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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, is an exciting online professional development magazine for elementary teachers which features content-rich web sites, interactive videos, animations, articles written specifically for K-2 and 3-5 students that... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: The Ohio State University
Cool Planet for Teachers
This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: OxFam
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
NatureWorks
A rich collection of animal and science information in an attractive, easy to use interface for 3-6 graders. Learn about animal adaptations, habitats, and interdependence or go straight to the facts about North American animals and birds. Video clips available... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: New Hampshire Public Television
One World Journeys: Where People and the Planet Connect
This unique website, sponsored by Fusionspark Media, enables visitors to experience exquisite photo-documentary expeditions around the world. Travel to the remote mountain forests of the former Soviet Georgia, track jaguars in Mexico, dive on pristine coral... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: One World Journeys
Views of the National Parks
This site offers virtual tours of twelve national parks. These tours consist of photographs, information, and interactive views for exploration. A section of teaching resources provides lesson plans and activities correlated to national standards for all four... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: National Park Service
Virtual Museum Canada
Stories, artifacts and treasures that define Canada over the centuries presented in rich, interactive, multimedia virtual exhibits with an image gallery, a teachers' center, and a section of games. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Virtual Museum Canada