Discusses how the the natural resources of the world are being depleted at an alarming rate, and that humans depend on them for their survival. Elaborates on four main causes of resource depletion, and initiatives that could help to...

Read about the geography and natural resources of Ohio in your study of this state. Discusses geology, rock and mineral resources, geologic time, and glaciation.

Students will study maps to recognize where natural resources are found through exercises provided.

An interactive graph that predicts how many years until more than two dozen natural resources (e.g., chromium, oil, tin, coal, etc.) are depleted, based on current production rates or production that grows each year. Use the slider at...

An extensive report on the creation of our ecological footprint on the earth and how it impacts the global processes and natural resources.

This Spanish website is the principal page for the Canon del Rio Claro nature reserve in Colombia. Find out about the reserve, conservation efforts and how to visit.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) offers a section focusing on frequently asked questions about global warming. Learn what causes global warming, if the earth is really getting hotter, whether or not there is cause for...

A snapshot of what the world would be like if it lost crucial natural resources such as water, oil, and trees. Lists the causes and consequences, and ways people can make a difference.

Irvine Ranch is a unique natural landmark in southern California rich in geology and biodiversity.

The struggle of communities to inhabit small islands off the coast of Nova Scotia is profiled. Weather and poor land challenged the people but as transportation and communication expanded, the isolation and life style of the islanders...

A great site for kids wanting to learn more about fish and have some fun at the same time. It provides information about fish including food chain, fun fish facts, crustaceans, and shellfish: oysters, scallops, and clams. It also...

What is your school doing to protect and conserve water? Use the following questions to find out. When you are done, make some suggestions for how your school could improve. What could you and your class do to help?

A brief description of the prisoner-of-war camp at Point Lookout, Maryland.

Media-rich site address the ongoing conflicts in Jerusalem, Israel and the limitations of natural resources throughout Egypt due to the nation's dependence upon the Nile River. Understand the relationship between human identity and...

A wide variety of facts about Ireland, such as general background, square miles, natural resources, religions, literacy rates, type of government, economic facts, exchange rates, and many other things. Some links to external sites no...

The focus of this guide is the natural world around us and its aim is to foster children's understanding and appreciation of the environment right outside their doors.

This resource is a lesson plan from the University of Florida Natural History Museum. It is a lesson on the impact that the immigrants of Jamestown, VA had on American culture and the melting pot they created in the early colonial days.

As you watch Nature Cat, use these tools to guide discussions and learning activities. Includes printables on story elements, alternate endings, vocabulary words, character traits, an episode map, and a Venn diagram.

This teacher's guide focuses on the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living...

Natural gas is an abundant resource across the United States, and new discoveries and extraction methods have led to a dramatic rise in shale gas development -- making America the world's leading natural gas producer. We invest in...

This site has information about the settlement patterns of the Native People of California based on the location and availability of resources.

Because of Hawaii's isolation, endemic species evolved in their own unique way. With the arrival of foreigners and colonization, new species were introduced to the islands. The result being a crisis within the Hawaiian ecosystem,...

Natural gas is a colorless and odorless fossil fuel that is used in almost half the homes for heat. Learn more about this non-renewable energy resource.

Explore how the National Park Service collects data to monitor conditions found in the parks. Learn how the parks implement programs to monitor soil and other geological factors.