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EHP Science Education

Environmental Science lesson plans and corresponding professional articles are provided free of charge for high school teachers to use in their classrooms. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institute of Environmental Health

EPA Teaching Center

This website provides information and resources for the study and teaching of environmental science, projects, curriculum assistance. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Literacy Council

If we are to protect the Earth and our future, we need to equip today's students to be tomorrow's environmental stewards. This comprehensive site helps students become environmentally literate. Subjects include: air & climate, land, water, ecosystems, energy,... (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Environmental Literacy Council

Science Literature Database

Locate books to enhance your study of science topics using this database of titles and teaching ideas. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of North Carolina at Wilmington

NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Library

Search the library's collection; check out the journal subscriptions; and find bibliographies for stormwater resources and sustainability resources. This site also offers free access via the Internet to Scirus and Agricola, two science databases with citations... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Office of Environmental Education

ScienceCourseware.org

Interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science field studies. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: California State University System

Environmental Inquiry

A curriculum series and supporting website designed to provide students with develop research skills specifically in the area of environmental science. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Cornell University

Enviro-Tacklebox

A series of films and web-based support materials designed to support environmental studies curriculum. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: LPB Learning Port

Newswise: SciNews

A comprehensive, online database of science news from a variety of science and health publications and institutions. Spanning a wide range of topics such as genetics, disease, environmental studies, technology, energy, and space exploration, this site is a... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: NewsWise

The Science House

Through school demonstration programs, student science camps, teacher workshops and innovative laboratory training, and support projects, the NCSU Science House partners with K-12 teachers to emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities in... (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: North Carolina State University

Center for Global Environmental Education K-12 Classroom Projects

“Fostering environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages”, this program offers classroom projects and continuing education opportunities to teachers globally.Projects are designed to understand environmental impacts through examples... (Learn more)

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Earthwatch Institute

The Earthwatch Institute supports scientific research by linking teachers and students with ongoing field research projects throughout the world. Videos, photos, blogs and articles cover scientific expeditions where scientists and volunteers attempt to identify... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Earthwatch Institute

EcoKids

EcoKids features interactive games and activities about environmental issues, "Homework Help" with information on specific topics and "Have Your Say" where students can reply to science questions and view answers from others.Although... (Learn more)

Format: website

Provided by: Earth Day Canada

National Academies: Science Headlines

Sponsored by the National Academies, users can read current science articles about health, environment, agriculture and more. Articles are updated frequently and include minor complemetary images. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: National Academies

Toshiba America Foundation

Designed to contribute to the quality of science and mathematics education in the United States, this organization awards teachers in grades K-6 and 7-12 grants for classroom projects. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Toshiba

Earthguide

Interactive and easy-to-use resource that highlights connections between earth systems and remotely-sensed observations with animations, images, games and multimedia presentations in many areas of Earth Science. Play the Photosynthesis game or view the animated... (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: CalSpace Center

Environmental Resource Program (ERP)/UNC Institute for the Environment

The UNC Institute for the Environment is the multidisciplinary program leading UNC-Chapel Hill's world-renowned environmental community in educating practitioners, researching and solving global challenges, and informing people about critical issues. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

EPA Global Warming

Information about global warming and how greenhouse gas causes global warming, affects the climate, and impacts health, agriculture, animal life, water resources, and forests. Slides and reports can be downloaded for presentations. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

Operational Significant Event Imagery

High-resolution, detailed imagery of significant environmental events with short narratives. These images may include volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, typhoons, icebergs, storms, fires, and many other natural events. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Jet Propulsion Education Gateway

A place where educators can find hands-on activities in the area of space exploration. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory