Curated OER
Shelter
Students study shelter and how plants, animals, and people must have shelter to survive. In this shelter activity, students read paragraphs about various shelters and their necessity with plants, animals, and people.
Curated OER
The Environment: Vocabulary
In this environment vocabulary worksheet, students complete 12 multiple choice questions, then translate a set of "environment words."
Curated OER
Read Martin's Big Words
Students read Martin's Big Words. In this social studies lesson, students read and discuss the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
United Nations
United Nations Sustainable Development Issues
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development covers issues ranging from Agriculture to Waste. This site offers documents and action plan implementation for sustainable development of the earth's natural resources.
Other
International Institute for Sustainable Development
The IISD--the International Institute for Sustainable Development--provides information on all aspects of sustainable development: business, climate change, economic policy, energy, and natural resources. Its website also includes...
Other
International Institute for Sustainable Development: Energy
Learn what the International Institute for Sustainable Development is doing in Canada to help ensure that clean, alternative energy sources are used in the future.
BBC
Bbc: Geography: Sustainable Development in Northern Ireland
This extensive interactive website is designed for students to use to learn about farming, tourism, transportation, ecosystems, settlements and manufacturing in Northern Ireland.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sustainable Development
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What sustainable development is.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sustainable Development
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What sustainable development is.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sustainable Development Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about sustainable development. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Other
International Institute for Sustainable Development: Catalyzing Change in Canada
The International Institute for Sustainable Development, or IISD, provides information on all aspects of sustainable development. Here one can find more information on how the IISD is helping Canada deal with climate change. Find climate...
Other
University of Idaho: Principles of Sustainability
This online open course is a digital walkabout on the primary concepts, principles, and issues of sustainability. Rather than lectures, the course has eight Chapters, each with several Parts that detail the Chapter topic area. The course...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability
This collection of five learning modules looks at issues related to environmental change and sustainability. Topics addressed include changes in the atmosphere, soil, water, and biodiversity, and what can be done to counteract this and...
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Sustainable Cities: Natural Solutions in Urban Design
A comprehensive resource probing learners to consider how to design a sustainable city. Find lesson guides, activities, and a video to enrich study.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Seeing a Sustainable Future
In this video, Alex Steffen discusses ways that urban areas are able to reduce their ecological footprint and people can live more sustainable lifestyles. [10:14] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Sustainability
Understand the definition of sustainability with this tutorial. Also, explore possible solutions to obtain sustanability in an environment.
Other
International Institute for Sustainable Development: On the Great Plains
Information on the Great Plains of North America. Click on the 11 Key Issues for Great Plains Sustainability for information on important aspects that must be addressed in order to keep the Great Plains viable.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Patterns and Change: Disparities in Wealth and Development
This collection of four learning modules looks at issues related to the unequal distribution of wealth and economic development. Examines how this is measured and presents student video assignments on this topic, followed by a discussion...
Other
Sustainable Development Institute: Tending the Watershed
Article from the Sustainable Development Institute about protecting the Neuse River in North Carolina, outlining the issues and the work that is done by the watershed tenders.
Other
Planet Cork: Educating Primary School Children in Sustainable Development
Cartoon character Corkie wants all children to know about one of nature's unique gifts-cork! Find out what makes cork an environmentally friendly renewable resource with many special qualities and uses that can help us keep planet Earth...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Business Logic of Sustainability
At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable...
Other
The Sustainable Community Movement
This site has definitions and explanations of Sustainability, Sustainable Community, and Sustainable Community Movement. Download PDF or Read Online to find Chapter 2: The Sustainable Community Movement.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Finding the Personal Voice of Sustainability
Students explore a more personal connection to sustainability and environmental concerns by reading an article, and rewriting it into a first-person monologue which they will perform.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Crafting a Sustainability Message
This activity asks students to convey a sustainability message by developing text for a descriptive information board or kiosk to be placed at Growing Places Farm and Energy Park.