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American Field Guide

A collection of online videos that explore many aspects of America's wilderness from animals to earth and space to public policy. (Learn more)

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Provided by: PBS

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education

Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Utah

c.o.o.l. classroom

Students will predict a plankton bloom, determine the displacement of a boat adrift at sea, predict good fishing days, and more while improving basic skills training, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Find video, printable teaching guides, and... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Rutgers University

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

Crittercam

Take an interactive journey into the deep sea, the Antarctic, and the Arctic. Or try your hand at fitting sea creatures with a research tool called the Crittercam. Learn about all kinds of animals and get a close look at their private lives. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic

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)

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Exploring the Environment

Promotes science-literate and reflective students who are knowledgeable of the earth's processes and their responsibilities for stewardship using these instructional resources. Find activities and learning modules for coral reefs, global climate change, the... (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

Geography Action!

Activities, lesson plans, and a showcase of natural sounds help students and teachers explore topics such as biodiversity, conservation, habitats, population, rivers, and U.S. public spaces in an effort to celebrate Geography Awareness Week all year long. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic

John Muir Study Guide

This is an extensive resource for the study of sciences. Complete with lesson plans and resources for grades Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Sierra Club

National Geographic Education Guide

This website provides teachers with an abundant of lesson plans for all grade levels covering the many aspects of geography including: human, culture, people and places, history, etc. The lesson plans are developed to promote and support education meets the... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic

National Geographic Xpeditions

A comprehensive site for the study of geography and its relation to history, archaeology, world cultures, and economics. Teachers can access lesson plans, activities, interactive museums and exhibitions, and maps. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic

National Marine Sanctuaries

An essential resource for the classroom studying marine science. Includes virtual tours of marine sanctuaries of the United States and their territories, virtual dives, photos, videos, lesson plans, lab experiments, workshops, and much more. Learn about coral... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Sea Grant Library: Digital Libraries

This web site provides resources for marine science education including lesson plans, activities, games, resource guides, and more. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Sea Grant Library

NOAA Education Resources

Gateways for teachers, K-5 students and 6-12 students, to materials designed especially for them about weather, climate change, oceans and coasts, and satellites and space. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NOAA

NOAA's National Ocean Service

Find discovery kits and a collection of classroom materials that will invite visitors to learn more about the coastal and ocean realms. Explore corals, geodesy, tides and currents, estuaries, and much more at this interactive site. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NOAA

North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (NCNERR)

This site has information on estuaries in North Carolina as well as field trip information, lesson plans, hourly weather and water observations, an esturary cam, videos, and much more. (Learn more)

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Provided by: North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve

Ocean Oasis

Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum and PRONATURA, this website features comprehensive information about Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the Baja California Desert in english and spanish. The stunning content of this website focuses on how oasis's... (Learn more)

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Provided by: San Diego Natural History Museum