Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Ocean Oil: Coastal Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles, video, and some teaching guides on issues related to coastal ecosystems. Includes environmental issues, e.g., oil spills, and different types of ecosystems, e.g., mangroves and coastal grasslands.
Unit Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Prince William's Oily Mess: A Tale of Recovery

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of reports on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill includes information on the remaining impact of the spill, the ecosystem in transition, lessons learned and an oil spill trajectory model.
Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Fed.: Restoring the Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wildlife Federation has committed itself to saving the wildlife and habitat of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill area. They report on how many animals have been reported dead, how many are oiled but alive and how many cleaned and...
Interactive
University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska State Museum: Alaska Kelp Community

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the ecological relationships of six different organisms living in the Alaskan kelp community. The site also contains an interactive map showing the time line for the spread of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.