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Few: Human Impact on the Environment & Environmental Impact on Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
Human beings have an enormous impact on the natural environment, and ultimately on each other. The way we chose to house, clothe, shelter, and meet the needs for vital resources such as food, energy, and water, not only affect the...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Human Impact on the Cloud Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
A study discovering and exploring the cloud forest canopy and how humans have influenced the ecosystem's biodiversity.
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European Union

European Environment Agency: Nature and Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the summary of a report on nature and wildlife in Europe. Read about the natural environment, changes resulting from human activity, or access a table of contents to read more.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Environmental Justice for All

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on environmental justice in America and the impact of government policy in which Robert D. Bullard examines the inequality of environmental burden on people of color and lower income persons. Links to related resources for further...
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Informory: Famous Environmental Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography about ten environmental scientists who have shown concern with the impacts of human activities on Earth and its biodiversity.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The American Civil War: An Environmental View

For Students 9th - 10th
The telling of the Civil War from an ecological view from the National Humanities Center. The toll of life taken of young men and animals, the devastation of cities, towns, farmland, trees, and forests - all these factors are discussed...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: Westward Expansion: Social and Cultural

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Civil War, westward expansion continued to increase, as migrants moved to the west in search of economic opportunities. In this video, Kim discusses the social and cultural effects of increased migration to the west, including...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what air pollution is, countries with the worst occurrences of it, the history of air pollution, how air pollutants are dispersed and how scientists study this phenomenon, sources of air pollution, the health impact, indoor air...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Environmental Possibilism vs Environmental Determinism

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the difference between environmental possibilism and environmental determinism and presents a chart comparing the tenets of each theory.