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Mix and match ecology: Human impact: This high-school biology lesson uses a group activity to teach students about the impact of human actions on natural resources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By MaryBeth Knight Greene.

Mix and match ecology: Symbiosis: In this high-school biology lesson, students gain an understanding of the three kinds of symbiotic relationships by creating relationships between imaginary animals.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 ); By MaryBeth Knight Greene.

The mountains of Nepal: Scientific investigations: This lesson introduces students to the mountain ecosystems of Nepal. Activities include a brainstorming activity, in which students think about ecosystems and biodiversity; a research activity, in which students use a variety of sources to gather information about the mountain ecosystems of Nepal; and a journal activity, in which students create journal entries based on the information gathered in their research.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 7 Information Skills, Science, and Social Studies); By Robin Bartoletti.

StreamWatch: This lesson is intended as a long term project to determine the overall health of a stream or wetland. Students identify seasonal changes that occur within the ecosystem, ideally with a minimum of bimonthly or monthly monitoring.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By B. Carl Rush.

Vietnam waterways: Ecology and conservation: In this interdisciplinary lesson for grades 6-8, students will examine the relationship between the physical environment and cultural characteristics of the Mekong River valley in Vietnam. Students will evaluate the current conditions of the Mekong River and suggest long-range solutions for improving, restoring, or preserving the quality of the river.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, Science, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

We all live downstream: This lesson uses the North American Streamside exhibit of the North Carolina Zoological Park as an inquiry-based starting point for a stream ecology study.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–10 English Language Arts and Science); By Eddie Hamblin.

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Curriki: Curriki is a educational wiki that provides high quality resources from its members. Browse by subject or by newly published content. Search by grade level or by topic. New resources are added daily. You an even download the resources you want... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

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

Exploring manatee conservation in Latin America: During this virtual tour, your students will have access to real-life, current examples of manatee conservation. Through this web site, your students will have the opportunity to experience research as it takes place and to develop a broader understanding... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Facing the Future: People and the Planet: Committed to providing educational resources for the promotion of the understanding necessary for sustainable resources and living. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Facing the Future

Field Trip Earth: Field Trip Earth focuses on field-based wildlife conservation research projects ongoing around the world. Some of the projects are "live," and others are archived so readers may continue to access the relevant articles, photos, videos, and other materials.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Field Trip Earth

Pond life: The purpose of this lesson is to investigate familiar and unfamiliar ecosystems using Internet resources; to explore how various organisms satisfy their needs within their environments; to study the kinds of relationships that exist between organisms within... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Science); Provided by: Science Netlinks

Preservation issues: Competing interests: In this lesson, students explore scientist, Mark Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants, and consider the issues surrounding conservation efforts in a variety of contexts. Activities in this lesson engage students in small group collaboration,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: Xpeditions

The significance of private forests in the U. S.: The significance of Private Forests in the U.S. has students study the history of private forests and the values these lands have to the United States . Students will also examine family forests in America , and take a closer look at the challenges facing... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–7 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: The Forest History Society

Teaching science through picture books: A rainforest lesson: In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, a study of the tropical rainforest is introduced through the picture book Welcome to the Green House by Jane Yolen. This science lesson, which incorporates reading, writing, and technology, is a template... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Science); Provided by: ReadWriteThink