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Machhapuchhre and the Mahabharat Lekh range: Machhapuchhre towers in the background over the smaller east-west mountain range called Mahabharat Lekh, which shares its name with the Hindu epic Mahabharat. The area surrounding the three houses beneath the mountains show signs of deforestation. During monsoon...; Format: image/photograph

Stream running through the Ecuadorian rainforest: A small stream runs through heavy vegetation while sunlight filters through the dense canopy of trees. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest...; Format: image/photograph

Terraced fields of Naudanda, Nepal: Terraced fields in Naudanda, a village in Kaski District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal. While this mountain landscape may appear to be natural, it has been shaped by human labor. The rice terraces are built through generations of work. Deforestation...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian wild orchid: A white wild orchid blooms in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest area of Ecuador is commonly referred...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian rainforest flower: A small purple and yellow rainforest flower hangs from a green plant. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest area of Ecuador is commonly...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian rainforest stream: A shallow stream extends into the Ecuadorian rainforest. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy to expose a small rocky island in the stream. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon...; Format: image/photograph

Soil and erosion unit: Section 2: This unit will involve descriptive information on North Carolina soil types and how the presence of plants affects soil erosion. This section should be begun only after completion of Soil and erosion unit: Section 1.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Amy Robertson.

Saving the environment through picture books: This lesson looks at environmental issues and man's relationship to the environment over time using main ideas and supporting details. The content comes from two picture books: Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and A River Ran Wild.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts); By Libba Sager.

Learning about the earth through remote sensing: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.6; In this lesson, students will learn about remote sensing and satellite images, and will gain an understanding of how various professions use information gathered via these methods.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Resources on the web

Earth from Space: Astronauts' Views of the Home Planet: Step into the shoes of the astronauts and see Earth from their perspective! This site is an image database of amazing NASA photography of earth as seen from space. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: NASA

Eye in the Sky: An investigation into the state of the planet from the point of view of satellites with text, video, and imagery exploring such topics as natural disasters, pollution, ozone, overpopulation, and war. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Geographic Society

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