lesson Plan)
Here you can find an engaging lesson plan on the trash each individual generates over time. Students will learn how trash is generated, how trash is disposed of, and possible ways to reduce the amount of trash.
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University of Michigan
University of Michigan: The Great Lakes: An Environmental History [Pdf]
The University of Michigan provides a PowerPoint presentation on the environmental history of the Great Lakes. Provides aerial shots of the Great Lakes from a satellite, various geographical maps over the Great Lake Region, and pictures...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Protect Your Health and Environment
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.
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
Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Create a New Climate for Action
The wealth of information and tools available on this site will assist students and teachers to develop and promote active awareness of the impact human beings have on the environment. Resources are provided to guide them in how to lead...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: World Environment Day Activities
This resource provides a collection of creative activities for the celebration of World Environment Day, June 5th.
Other
Mother Nature Network: Earth Day: An Animated Tribute
Animated review of environmental legislation and events, produced as a commemoration, in 2010, on the forty-year anniversary of the first Earth Day. Includes a timeline of events. [4:40]
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Save the Forest
President Theodore Roosevelt believed in the need for conservation and was called America's first environmental president. What steps did he take to help preserve the environment and its natural resources? Today we can enjoy the beauty...
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ocean Zones
Discover more about the underocean environment at this site that surveys animals, environmental factors such as light and temperature, currents, animals, plants, and the like.
Other
Earth Day Canada: Eco Kids: Limit Food Waste
Each year, people throw out millions of tons of food that could still be eaten. That is a lot of food! Even when we compost food waste there are still some negative impacts. Resources like water and energy are used to grow and transport...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Lowdown: Brief History of the First Earth Day and What We Can Learn From Its Success Lesson Plan
Earth Day grew out of the environmental movement in the late 1960s in response to a series of environmental disasters that took lives, marred natural beauty and threatened animal species. An estimated 20 million Americans participated in...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clean Land Thanks to Us! (Educator Page)
In this instructional activity about the EPA, students will find out that their government pays for goods and services by taxing people and companies.
eSchool Today
E School Today: What Is Your Role in Water Preservation?
Find out what you can do about global water scarcity and conservation.
eSchool Today
E School Today: What Can I Do About Global Warming/climate Change?
Learn about the simple actions you can take to help slow the effects of climate change.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Seed Germination
Resource describes the process of germination and includes the parts of a seed, environmental conditions, and rate of germination.