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Curated OER

The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the various sub-regions of the Arctic and Taiga zones in Canada. Using the online Canadian Atlas, they locate and describe the characteristics of each zone. They organize their information into a chart and share it with...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

GPS Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice using a GPS receiver and reading directions in an on-campus field trip. Students can identify a building stone, tree, or plant at each stop depending on which area of science is being studied.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Salmon Smolt: Stella PC and Mac

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the Stella Smolts Migration Model and its use in previous simulation models to help managers deal with the many factors contributing smolts decline. They participate in an interactive exercise in the role of fishery...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating The Virtual Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a instructional activity that is about the concept of earthquake design. The instructional activity includes the integration of technology and how it can be used to create buildings and structures for withstanding an...
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Other

Epa: Environmental Education & Training Partnership

For Students 9th - 10th
Project to supply environmental education, training, and services was started in part by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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Website
Other

Environmental Concern, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization in Maryland provides information on its wetlands conservation projects, educational materials for purchase, professional courses, and consulting services.
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EL Education

El Education: Flower City Atlas

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
3rd grade students in Rochester, New York, created this historical/environmental guide to the City of Rochester as part of a learning expedition on local history. The guiding questions were: How did Rochester become the Flower City? How...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Environmental Impacts of Marine Exotics

For Students 9th - 10th
Invasive species are disrupting many bodies of water in North America. Scientists share their reasons for concern in this brief article. Supporting and educator resources are provided.
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Unit Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.
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Other

Pollution Probe

For Students 9th - 10th
Pollution Probe is a leading Canadian environmental organization that was established at the University of Toronto in 1969. They investigate issues, educate the public and lobby for change.
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Interactive
Eduweb

Educational Web Adventures: The Ecotourism Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Will ecotourism help preserve the rainforest? Decide what to do and read the consequences.
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Website
Other

Robert Hass: Poet Laureate, Environmentalist, Educator

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article that summarizes Robert Hass's literary career.
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Handout
Other

University of Delaware: Major Resource Kits

For Students 9th - 10th
Major Resource Kits link academic majors to career alternatives by providing information on career paths, sample job titles, and a short bibliography of Career Resource Center materials available to students in a particular major....
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Article
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Acid Rain: What Is Being Done?

For Students 3rd - 8th
The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.
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Other

New England Aquarium: Climate Change and the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of videos accompanied by student activity sheets explore the impact of climate change on the ocean and the animals that live in and around it: sea turtles, jellies, whales, shore birds, lobsters, and coral.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Natchez Trace Scenic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an old indian trail. You can hike the trail or go bike riding. There are seasonal activities and ranger talks.