Curated OER
The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada
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...
Curated OER
GPS Treasure Hunt
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.
Curated OER
Salmon Smolt: Stella PC and Mac
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...
Curated OER
Creating The Virtual Model
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...
Other
Epa: Environmental Education & Training Partnership
Project to supply environmental education, training, and services was started in part by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Other
Environmental Concern, Inc.
This organization in Maryland provides information on its wetlands conservation projects, educational materials for purchase, professional courses, and consulting services.
EL Education
El Education: Flower City Atlas
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...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Environmental Impacts of Marine Exotics
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis
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.
Other
Pollution Probe
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.
Eduweb
Educational Web Adventures: The Ecotourism Game
Will ecotourism help preserve the rainforest? Decide what to do and read the consequences.
Other
Robert Hass: Poet Laureate, Environmentalist, Educator
A brief article that summarizes Robert Hass's literary career.
Other
University of Delaware: Major Resource Kits
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....
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain: What Is Being Done?
The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.
Other
New England Aquarium: Climate Change and the Oceans
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Natchez Trace Scenic Trail
This is an old indian trail. You can hike the trail or go bike riding. There are seasonal activities and ranger talks.