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Technology and stress on the environment

Students will build a bubble-powered rocket and “blast it off.” Students will examine the stress to their immediate environment, alternative choices, and the cost of repairing the damage. They will list other types of technology and possible environmental stress.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

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American Geological Institute

A site devoted to providing information and resources related to the geosciences, with a focus on earth science in education. Includes activities, lesson plans, links to relevant websites, and a section for online Earth science professional development for... (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Geological Institute

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education

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

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of Utah

Biology Corner

This site provides resources for biology and science teachers, including lesson plans, web lessons, web quests, images, and quizzes. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Shannon Muskopf

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

Camp Silos

Provides educational material related to the natural prairie, pioneer farm life, early agricultural technology, and the story of corn from its early Indian origins to the present using virtual field trips, primary sources, and a variety of other multimedia... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area

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

Cool Planet for Teachers

This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)

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Provided by: OxFam

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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Kenan Fellows Program

A two year program designed to promote teacher leadership and advance K-12 science, technology and mathematics education in North Carolina. (Learn more)

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Provided by: North Carolina State University Kenan Institute

NASA Global Change Master Directory

The data set resources on this site are very rich. There are multiple data sets for Earth and natural science categories listed. Subjects include: Agriculture, Oceans, and Climate Changes. Each topic is divided into sub-topics followed by links to data... (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

NASA's Solar System Exploration

Sponsored by NASA, this site contains abundant resources about the solar system. Teachers resources and student activities are included with the content. QuickTime, MPEG or RealVideo is needed for the video selections. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

NASA's Space Place

Sponsored by NASA, this clever website features information about earth, space and technology through games, activities, and animation. The friendly, attractive interface will easily engage elementary and middle school children in the fantastic world of science.... (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education: Free Resources for Science Teachers

Provides free resources for sciences teachers on a selection of 41 topics for all grade levels. Students will engage in the supporting, interactive multimedia activities. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Institutes of Health

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

Science Netlinks

This site provides free K-12 science resources including lesson plans, interactives and links to other resources. (Learn more)

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TryScience

TryScience.org is a gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through online and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate,... (Learn more)

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Provided by: TryScience