Understand the structure and function of the human Excretory system.

Inspired by Hemispheres' 2004 Teachers' Summer Institute, People and Place: Human-Geographic Relations, this curriculum unit was designed to address human adaptation to and modification of the environment. How have humans adjusted to...

This site provides information about the active ingredients registered as pesticides. Site discusses toxicology, exposure, dose-response and risk characterization.

This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.

Explore the pros and cons of placing trash in landfills or incinerating it.

Students examine data about garbage production and graphically represent data in a scatter plot. From the data students make predictions. They develop an understanding of the environmental impact of trash accumulation and the need for a...

Did you know that nature has its own clean-up crew and recycling staff? Yeah, there aremany plants and animals that help recycle natural materials in our environment. They take deadmaterials and turn them back into rich soil. Use this...

Use this resource to learn about how we make compost and how we use it to grow gardens.

In this printable lesson plan, children will learn about the environment by going outdoors and picking up litter. Use this printable lesson plan, video clips, science notebook pages, and support materials from the PBS KIDS show Elinor...

Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...

This resource provides information about the excretory system, specifically the kidney.

A bioremediation expert cautions against the concentration of detergents and other chemicals used to clean up oil spills. The clean-up can be a nightmare of its own when toxic agents are used.

Did you know that used bottles and cans often end up in landfills or worse, in our lakes and oceans or on the ground as litter! This pollution hurts birds, turtles, and other wildlife. These are some of the reasons why we should use...

This activity provides a guide for making biodegradable planters.

We throw away so many things on a daily basis. Why not find creative ways to recycle and reuse them? 45 ways you can make different items by using recycled materials are provided here.

A good overview and index of all the classes and species of amphibians, including sub-classes, orders, and characteristics.

Resource provides two good diagrams of a bird's respiratory system.

Students learn about the natural resource, soil, and explore the ways it can become polluted.

Discusses the function of the liver and the pancreas and provides fun facts.

Explains the parts and function of the kidneys and why they are important.

For this activity, students will explore creative ways that materials can be reused. They will then create a commercial to advertise innovative ideas. Follow-up suggestions include having a sale or contacting local secondhand stores.

Students will explore what is involved in printer cartridge recycling, and look at its potential as a school fundraiser.

Kids learn by experimenting with science. Project about recycling and landfills.

In a multi-week experiment, students monitor the core temperatures of two compost piles, one control and one tended, to see how air and water affect microbial activity.