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Science Publications: American Journal of Environmental Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse through the current issue of an international peer-reviewed journal, which presents original research articles, reviews, and letters in all areas of environmental studies and environmental sciences.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: North Carolina District Science Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The North Carolina District of the Water Resources Discipline, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is committed to collecting hydrologic data and conducting hydrologic investigations of the highest quality. North Carolina District staff...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Bringing Global Climate Change Into the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Making Climate Change Relatable to Teens: The goal of my Earth and Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Issues in Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from American Institute of Biological Sciences provides a collection of articles on current issues in environmental science and human impacts on the environment. Several articles available in Spanish.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Environmental Problems and Human Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps explain how carcinogens cause cancer ,and it discusses ways that cancer can be treated or prevented.
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Popular Science

Popular Science China's Green Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about what China is doing to turn around its pollution problems. Read about plans for establishing large eco-communities in China, which are intended to make China's air and water cleaner as they also absorb millions of...
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Careers With Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide-ranging suggestions for student who love to work with animals and don't necessarily want to be a veterinarian. Site also has links to other animal career websites.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Plant Powered Plastics

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses plastic products, what they are made from, their impact on the environment and on human health, and alternative plastics being created using plants, as well as the advantages of these new products.
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Dotdash: Treehugger: What Is Eco Friendly Technology?

For Students 9th - 10th
What is eco-friendly technology? Also known as clean tech, green tech and environmental tech, eco-friendly technology can help preserve the environment through energy efficiency and reduction of harmful waste. Green tech innovators use...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Species, Speciation and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Institute of Biological Sciences offers this article by Niles Eldredge, evolutionary theorist and curator at the American Museum of Natural History. Eldredge begins with Darwin's theories and summarizes subsequent thought,...
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Breast Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. It discusses the discovery of two breast cancer genes, and some environmental and other factors that may affect whether someone gets breast cancer.
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BBC

Bbc: Anger at Us Climate Retreat

For Students 9th - 10th
A great article that looks at the US decision not to enter into the Kyoto Treaty from a European/World perspective. Article gives both the US and European/World sides of the issue.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Causes of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth's temperature depends on the balance between energy entering and leaving the planet's system . When incoming energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth system, Earth warms. When the sun's energy is reflected back into space,...
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BBC

Bbc: Lake Faces Aftermath of City Catastrophe

For Students 9th - 10th
The pollution and environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina is probed by BBC News in this September, 2005, report.
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USA Today

Usa Today: European Union Ratifies Kyoto Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the European Union's decision to join the Kyoto Treaty and the the scientific evidence that supports global warming.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Green Roofs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how green roofs can benefit the ecosystem and wildlife diversity.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Margaret Mead

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Margaret Mead, noted anthropologist and prolific author.

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